The Hawks and Orlando Magic will matchup on Wednesday, Jan 17. Tip-off for the game is 7:30 ET and will be shown on BSSE. Atlanta is favored by 4 points in this game, and the total is 231.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Hawks vs. Magic player props and predictions.
Hawks vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Hawks -4
- Total 231.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 17
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
- TV: BSSE
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Magic have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Hawks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 118 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Hawks have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Atlanta posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
Can The Magic Secure a Win at Atlanta?
As they prepare to take on the Hawks, the Magic are focused on staying above .500. So far, they are 22-18 and have gone 16-10 against other Eastern Conference teams. In non-conference games, they are 6-8.
In their last matchup, the Magic scored just 98 points versus the Knicks. In the game, they shot 8/29 from beyond the arc and had a field goal percentage of 44.7%. Paolo Banchero is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 22.8 PPG. Heading into today’s game, Franz Wagner is averaging 20.9 PPG.
On the season, the Magic have been one of the best defensive teams in the league, allowing just 111.2 points per game, which is 4th best in the NBA. This includes a 108.2 points per game mark at home, which is also 4th best.
Over their last five games, Orlando has been even better on the defensive end, giving up just 105.6 points per game, which is 4th best over that stretch. During this time, opponents have made just 31.1% of their three-point attempts, which is also 4th best.
So far this season, the Magic have done a good job of keeping opponents off the free-throw line, allowing just 24.2 made free-throws per game, which is 23rd in the NBA.
Can the Hawks Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Coming into their game vs. the Magic, the Hawks are 16-23 overall and are looking to get back to .500. In Eastern Conference games, the Hawks are 10-19 compared to 6-4 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, the Hawks put up 109 points against the Spurs. Overall, they shot 43% from the field and hit 13 three-pointers. Trae Young is the team’s leading scorer, coming into today’s game averaging 27.5 PPG. On the other side, Dejounte Murray brings an average of 20.8 PPG into the game.
When it comes to defense, the Atlanta Hawks have struggled this season. They are 29th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 123.5. At home, they are giving up 125.1 points per game, which is also 29th in the league.
One area where the Hawks have been solid on defense is in steals. They are 4th in the NBA in steals per game at 8.2. However, they have struggled to block shots, ranking 22nd in the league.
Opponents have had success shooting the ball against Atlanta this season, as they are 29th in field goal percentage allowed at 50.3%. That includes a 58.0% mark on two-point attempts.
Hawks vs. Magic Player Props
When looking at a player prop for this game, Paolo Banchero has a points prop of 27.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117.
According to our projections, Paolo Banchero is expected to record 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 27.5.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Under 27.5 Points (-117)
Hawks vs. Magic Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Hawks, with a final score of 112-106, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Hawks at -4.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 231.5 and our model has the Magic and Hawks finishing with a combined 218 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Hawks -4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook