
Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction 1-7-24 NBA Picks
Orlando Magic (20-15) vs Atlanta Hawks (14-20)
2024-01-07 18:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +1.5 -- Over/Under: 240
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The Atlanta Hawks need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Orlando Magic look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic prediction.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Wizards and Thunder last week, but just got smoked by the Pacers. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 122.6 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 123.9 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 27.7 points and 3 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 20.9 points and 4.5 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Johnson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 83 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have lost each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Hawks’ last four games as favorites against the Magic have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Warriors and Kings last week, but they’re coming off a win over the Nuggets. The Orlando Magic are averaging 113.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.7 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 3.3 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have won each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
- Each of the Magic’s last 10 games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic prediction
The Orlando Magic have fallen off over the last couple of weeks, and the Hawks have beaten them in 8 of the last 10 meetings. The Magic are also dealing with an injury report longer than a Lav Diaz film. With all that said, the Hawks have lost 5 of their last 7 games, and they’re 8-26 ATS on the season. No team has burned bettors more this season than the Hawks. Give me the Magic and the free bucket at home.