Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions
The Atlanta Hawks (4-3) take on the Orlando Magic (4-3) on Thursday at Mexico City Arena in Mexico City. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Hawks vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Atlanta won 3-1 last season
The Hawks snapped a 4-game winning streak with a 126-117 loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, failing to cover as 1-point favorites as the Over (242) connected. G Dejounte Murray is leading the way with 22.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.
The Magic fell short of covering as 1-point home underdogs and the Under (230.5) hit in their 117-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. After a slow start to the season, F Paolo Banchero is now producing 18.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.
Hawks at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Magic +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -3.5 (-110) | Magic +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hawks at Magic key injuries
Hawks
- None
Magic
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) out
- G Markelle Fultz (knee) questionable
- G Gary Harris (groin) out
- F Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 118, Magic 115
Moneyline
Atlanta has been the better overall team early in the season, so I'll back the HAWKS (-165). The Hawks have won 8 of the last 10 meetings against the Magic.
Against the spread
MAGIC +3.5 (-110) is the play as Orlando is a talented young team that could make some noise in the Eastern Conference. Injuries are the only concern right now, and I'd feel less comfortable taking this if Fultz is ruled out.
The Magic are 5-2 ATS this season, compared to the Hawks being 3-4 ATS.
Over/Under
While the Magic are playing at a slower pace, OVER 232.5 (-110) is still the lean in this matchup. The Hawks are playing at the 3rd-fastest pace in the league, so we could see a pace-up game for the Magic.
The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings overall.
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