Atlanta Hawks (37-41) vs. Orlando Magic (38-40)
April 8, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -4; Over/Under: 225
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The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic meet on Tuesday 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 Knicks, beat the Jazz, and then play the Nets, 76ers, and Magic next. The Hawks are a .500 team over their last 14 games and are the eighth seed in the East.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 24.1 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 13.9 points and 5.6 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Spurs and Wizards, and they play the Celtics, Pacers, and Hawks next. The Magic have won six of their last eight games and are the seventh seed in the East.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 105.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 105.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.8 points and 4.7 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 2.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 11 Tuesday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last four road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last 11 Tuesday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last nine games against the Magic following a win.
- The Magic have lost each of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in five of their last six road games against Magic teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (105.6).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.9).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.7%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (31.0).
Magic vs Hawks Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
The Hawks won’t have Jacob Toppin, Clint Capela, Larry Nance Jr., Jalen Johnson, and Kobe Bufkin.
Magic vs Hawks Prediction
Big game as the Magic and Hawks could play each other in the play-in tournament, and this result will play a role in deciding who gets home court. I’ve been fading the Magic a lot this season due to their dreadful offense, but the Hawks aren’t a model of consistency and are four games below a .500 record on the road. The Magic are showing signs of turning things around lately, with wins in seven of their last 10 games. I’ll lean home team and the small number mainly because I have no idea what Hawks team I’m getting night to night, and the Magic are possibly getting their act together.
