Hawks vs Magic Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 18, 2024, 12:40AM | Published: Jan 16, 2024, 7:57PM
The Atlanta Hawks will face the Orlando Magic in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Thursday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and Jalen Johnson, the Hawks are aiming to beat a Magic line-up that includes Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Hawks vs Magic game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Hawks vs Magic
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Atlanta-Orlando NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Hawks a 65% chance of beating the Magic at State Farm Arena.
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Hawks vs Magic: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at State Farm Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Hawks $1.62, Magic $2.58
- Line: Hawks -4.5 ($1.97), Magic +4.5 ($1.93)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Hawks at $1.62 and the Magic at $2.58.
The Hawks are 4.5-point favourites against the Magic, with odds of $1.97 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Magic (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.93.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 228.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hawks (-4.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 228.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Hawks vs Magic: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Atlanta at $1.62 with Betfair (65% probability) 🔥
- Line: Hawks -4.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 228.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Hawks vs Magic: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hawks vs Magic at State Farm Arena on Thursday has the Hawks winning 116-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Hawks vs Magic: Player Props
Betting on Orlando vs Atlanta player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at State Farm Arena.
Trae Young is expected to step up for the Hawks with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists, while Paolo Banchero is projected to finish with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the Magic.
Hawks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | 27 | 3 | 11 |
| Dejounte Murray | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| Jalen Johnson | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Saddiq Bey | 13 | 6 | 1 |
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 28 | 8 | 6 |
| Jalen Suggs | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Cole Anthony | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Markelle Fultz | 11 | 3 | 4 |
| Wendell Carter | 9 | 6 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Atlanta vs Orlando match-up at State Farm Arena.
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Hawks vs Magic: Preview
The NBA game between the Hawks and Magic at State Farm Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: State Farm Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Atlanta vs Orlando predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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