Orlando Magic (41-41) vs Atlanta Hawks (40-42)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -5 -- Over/Under: 217 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic will clash in a high-stakes NBA Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Kia Center in Orlando. The winner secures the Eastern Conference's No. 7 seed and a first-round playoff matchup against the defending champion Boston Celtics, while the loser will face the winner of the Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat game for the final playoff spot.
Orlando, finishing the regular season at 41–41, enters as a 5-point favorite, bolstered by a strong defense and home-court advantage. The Magic have been led by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, who have consistently delivered high-scoring performances. Banchero is averaging 25.9 points and 4.8 assists, while Wagner contributes 24.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. The Hawks, ending the season at 40–42, have momentum on their side with a three-game winning streak, including a recent victory over the Magic. Trae Young leads Atlanta with 24.2 points per game, supported by Dyson Daniels' 14.1 points and 5.9 rebounds. Atlanta's offense has been potent, averaging 119.6 points per game, but their defense has been a concern, allowing 120.8 points per game.
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Trae Young Over 26.5 Points
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is averaging 24.2 points per game over 76 games in the 2024–25 NBA season, ranking 14th in the league. He also leads the NBA in assists, averaging 11.6 per game. Young's shooting percentages include 41.1% from the field, 34.0% from three-point range, and 87.5% from the free-throw line. His true shooting percentage stands at 56.7%. Trae Young finished off the regular season by dropping 36 points against the Sixers. The last time he played the Magic on 4/8, he had 28 points. He’s the only guy on this Hawks starting roster who has substantial postseason experience. If the Hawks want to stay in this game, he’ll have to be aggressive on the offensive side of the ball.
Franz Wagner Under 25.5 Points
Franz Wagner is averaging 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. He is shooting 46.3% from the field, 29.5% from three-point range, and 87.1% from the free-throw line, resulting in a true shooting percentage of 55.8%. It’s been a great season for Wagner, but he’s failed to score over 25 points in 6 of his last 7 games. Paolo Banchero will be the Magic’s main offensive playmaker in this game. Let’s also not forget how much Wagner struggled all postseason last year.
Zaccharie Risacher Under 11.5 Points
Risacher is averaging 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. He is shooting 45.8% from the field, 35.5% from three-point range, and 71.1% from the free-throw line, with a true shooting percentage of 55.8%. Risacher has had some great performances this season, but he either has a massive night or a quiet night; there’s typically no in between. We’ve seen him play the Magic twice over the last couple of weeks; in the first game, he scored 8 points, and in the second game, he scored 6 points. With how the Magic play defense and slow things down, this doesn’t seem like a favorable matchup for Risacher to have a big game scoring the ball.
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