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The Atlanta Hawks (1-0) host the Orlando Magic (0-1) at State Farm Arena on Friday, October 21, 2022. The contest starts at 7:30 PM ET and airs on BSS. The Hawks are 9-point favorites in the game. The over/under is 225.5 points for this matchup.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 9 points, with sportsbooks listing the Hawks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Hawks have -405 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at +314 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 225.5 points.
Hawks vs. Magic Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, October 21, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSS
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Arena: State Farm Arena
Hawks vs. Magic Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Hawks were 37-45-0 last season. Atlanta won 66% of the games last season in which it was favored on the moneyline (33-17). The Hawks had 43 of their 82 games hit the over last year.
The Magic’s record against the spread last year was 36-45-1. Orlando was underdogs in 73 games last season and won 17 (23.3%) of those contests. The Magic had 41 of their 82 games hit the over last year.
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Hawks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | 76 | 28.4 | 3.7 | 9.7 | 1 | 0.1 | 3.1 |
| Dejounte Murray | 68 | 21.1 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| John Collins | 54 | 16.2 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | 63 | 15.1 | 4 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| De’Andre Hunter | 53 | 13.4 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
Magic
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Anthony | 65 | 16.3 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 62 | 15 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| Gary Harris | 61 | 10.9 | 2 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| Markelle Fultz | 18 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Mohamed Bamba | 71 | 10.6 | 8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Hawks vs. Magic Injury Report
Hawks: Bogdan Bogdanovic: Out (Knee)
Magic: Cole Anthony: Questionable (Illness), Moritz Wagner: Out (Ankle), Jonathan Isaac: Out (Hamstring), Markelle Fultz: Out (Toe), Gary Harris: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Atlanta Hawks
At 113.9 points scored per game and 112.4 points conceded last year, Atlanta was sixth in the NBA offensively and 21st defensively. At home, the Hawks averaged 5.5 more points per game (116.7) than they did in road games (111.2).
Atlanta was 11th in the league in 3-pointers made (12.9 per game) and second-best in 3-point percentage (37.4%) last year. The Hawks took 61.0% of their shots from inside the arc, and 39.0% from beyond it last year. In terms of makes, 69.0% of the Hawks’ buckets were 2-pointers, and 31.0% were 3-pointers.
What you need to know about the Orlando Magic
Orlando averaged only 104.2 points per game (second-worst in NBA) last season, but it played better on defense, where it surrendered 112.2 points per game (20th-ranked). At home, the Magic scored 104.2 points per game last season. On the road, they scored the same number.
Orlando, who ranked 15th in the league with 12.2 treys per game, shot just 33.1% from three-point land, which was third-worst in the NBA. The Magic took 58.3% two-pointers and 41.7% threes last year. Of the team’s buckets, 68.2% were two-pointers and 31.8% were three-pointers.
Hawks vs. Magic Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this game is the Hawks, and we expect that Hawks will cover the spread (Hawks -9). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 225.5 points.
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