In a play-in game, the Orlando Magic (41-41) are set to face the Atlanta Hawks (40-42) to determine the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. The matchup will take place in Orlando, Florida at 7:30 p.m. EDT with the Magic favored by 5 points according to the BetMGM Sportsbook line, and an over/under of 216.5 points.
The Magic hold a 12-4 record against division opponents and have struggled against teams with winning records, posting a 15-27 record in such matchups. On the other hand, the Hawks boast a 30-22 conference record, ranking second in the Eastern Conference for scoring with an average of 118.2 points per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Key players to watch include Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero for the Magic, and Dyson Daniels and Trae Young for the Hawks.
Injuries may impact both teams, with the Magic dealing with various players listed as day-to-day or out for the season including Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner, while the Hawks are missing key players like Larry Nance Jr. and Clint Capela. Both teams have displayed mixed performances in their last 10 games, with the Magic going 7-3 and the Hawks at 5-5, showcasing varying offensive and defensive statistics during this stretch.