Hawks vs Magic prediction NBA · Wednesday, October 21
At a glance
The Orlando Magic host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM ET at Kia Center in NBA action. Final score: Hawks 132 – Magic 125. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Magic a 53% chance to win: prediction missed.
The analysis Model
A wide-open game: the model barely separates the two teams. The model projects Magic 117 – 116 Hawks, a margin of about 0.8 points in favor of the Magic and a total around 233 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The Hawks need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
ATLORL
Top performers
Hawks
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerG · #731pts / game
Onyeka OkongwuF · #177assists
Jalen JohnsonF · #114reboundsMagic
Paolo BancheroF · #535pts / gamePaolo BancheroF · #510assistsPaolo BancheroF · #57reboundsRecent form
ATLORLHead-to-head
ATL lead 1-0 this season.
ATL
Team comparison
| ATL | ORL | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | Record | 0-1 |
| 118.5 | Points scored / game | 115.7 |
| 116.0 | Points allowed / game | 115.1 |
| +2.1 | Adjusted margin / game | +0.5 |
| – | Current streak | – |
| – | Last 10 games | – |
| – | Home / road record | – |
| 46-36 (+2.4) | Last season | 45-37 (+0.6) |
| No | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Hawks
Injury report Magic
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.