In the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament, the Orlando Magic will face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. The winner of this Eastern Conference matchup will secure the No. 7 seed and advance to play against the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs. During the regular season, the Magic had a 41-41 record (22-19 at home), while the Hawks were 40-42 (19-22 on the road). Their head-to-head record this season is split 2-2, with their last game on Sunday won by Atlanta, although key players were rested. The loser of Tuesday`s game will have another chance to qualify for the postseason, playing against the winner of the Heat vs. Bulls game for the No. 8 seed.
The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The Magic are currently 5-point favorites against the Hawks, according to SportsLine consensus odds, with an over/under of 217 points. For expert predictions on this Play-In Tournament game, refer to SportsLine`s model.
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The model is now focusing on the Atlanta vs. Orlando game. Visit SportsLine for their specific game picks. Here are the current betting lines for the Magic vs. Hawks matchup:
- Game Spread: Magic -5
- Over/Under: 217 points
- Money Line: Magic -204, Hawks +169
- Hawks ATS as Road Underdog: 18-12 this season
- Magic ATS as Home Favorite: 17-11 this season
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- Streaming: FuboTV
Hawks` Chances
The Atlanta Hawks aim for their fourth postseason appearance in five years, spearheaded by Trae Young`s impressive scoring. Young, ranking 14th in the NBA with 24.2 points per game, scored 36 points against the 76ers on Friday before resting on Sunday. Expected to play on Tuesday, Young has averaged 25.9 points and 12 assists in April, and he led the league in assists with 11.6 per game.
Atlanta will depend on Young and their strong offense, ranked 5th in the league at 118.2 points per game, in this matchup against Orlando`s top-ranked defense. The Hawks have already won in Orlando this season and have been competitive there in recent years.
Magic`s Strengths
The Orlando Magic boast the NBA`s best scoring defense, allowing just 105.5 points per game, nearly 2 points less than any other team. In contrast, the Hawks have the fourth-worst defense, conceding 119.3 points per game. Orlando`s defensive prowess, which ranked second-best last season, has been crucial to their resurgence. They are on the verge of their second consecutive postseason appearance and are among the league`s top teams in blocks, steals, and forced turnovers.
Despite their defensive focus, the Magic also possess offensive talent. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, averaging 25.9 and 24.2 points per game respectively, are key offensive contributors. Banchero has consistently scored over 30 points against the Hawks this season and is expected to be a significant offensive threat in Tuesday`s game.
Making Your Picks
SportsLine`s model has simulated the Magic vs. Hawks game 10,000 times, providing insights into potential outcomes. The model predicts a total score of under 213 points and indicates a nearly 60% probability of one side of the spread being successful. For the model`s specific pick, please visit SportsLine.
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Jasper Hawthorne