Hawks vs. Magic Picks and Prediction – 4/15/2025

Atlanta Hawks (40-42) vs. Orlando Magic (41-41)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
TV: TNT

Previous Games:

  • Hawks: Won 3 straight, including 117-105 vs. Orlando on Sunday

  • Magic: Lost 2 of last 3, but won 7 of their last 10 overall

Head-to-Head:

The Magic won 2 of 3 in the regular season, but Atlanta dominated the most recent meeting. Despite a better defensive profile, Orlando has struggled to cover larger spreads against this Hawks team.

Atlanta Hawks Breakdown:

Atlanta’s offense has been clicking lately, putting up 122.6 points per game over their last 10 while shooting nearly 50% from the field. Even without Larry Nance Jr., the Hawks have depth—evidenced by seven players scoring in double digits in their last game. Trae Young is healthy and back to leading the offense, averaging 22.9 points and 11.5 assists. Atlanta's pace and recent momentum make them dangerous in a win-or-go-home situation.

Key Players:

  • Trae Young: 22.9 PPG, 11.5 APG

  • Onyeka Okongwu: 9.3 RPG, physical presence in the paint

Orlando Magic Breakdown:

Orlando is one of the most defensively sound teams in the league, allowing just 105.5 points per game and ranking second in defensive efficiency. However, without Jalen Suggs, their perimeter defense could be vulnerable against Atlanta's shooters. Offensively, the Magic average 108.5 PPG, significantly less than the Hawks. Their strength lies in slowing down the pace and controlling the paint, but they’ll need to hit more shots to keep up.

Key Players:

  • Paolo Banchero: 22.2 PPG, 7.1 RPG

  • Anthony Black: Coming off a 20-point, 10-rebound performance

Betting Trends:

Atlanta Hawks:

  • Covered +5 in 4 of last 5 games

  • 4-1 SU in last 5

  • 3-0 ATS last 3 vs. Magic

Orlando Magic:

  • Failed to cover -5 in 6 of last 10 at home

  • 11-5 ATS in last 16 overall

  • 5-1 SU in last 6 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Orlando Magic 114 – Atlanta Hawks 110

Our Best Bet:

Atlanta Hawks +5.5 (-110)

The Hawks are peaking at the right time and have the offensive firepower to keep pace—or even pull off the upset—against an Orlando team that doesn’t blow opponents out often. Atlanta has covered +5.5 in 13 of their last 20 games and looked sharper in Sunday’s win. With momentum on their side and Trae Young leading the way, we like Atlanta to cover this number in what should be a competitive matchup.

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