The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic meet Monday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Bucks and Wizards, and then play the Knicks, Pistons, and Heat next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 13.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Nuggets, beat the Spurs, and they play the Hornets, Grizzlies, and Wizards next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 104 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 105.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25 points and 5.1 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 24 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost nine of their last 12 games.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last eight games against the Magic following a win.
- The Magic have lost each of their last seven games following a win.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (104.0).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.5).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.5%).
- The Hawks rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.0).
Magic vs Hawks Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner, while Jalen Suggs is doubtful.
The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson and Kobe Bufkin. Trae Young is doubtful with an Achilles issue.
Magic vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks have won seven of the last nine games against the Magic, and Orlando has been a train wreck since getting healthy. Not sure how getting starters back in the lineup makes a team worse, but the Magic have lost seven of their last 10 games and have had issues cracking 100 points most nights. With all of that said, the Magic are at home where 16 of their 26 wins have come, and they just got a nice win against the Spurs. Also, the Hawks likely won’t have Young, which is obviously a massive blow. I’ll side with the Magic and the reasonable number.