Hawks vs. Magic: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 25, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 25, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (24-32) are 1.5-point favorites the Orlando Magic (32-25) on February 25, 2024 at State Farm Arena. The Magic are red-hot, having won three in a row while going 8-2 over their last 10 games (but are still underdogs). The over/under is 222.5 points for this matchup.

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Hawks vs. Magic Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Hawks -1.5 222.5

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Injury Report as of February 25

Hawks: Trae Young: Out (Finger), Onyeka Okongwu: Out (Toe), Trent Forrest: Out (Ineligible), Mouhamed Gueye: Out (Back)

Magic: Markelle Fultz: Out (Injury Management)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (+1.5)
Total Pick Over (222.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Hawks vs. Magic Stat Rankings

Hawks Avg. (Rank) Magic Avg. (Rank)
121.3 (4th) Points Scored 111.8 (25th)
123.9 (29th) Points Allowed 110.8 (6th)
45.1 (6th) Rebounds 42.7 (21st)
13.1 (1st) Off. Rebounds 11.0 (11th)
13.7 (6th) 3pt Made 11.0 (30th)
26.2 (18th) Assists 24.9 (24th)
12.7 (14th) Turnovers 13.7 (22nd)

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Hawks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Dejounte Murray 53 21.5 5.2 5.4 1.3 0.3 2.2
Bogdan Bogdanovic 54 16.9 3.3 2.8 1.3 0.3 3.1
Jalen Johnson 42 15.6 8.7 3.3 1.2 0.9 1.1
De’Andre Hunter 32 15.1 3.9 1.3 0.8 0.3 2
Saddiq Bey 55 13.6 6.6 1.5 0.9 0.1 1.8

Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 57 22.7 6.8 5.2 1 0.5 1.5
Franz Wagner 49 20.8 5.6 4 1.1 0.3 1.6
Jalen Suggs 52 12.3 3.3 2.5 1.4 0.6 2
Cole Anthony 56 11.9 4 3.2 0.8 0.4 1.1
Moritz Wagner 55 11.4 4.5 1.2 0.5 0.3 0.5

Betting Trends

  • The Hawks have 17 wins in 56 games against the spread this season.
  • Atlanta’s ATS record as 1.5-point favorites or more is 7-22.
  • There have been 30 Hawks games (out of 56) that hit the over this year.
  • Atlanta’s games have had more than 222.5 points scored on 50 occasions this year.
  • The average total for Hawks games this season has been 245.2, which is 22.7 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Magic are 37-20-0 against the spread this year.
  • As a 1.5-point underdog or more, Orlando is 22-13 against the spread.
  • This season, 28 of the Magic’s 57 games have hit the over.
  • Orlando’s games have finished with over 222.5 points scored 26 times this season.
  • The average total points scored in Magic games this year (222.5) is 0.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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