Game Details:
Matchup: Hawks (37-43) vs Magic (45-35)
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Betting Line: Magic -4.5 | Over/Under: 218.5

Key Storylines

Playoff Seeding on the Line

Both teams have their eyes firmly set on the postseason, with the Magic locked into the mid-tier Eastern Conference playoff picture and the Hawks battling to secure a favorable Play-In spot. With just a few games left in the regular season, tonight’s clash carries major playoff implications.

Season Series So Far

The Magic lead the season series 2-1 against the Hawks, with their most recent meeting ending in a dominant 109-95 win in Atlanta back in March. Paolo Banchero had 29 points and 10 rebounds in that matchup, and the Magic defense held Trae Young to just 16 points.

Hawks Riding Late Season Momentum

Atlanta has won five of their last seven games, sparked by strong performances from Bogdan Bogdanović and a healthy Dejounte Murray. With Trae Young still easing back into the lineup from an extended absence due to finger surgery, the Hawks are looking to enter the play-in tournament on a high note.

Magic Dominant at Home

Orlando has been one of the top home teams in the NBA this season, boasting a 27-14 record at the Kia Center. Their combination of size, youth, and defensive tenacity has turned them into a legit tough out for anyone coming into their building.

Injury Report

Hawks:
Questionable: Trae Young (finger/rest)
Out: Onyeka Okongwu (toe)

Magic:
Out: Wendell Carter Jr. (foot)
Questionable: Franz Wagner (ankle)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):
Hawks: 35-43-2 ATS
Magic: 47-32-1 ATS (2nd best in NBA)

Over/Under Trends:
Total has gone under in 40 of Hawks’ 80 games
Total has gone under in 42 of Magic’s 80 games

Home Court Edge

Orlando has been one of the most reliable bets at home all season, covering 61% of the time at the Kia Center. That trend may continue tonight against a Hawks team that’s just 15-25 on the road.

Player Prop to Watch

Paolo Banchero (Magic) – Points Total: 21.5
Banchero has averaged 23.3 points over his last six games and has cleared the 21-point mark in all three games against Atlanta this season. The over is a strong consideration, especially if Franz Wagner misses time.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Magic -4.5 → Orlando’s defense and home-court excellence should give them the edge.
Total: Under 218.5 → Both teams have hit unders consistently this season, and playoff intensity could slow the tempo.
Player Prop: Paolo Banchero Over 21.5 points → High-usage role and a favorable matchup against a weak Hawks defense.

The Magic’s strong home performance combined with the inconsistencies of the Hawks on the road suggests an Orlando win is likely. Expect a grind-it-out playoff-type atmosphere.

Final Score Prediction: Magic 108, Hawks 101