The
Orlando Magic (27-29) and the
Atlanta Hawks (26-29) meet Thursday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze
BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the
Magic vs. Hawks odds and make our expert
NBA picks and predictions for the best bets. The Hawks picked up a 112-106 win in Orlando on Feb. 10 prior to the All-Star break, and Atlanta did so as a 6.5-point underdog as the Under (220.5) cashed. G
Trae Young paced the Hawks with 19 points and 8 assists, but he also had 9 turnovers. The Magic was on the short end despite the fact F
Franz Wagner went off for 37 points on 15-of-29 shooting, while F
Paolo Banchero had 31 points with 4 made 3-pointers. C
Goga Bitadze was scoreless with 3 rebounds, a steal and 4 blocked shots for a wild stat line. Atlanta suffered a 149-148 overtime loss at the New York Knicks on Feb. 12 prior to the break, halting a 3-game win streak. The Hawks managed to cover, and it is 7-0 against the spread (ATS) in the past 7 outings. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games, too. The Magic posted a 102-86 win over the Charlotte Hornets Feb. 12 before the break. Orlando has alternated wins and losses in each of the past 6 games, while going just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 outings, 2-7 ATS in the previous 9 contests and 3-12 ATS across the past 15 games. The Under has hit at a 6-2 pace in the past 8 outings, too. Provided by
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Prediction
The
HAWKS (+100) are a solid play at even-money as short ‘dogs against the Magic (-120). It makes little sense that Atlanta is an underdog at home. Young is probable to play, and if he were to sit, it would be the only reason to back the visitors. Orlando has won just 3 of the past 9 games outright, while going 4-11 in the past 15 outings. It is hard to understand why the Magic is favored on the road, especially since it has been ice-cold lately, and it’s even crazier considering Suggs is sidelined, since he is the team’s third-leading scorer with 16.2 PPG, while also chipping in with 4.0 RPG, 3.7 APG and 1.5 SPG.
Backing the Hawks +1.5 (-110) makes very little sense, rather than playing the moneyline, unless you’re absolutely convinced the Magic -1.5 (-110) is going to win, but only by a single point.
AVOID .
OVER 222.5 (-
115 ) is worth a look, but don’t get carried away. Both teams are well rested and raring to go after the All-Star break, and each team is relatively healthy. Yes, the Under cashed Feb. 10 in the most recent meeting. And, the Under is 6-2 in the past 8 games for the Magic, but the Over has a 5-3 edge in the past 8 outings for the Hawks. Proceed with caution.
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