Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 4/15/25, 2:23 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 4/15/25 at 6:11 AM in NBA Picks

The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks are no strangers to each other lately, having faced off three times in just over a week. As they gear up for Tuesday's Eastern Conference Play-In game, both teams are very familiar with what the other brings to the table. Their most recent clash came in Sunday’s regular season finale, where Atlanta secured a 117-105 win. However, that result came with an asterisk — both sides rested their key players, making it a less-than-reliable indicator for what’s to come in this critical matchup.

A more telling battle occurred on April 8, when both teams fielded their stars and competed at full strength. In that game, Atlanta forward Onyeka Okongwu had a standout performance, tying his career high with 30 points. Despite his effort, the Hawks fell short in a 119-112 road loss. Still, that game showed how close these teams can be when both are fully engaged.

The Hawks ended the regular season with momentum, winning four of their final five games to finish 40-42. That late push secured their place in the Play-In picture. Orlando, meanwhile, turned around what had been an up-and-down season by winning nine of their last 12, finishing at an even 41-41.