NBA Play-In Tournament Prediction & Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic

An exciting NBA betting opportunity is coming up as the Atlanta Hawks (40-42) and Orlando Magic (41-41) will battle for the NBA Play-In for the Eastern Conference on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 PM ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The Magic are slightly favored with a point spread at -5.5 (-105) at MyBookie..

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Hawks have found success in their last three games and are 4-1 overall in the last five. They are coming off a 117-107 outing against the Magic, but this should not be taken as seriously.

Orlando was not as full strength, as well as the Hawks, but the Hawks are slightly better at home this season than on the road. If both teams are fully healthy, this could be an entertaining battle to watch unfold.

Atlanta is averaging 118.2 points a game and ranks fifth overall in the league. Their defense is allowing opponents to reach 119.3 points each matchup, ranking 27th. As you can see, their defensive struggles put them in a tough position to win each game.

The Hawks’ offensive efficiency per 100 possessions with the ball ranks 18th, while their defensive efficiency in the same time frame ranks 19th. Overall, they rank 18th in the league for their efficiency on both ends of the floor combined.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Magic had their five-game win streak snapped with their recent loss to the Hawks. During this win streak they had defeated the Hawks 119-112 on the road, but now both teams have two wins under their belts against the other.

If the Magic truly indeed have a healthier roster, they should be able to succeed here. Franz Wagner leads the team with 24.2 points and 4.7 assists per contest. Wendell Carter Jr. has been getting 9.1 points and 7.2 rebounds each battle.

Orlando ranks 28th for scoring 105.4 points a game. On defense, they rank first in holding opposing teams to 105.5 points each game. While their offense lags behind, their pace of play (29th) tends to help slow the game down and force teams to score less points.

The Magic are 27th for their efficiency on offense in each 100 possessions. Their defensive efficiency at the same rate ranks second. In total, they are 17th-best team in the league for their efficiency on the floor.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic betting odds, which currently feature the Magic as 5.5-point favorites. Market insights are suggesting the Magic have a 62.0 percent chance of winning this showdown.

The Hawks are missing some key players and will potentially be without Trae Young (listed as a game time decision). With the Magic at home (22-19) (Hawks are 19-22 on road), they are appealing to succeed in this matchup. Look for the Magic to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Orlando Magic -5.5 (-105)