Orlando Magic (22-18) vs. Atlanta Hawks (16-23)
January 17, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks -3; Over/Under: +235
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The Orlando Magic need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Atlanta Hawks look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks prediction.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic just lost to the Heat and Thunder while beating the Knicks. The Orlando Magic are averaging 112.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.8 points and 4.9 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.9 points and 5.9 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have won each of their last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- Seven of the Magic’s last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks rebounded from losses to the Pacers and Wizards with a win over the Spurs. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 121.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 123.5 points on 50.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 27.5 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 20.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Johnson is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have won each of their last eight home games against the Magic following a home win.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games following a home win.
- Seven of the Hawks’ last eight home games against the Magic following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks prediction
Another Atlanta Hawks game that makes no sense to me. The Hawks are a below average team that doesn’t defend and has key players in trade rumors right now. The Hawks are also 7-11 SU at home, and they’re 10-29 ATS on the season. The Hawks are the worst team in the NBA, team to back. The Orlando Magic have issues of their own as they’ve cooled off these last few weeks, but they’re still better than the Hawks overall, and they beat them 10 days ago in overtime. Give me the Magic and the free bucket.
