The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic meet Friday 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 lost to the Raptors, and they play the Thunder and Bulls next. The Hawks hope to avoid their second 0-2 start in the last 3 years.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 138 points on 56.8 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 22 points and 1 rebound, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 22 points and 7 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 86.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 24 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Heat, and they play the Bulls and 76ers next. The Magic look for their third straight 2-0 start to the season.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 125 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 24 points and 1 assist, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24 points and 4 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Tristan da Silva is grabbing 1 rebound. The Orlando Magic are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last nine night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last four night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won 11 of their last 12 games against Magic teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have lost four of their last six games as home favorites following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last 10 games as home favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hawks’ last five night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Wendell Carter Jr. ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Desmond Bane ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Kristaps Porzingis ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Jalen Johnson is one of only four players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank T1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Magic rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (24.0%).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.0).
Magic vs Hawks Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner due to a knee injury.
Zaccharie Risacher is questionable for the Hawks with an ankle injury.
Magic vs Hawks Prediction
We just saw the Hawks lose at home comfortably as big favorites to the Raptors. The Hawks continue to disappoint year after year, and we’ve caught onto it. I just don’t take the Hawks seriously and have little interest in backing them with these soft lines. The Magic have won and covered 3 of the last 4 games against the Hawks, and if they’re serious about making a run in the East, these are games they continue to win. The Magic have goals and aspirations, the Hawks are here for the vibes. Give me the Magic and the soft line.