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Magic vs Hawks: Southeast Division matchup
The Atlanta Hawks will host the Orlando Magic at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night.
Orlando is on the rise
The Orlando Magic are eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 22-18 record. They are coming off a 98-94 road win over the New York Knicks. Paolo Banchero led the team with 20 points, and Wendell Carter Jr. added 17 off the bench. Orlando is third in the league in free throw attempts per game and 18th in field goal percentage. On the defensive end, the Magic are the team that allows the fewest field goal attempts per game (86.2). Paolo Banchero is the best player on the Magic team averaging 22.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.
The Hawks need to step up
The Atlanta Hawks are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 16-23 record and are only 7-11 at home. They have lost 4 of the last 6 games but are coming off a 109-99 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Trae Young had his best game in 2024, scoring 36 points, and the other four starters scored in double digits as well. The Hawks are the team with the most field goal attempts per game in the league and are ranked fourth in points per game with 121.3. Trae Young leads the team with 27.8 points and 10.2 assists per game which ranks him second in the league.
Betting Trends
The Hawks are 5-15 ATS in their last 20 games overall, 3-13 ATS in the last 16 home games and 1-9 ATS in the last 10 games against teams from the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 4-1 ATS in the last five games against Atlanta.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Orlando Magic is one of the teams that has made the biggest improvement this season, while the Hawks are going in the opposite direction. The Magic have a potent and talented team that has a real chance to win their second consecutive game on the road. Atlanta is a 3.5-point favorite, and knowing that Orlando plays with no pressure at all, the Magic will be able to keep the game close and cover the spread.
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