The eighth-place Atlanta Hawks (40-42) visit the seventh-placed Orlando Magic (41-41) in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Tuesday. Tip from Kia Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT/truTV/Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 2-2
Atlanta has won 3 games in a row after beating Orlando 117-105 on Sunday and covering as a 3.5-point home favorite. G Terance Mann scored a team-high 19 points while G Keaton Wallace notched a triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists. Both teams rested key players.
Orlando’s 5-game winning streak was snapped with Sunday’s loss as they failed to cover as a 3.5-point road favorite. G Anthony Black scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while F Jonathan Isaac also had a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds).
In addition to Sunday’s win, Atlanta won 112-106 at Orlando on Feb. 10. The Magic beat the Hawks 114-108 in Atlanta on Feb. 20 and won 119-112 at home on April 8.
Hawks at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Magic -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +5.5 (-110) | Magic -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hawks at Magic key injuries
Hawks
- G Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) out
- C Clint Capela (hand) out
- F Jalen Johnson (shoulder) out
- F Larry Nance Jr. (knee) out
- G Trae Young (achilles) probable
Magic
- G Jalen Suggs (knee) out
- C Moritz Wagner (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 118, Hawks 111
Moneyline
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Magic (-210) to beat an injury-riddled Hawks team on Tuesday.
Against the spread
LEAN MAGIC -5.5 (-110).
Even with Suggs and Wagner sidelined with injuries, which could impact the Magic’s chances at making a deep run in the playoffs, expect the Magic to take care of business on Tuesday. Outside of Sunday’s loss in which starters got a day of rest, the Magic had won each of their 5 previous games and covered in each of their 3 previous. The X-factor will be G Paolo Banchero, who has scored 30 or more points in 9 of his last 14 games.
Over/Under
BET OVER 218.5 (-110).
In a do-or-die game to decide the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, both teams will be looking to attack on offense. The Magic have scored 116 or more points in 4 of their last 9 games while allowing 112 or more points in 2 of their last 3 with their regular starting lineup.
The Hawks have been hot offensively and have scored 124 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games and at least 112 points in 9 of their last 10 contest. They have allowed 110 or more points in 12 of their last 13 games.
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