Magic vs Hawks NBA Game Preview

Orlando MagicAtlanta Hawks
4-9November 26, 2013, 07:30 | Philips Arena8-6


The NBA betting slate features a clash between Atlanta and Orlando on Tuesday, with the host Hawks trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their money.

The Magic will try to spoil the party on Tuesday; they are 6-7 ATS against the number this season, while the Hawks are 9-5 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injury news). Orlando is 6-7 on the totals; Atlanta is 7-7.

View Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks Odds and Stats.

The Magic were listed as 9.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks (including Sportsbook), with the total listed at 199 earlier in the day (check Sportsbook for updates during the day).

This game matches up the No. 16 (Hawks) and the No. 25 (Magic) teams in the league, according to our current NBA Power Rankings at Odds Shark. A 95-90 result in favor of the Hawks is predicted by handicapping models.



In their last action, Orlando was a 104-96 loser at home against the Suns. They failed to cover the 1.5-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (200) was profitable news for OVER bettors. Orlando got 20 points and 10 rebounds from Nikola Vucevic in a losing cause in a 104-96 loss to Phoenix on Sunday at Amway Center.

In their last action, Atlanta was a 94-87 loser at home against the Celtics. They failed to cover the 9.5-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (181) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. The Hawks endured a 94-87 loss at the hands of the Celtics on Saturday, despite an 18 -point effort from Al Horford at Philips Arena.

How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Atlanta's No. 26-rated squad against Orlando's No. 13-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Atlanta rates No. 14 in the league with 7.93 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 12 with 8.08 per outing.

Next up:
Orlando home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, November 27th
Atlanta at Houston, Wednesday, November 27th
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