The Orlando Magic (24-32), 1.5-point favorites, will be at State Farm Arena to go head-to-head with the Atlanta Hawks (18-37) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 224 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks ATS Odds
In the Magic’s last contest, they blew out the Milwaukee Bucks, 103-83, as 4-point underdogs. The Hawks, on the other hand, were topped by the Charlotte Hornets, 129-120, and were unable to cover as 7-point underdogs. The Orlando game went 29 points under the projected point total of 215, while the Atlanta game went 16.5 points over the projected point total of 232.5.
Orlando’s 0.521 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Milwaukee, who had a mark of 0.358. The Magic’s mark was above their season average of 0.510, while the Bucks’ was below their season average of 0.557. Atlanta, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (14-19; 73.7 percent). Atlanta’s Trae Young led the way, finishing with 20 points and 11 assists. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic was a key piece for Orlando with 15 points, 17 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Vucevic led the Magic to a 122-103 win. He registered a double-double with 29 points and 14 rebounds. The two teams combined for 225 points, which was just over the projected point total of 222, and Orlando covered as a 2-point underdog. The Magic’s 9.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Hawks, who had a mark of 11.9.
A little over half of the Magic’s games have finished under the O/U total. Orlando holds records of 24-32 straight up (SU) and 27-25-3 against the spread (ATS).
Hawks games tend to finish over the O/U total (55.6 percent). Further, Atlanta owns records of 18-37 SU and 24-30 ATS.
The Magic’s Jonathan Isaac has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 11 points,8.6 rebounds,2.2 blocks,1.6 steals per game. Meanwhile, Young has averaged 21 points,8.0 assists during that same time frame for the Hawks.
Opposite paces will be on display in this battle. Atlanta prefers to play up-tempo (first in possessions per game), while Orlando is slower-paced (27th in possessions per game).
Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks ATS Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Hawks, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Magic rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.5) while the Hawks rank 20th (5.4).
- Orlando ranks third in steals allowed per game (7.0) while Atlanta ranks last (10.5).
- The Magic rank eighth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.5) while the Hawks rank last (22.8).
- Orlando ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (23.2) while Atlanta ranks 28th (27.6).
- Atlanta ranks eighth in fast break points per game (15.6) while Orlando ranks 27th (9.8).
- The Hawks rank sixth in points in the paint per game (51.6) while the Magic rank last (42.5).
- The Magic rank sixth in three pointers allowed per game (29.6) while the Hawks rank 25th (33.2).
- Atlanta ranks 14th in rebounds per game (45.2) while Orlando ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (45.6).
- Orlando ranks fourth in second chance points allowed per game (11.3) while Atlanta ranks 28th (14.5).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Atlanta is 3-2 and Orlando is 10-3.
- In games where they score more than 100 points, the Magic are 20-15 and the Hawks are 17-30.
- Atlanta is 7-15 ATS at home, while Orlando is 14-11-2 ATS on the road.
- The Magic have 16 unders and 11 overs in 27 road games.
- In 22 home games, the Hawks have 12 overs, 9 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Orlando and Atlanta have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Magic are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 2-3.
- During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 111.2 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 103.2 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 7.5 for the season.
