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The Atlanta Hawks look for a 10th straight win as they host another streaking side, the Orlando Magic, who have reeled off seven straight Ws.
Atlanta’s defense has been dominant during this run, and with Orlando down a key piece, my Magic vs Hawks predictions and free NBA picks have the home team running their win streak to double digits on Monday, March 16.
Magic vs Hawks prediction
Magic vs Hawks best bet: Hawks moneyline (-135)
The Atlanta Hawks’ nine-game win streak has been fueled by a defense allowing just 104 points per game, which is No. 2 in the NBA.
Four times during this run, they’ve held an opponent to less than 100 points.
The Orlando Magic have been far more offensive-minded during their seven-game fun run, averaging 125 points per game, the third-most in the league, and almost 10 points better than their season average.
Against a top-flight defense, though, they need more offensive table-setters, and Franz Wagner is out. That’s enough to tilt the court Atlanta’s way.
Magic vs Hawks same-game parlay
CJ McCollum has had a nice bounce back in the ATL and is coming off 30 points in a win over Milwaukee. But he’s topped his 17.5-point line just once in the last four games.
Paolo Banchero is averaging 9.3 rebounds in eight March games, topping his 8.5-rebound line four times, missing the Over by a single board on two other occasions.
Magic vs Hawks SGP
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CJ McCollum Under 17.5 points
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Paolo Banchero Over 8.5 rebounds
Our “from downtown” SGP: Banchero Does His Part
Let’s ride Banchero to fill out this SGP.
He’s yet to hit a 3-pointer against Atlanta this year, going 0-for-9 in two games. Banchero has been a good table-setter recently, though, doling out 19 assists in his last three games, topping his 5.5 assist line twice.
Magic vs Hawks SGP
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CJ McCollum Under 17.5 points
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Paolo Banchero Over 8.5 rebounds
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Paolo Banchero Under 1.5 made threes
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Paolo Banchero Over 5.5 assists
Magic vs Hawks odds
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Spread: Magic +3 (-110) | Hawks -3 (-110)
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Moneyline: Magic +125 | Hawks -150
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Over/Under: Over 230.5 (-110) | Under 230.5 (-110)
Magic vs Hawks betting trend to know
The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games (+10.80 Units / 19% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Magic vs. Hawks.
How to watch Magic vs Hawks
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Location |
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA |
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Date |
Monday, March 16, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
7:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
Peacock |
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