Orlando Magic (27-29) vs. Atlanta Hawks (26-29)
February 20, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks +1.5; Over/Under: 223
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The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks meet Thursday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Hawks, beat the Hornets, and they play the Grizzlies, Wizards, and Cavs next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 104 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 105.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25.1 points and 4.9 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.5 points and 7.1 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Black is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Knicks, beat the Magic, and then play the Pistons, Heat, and Thunder next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 13.9 points and 5.4 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.3 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 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last eight games following a win.
- The Hawks have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Hawks’ last eight games at State Farm Arena.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last seven games after coming off overtime.
- The Magic have won 24 of their last 30 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games after coming off overtime.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 12 of their last 14 games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.6%).
- The Hawks rank 2nd in the league for assists per game this season (29.4).
- 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 (8.4).
Hawks vs Magic Injury Report
The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson, Kobe Bufkin, Larry Nance Jr., and Vit Krejci.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
Hawks vs Magic Prediction
The Orlando Magic are one of the teams that could benefit most from the break, as they were struggling despite getting healthy. Maybe some time off can help the Magic adjust and get back to being the East contender they looked like in November. I’m still grabbing the bucket with the Hawks, a team that’s won eight of the last 10 games against the Magic. The Magic have also seen 19 of their 29 losses come on the road. The Hawks have covered nine of their last 10 games. Give me the Hawks in a game they could win outright given the history.
