NBA Play-In: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 15)
- Hawks vs. Magic game opens the play-in tournament.
- NBA moneyline favors Orlando Magic, -210.
- Trae Young was the No.1 in assists this season, 11.6 per game.
The NBA play-in tournament starts with the battle between the seventh and the eighth team in the Eastern Conference, Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks.
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How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, April 15, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
- How to Watch: TNT
NBA Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | +180 | +5.5 | 216.5 |
| Magic | -225 | -5.5 | 216.5 |
Game Preview
Atlanta Hawks finished the regular part of the NBA season with three wins in a row. They beat the Nets, 76ers, and Magic, which surely makes them confident ahead of this battle.
The Hawks’ defense was 26th-ranked in the NBA, allowing 119.1 points per game. The Magic might use that because the Hawks aren’t really interested in limiting their rivals’ scoring.
Meanwhile, Orlando’s defense is the best in the NBA, with 103.5 allowed points per game. After a series of victories, some against the best teams in the division like the Celtics and the Pacers, they lost to the Hawks, whom they beat a few days earlier.
Orlando’s injury list is now clear, and they have pretty much all the players at their disposal. As far as it concerns the form, we can say it is also at a pretty high level.
Hawks vs. Magic Betting Trends
- TOTAL went OVER in 4 of the last 5 games Atlanta played.
- Hawks are 4-1 SU in the previous 5 matches.
- Orlando is 5-1 SU in the latest 6 games.
- TOTAL went OVER in 4 of the Magic’s previous 6 contests.
Hawks vs. Magic Head to Head
This season these teams met 4 times, and each side has two wins. Hawks won on the road, 112-106, and at home, 117-105, while Magic first triumphed in Georgia, 114-108, and then in Florida, 119-112.
Hawks vs. Magic Predictions
Atlanta Hawks are a very good team, but in this case, we pick Orlando Magic to win. They are in better form, have a home-court edge, and overall, seem much more physical, which is necessary for the NBA playoffs.
- Free NBA picks: Orlando Magic win
