The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic meet Tuesday in the NBA East Play-In at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Hawks Pick. The winner of this game plays the Boston Celtics in the first round.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks ended the regular season beating the Nets, 76ers, and Magic. The Hawks look to win four straight games for the first time since March 6-12. The Hawks look to make the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 120.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 24.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 14.1 points and 5.9 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic finished the regular season with wins over the Celtics and Pacers, while losing to the Hawks. The Magic have won nine of their last 12 games and hope to make the playoffs in back-to-back years for the first time since 2019-20.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 106.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 106.9 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.9 points and 4.8 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.2 points and 5.7 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 12 Tuesday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost four of their last five road games following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last 12 Tuesday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 games at Kia Center following a home win.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Hawks’ last four games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in four of their last five road games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Kia Center following a road loss.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Paolo Banchero is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
- Franz Wagner ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (12.9) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Trae Young ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (11.6) this season.
- Dyson Daniels ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.0) this season.
Magic vs Hawks Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
The Hawks won’t have Kobe Bufkin, Larry Nance Jr., Clint Capela, and Jalen Johnson. Caris LeVert and Onyeka Okongwu are questionable.
Magic vs Hawks Prediction
The Magic are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but nobody is afraid of going to the Kia Center, respectfully. While the Magic are great defensively and could grind out a win, their inability to score the ball has scared me all year and worries me here. The Hawks are young, athletic and are a top-five scoring team. If the Hawks make shots, I’m not sure the Magic have the horses to respond.
Also, the Magic not having Suggs is a problem, as there’s nobody to annoy Young. The Magic are 6-11 ATS in their last 17 games when favorites of five or more points. The Hawks are 7-5 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog, and five of those covers were outright wins. I’ll grab the points with the Hawks in the first NBA play-in game.