Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 19, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Hawks (15-15) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Magic (11-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
  • Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Atlanta.

The Hawks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Magic vs Hawks Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 16-13 against the spread, while the Hawks are 12-17 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Hawks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic+8.5 -115O 229.5 -115+240
Atlanta Hawks -8.5 -105U 229.5 -115-300

Hawks vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Hawks will win Monday‘s game with 66.6% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hawks will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Magic and Hawks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in their last 6 games (+19.15 Units / 319% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 82 games (+15.19 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 18 of their last 23 games (+12.68 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 51 games (+12.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 23 games (+11.15 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 62 games (+15.68 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 39 games at home (+14.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+12.80 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have covered the 2Q Spread in 49 of their last 83 games (+11.52 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games (+9.02 Units / 43% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 16-13 (+1.7 Units / 4.99% ROI).

  • 11-20 against the Moneyline (+10.7 Units / 33.18% ROI)
  • 15-16 against the Over for game total points (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI)
  • 16-15 against the Under for game total points (-0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone 12-17 (-6.7 Units / -20.3% ROI).

  • 15-15 against the Moneyline (-6.45 Units / -12.06% ROI)
  • 17-13 against the Over for game total points (+2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI)
  • 13-17 against the Under for game total points (-5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 84 games (-26.10 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 85 games (-25.11 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 64 games (-23.31 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 72 games (-22.44 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 73 games (-18.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 82 games (-27.28 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 73 games (-23.69 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 73 games (-18.08 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 80 games (-17.15 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 5 of their last 29 away games (-16.41 Units / -56% ROI)

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Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Hawks

The Magic are 10-38 (.208) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Magic are 1-25 (.038) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Magic are 13-25 (.342) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Magic are 9-32 (.220) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

Atlanta Hawks: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Hawks are 21-14 (.600) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

The Hawks are 17-4 (.810) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .606

The Hawks are 15-19 (.441) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hawks are 50-26 (.658) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

Injury Report: Hawks vs. MagicMonday‘s Game, Dec. 19

  • John Collins (Hawks): Collins is questionable for Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against Orlando.
  • Dejounte Murray (Hawks): Murray is questionable for Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against Orlando.
  • Clint Capela (Hawks): The Hawks announced that Capela suffered a right calf strain and is expected to miss about 1-2 weeks.
  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Magic): Carter Jr. hopes to return in 1-2 weeks, according to Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel.
  • Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke has not played since Nov. 21 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Gary Harris (Magic): Harris has not played since Dec. 2 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs has not played since Nov. 27 and no timetable has been announced for his return.

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,210/7,483) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic are shooting 43% (6,411/14,735) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Magic have averaged 1.18 points per shot (17,452 points/14,735 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Magic have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,563 points/7,317 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks are shooting 28% from three (49/178) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Hawks are shooting 29% from three (62/210) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hawks have averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,497 points/1,235 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hawks have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (629 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Magic have averaged 5.8 steals per game (75 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 6.5 steals per game (305 steals/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Hawks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (667 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hawks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,170 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hawks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (558 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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