Game Details:
Matchup: Magic (46-34) vs. Hawks (36-44)
Date & Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 7:30 PM ET
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Betting Line: Magic -3.5 | Over/Under: 224.5

Key Storylines

Playoff Implications for Magic

With only two games remaining in the regular season, the Magic are battling to secure their playoff seeding in the crowded Eastern Conference. Currently sitting at 6th, every win counts to avoid the Play-In tournament. A road victory over the Hawks would strengthen their bid, and they’ll be looking for a bounce-back performance after a disappointing loss to the Bucks earlier in the week.

Hawks’ Final Home Game

This marks the final home game for the Hawks this season, and while their playoff hopes were extinguished weeks ago, expect a spirited performance. Young stars like Jalen Johnson and AJ Griffin have been given more opportunities recently, and they’re playing for both pride and auditioning for bigger roles in 2025-26.

Injury News

Orlando continues to monitor the health of key forwards:

• Out: Jonathan Isaac (hamstring), Wendell Carter Jr. (foot)
• Questionable: Franz Wagner (ankle)

Atlanta comes in relatively healthy but will sit Clint Capela for rest, giving Onyeka Okongwu a rare start:

• Out: Clint Capela (rest)
• Day-to-Day: Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee soreness)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

• Magic: 42-33-5 ATS
• Hawks: 30-48-2 ATS

Over/Under Trends:

• The total has gone under in 36 of Orlando’s 80 games
• The total has gone over in 46 of Atlanta’s 80 games

Road and Home Performance:

Orlando is 20-19 on the road this season, one of the few Eastern teams with a winning record away, while Atlanta is 19-21 at home—mediocre, but capable of upsets in a high-scoring affair.

Player Props to Watch

• Paolo Banchero (Magic) – Points Total: 24.5
  Banchero is Orlando’s go-to scorer and has averaged 28 points over his last five games. If Franz Wagner sits, expect Banchero usage to spike even further.
• Trae Young (Hawks) – Assists Total: 9.5
  With Capela out and floor spacing improved, Young could rack up double-digit assists feeding shooters and rollers like Okongwu.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Magic -3.5 → With higher stakes and stronger form, Orlando should take care of business on the road.
Total: Under 224.5 → The Magic play slower and grind out wins, and their defense travels well.
Player Prop: Paolo Banchero Over 24.5 points → He’ll carry the load offensively, especially if Wagner is out.

Expect the Magic to treat this like a playoff game, while the Hawks embrace a free-flowing approach in their season finale at home. In the end, the intensity and purpose should give Orlando the edge.

Final Score Prediction: Magic 112, Hawks 105