The Orlando Magic will face off against the Atlanta Hawks in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament. The victor will secure the No. 7 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference and advance to face the Boston Celtics in the first round. The Magic ended their season with a record of 41-41, achieving 22 wins at home. Meanwhile, the Hawks completed their campaign with a 40-42 record, winning 19 games away.

The contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at the Kia Center in Orlando. Currently, the Magic are favored to win by 5 points according to the most recent betting lines, with an over/under set at 217 points.

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Hawks vs. Magic Details:

• Spread: Magic -5 on FanDuel Sportsbook
• Over/Under: 217 points
• Money line: Magic -204, Hawks +169

Why the Hawks Can Cover

The Hawks, with their star player Trae Young, are aiming for their fourth postseason appearance in five years. Young scored an impressive 24.2 points per game this season and contributed 36 points in their last matchup against the 76ers, where he rested for the concluding game of the regular season. He has averaged 25.9 points and 12 assists thus far in April, leading the league in assists at 11.6 per game.

Why the Magic Can Cover

The Magic possess the top scoring defense in the league, allowing only 105.5 points per game. With outstanding playmakers such as Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, who averaged 25.9 points and 24.2 points respectively, their strategies will be vital in this competitive matchup.

Additional Information

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