The NBA regular season concludes tonight, and one of the 15 matchups on the docket features a play-in tournament preview between the No. 7 seed Orlando Magic and No. 8 seed Atlanta Hawks.
Even though the Eastern Conference standings are already finalized, this game still gives both teams a chance to get a look at each other ahead of their looming play-in clash for the No. 7 spot.
The Magic enter this contest riding a five-game winning streak — the third longest active run in the league — while the Hawks are also heating up with back-to-back victories heading into the finale.

Here’s a preview of the Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks game, scheduled to tip off at 1 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
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Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks Preview and Odds
Moneyline: Magic (+105) vs Hawks (-125)
Spread: Magic +1.5 (-110) vs Hawks -1.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Magic o220.5 (-110) vs Hawks u220.5 (-110)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks preview
After a season plagued by injuries that saw them slip from a top-four spot to the play-in zone, the Magic wrap up the regular season with one last test — a preview of their upcoming showdown against Atlanta. Expect a postseason vibe in what’s sure to be a high-energy matchup.
Over their past five games, Orlando ranks fourth in both defensive and net rating, but their offensive struggles have been evident, especially with Jalen Suggs sidelined for the season. Even so, they’ve managed to stay competitive and have a chance to close out the season two games above .500.
Facing them is a familiar play-in squad — the Trae Young-led Atlanta Hawks, who’ve also endured their share of injuries throughout the year.
Injuries may once again play a key role tonight, with key Magic players Paolo Banchero, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Franz Wagner all listed as questionable. The Hawks have their own uncertainty, as Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Caris LeVert, Georges Niang and Onyeka Okongwu are all also questionable..
Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks predicted starting lineups
Magic
G - Cory Joseph | G - Gary Harris | F - Caleb Houstan | F - Tristan da Silva | C - Goga Bitadze
Hawks
G - Keon Johnson | G - Dariq Whitehead | F - Maxwell Lewis | F - Trendon Watford | C - Nic Claxton
Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.
Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks betting props
- Betting props are unavaiulable as of publishing time
Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks prediction
No matter who suits up, expect a tightly contested game, with Orlando’s defense clashing against Atlanta’s offensive firepower. That said, we’re backing the Hawks to edge this one out in the end.
Our prediction: Hawks win by 8.
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