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NBA Prop Bets: Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks (October 21, 2026)

The Atlanta Hawks (0-0) face the Orlando Magic (0-0) at Kia Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup. The Magic are favored to win at -130, currently marked as 2.5-point favorites, while the Hawks are at +110. The total points line is set at 233.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 118-116 Orlando.

  • The Magic (-108) had a 42-48-1 ATS record last season, while the Hawks (-112) held a record of 46-42-0.
  • The Magic had a 47-43-1 O/U record last season (meaning 47 games went over the total points line, 43 went under and one resulted in a push). The Hawks had a 44-44-0 O/U record last season.

Scoring Insights

  • The Magic scored 115.7 points per game last season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Hawks averaged 118.5 (6th).
  • Defensively, the Magic allowed 115.1 points per game last season (13th in the league), while the Hawks gave up an average of 116.0 points (18th).

Game Style

What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams played last season?

Pace

  • The Magic ranked 12th for pace last season, recording 100.0 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Hawks were 5th on that scale with 101.7 possessions per contest.

Field Goal Split

  • Looking at field goal splits, 38.6% of the Magic's field goal attempts came from three point range (22nd in the league), leaving 61.4% from two. Meanwhile, the Hawks' opponents recorded 40.5% of their attempts from three (11th) and 59.5% from two.
  • Comparatively, Atlanta took 42.9% of shots from three (9th), leaving 57.1% from two, while Orlando's opponents attempted 39.1% from three (4th) and 60.9% from two.

Beyond the Arc

  • In terms of made three-pointers, the Magic shot an underwhelming 34.3% from deep last season (27th in the NBA), compared to the Hawks who made 37.1% of their attempts (5th).
  • On the opposite end, Orlando held opponents to 35.3% of their three-point attempts (11th), while Atlanta's opponents hit 35.5% of their shots (12th).

Ball Protection

  • The Magic committed 14.2 turnovers per game last season, ranking T10th in the league, while the Hawks forced 16.1 turnovers (5th).
  • Flipping that script, Orlando forced 14.9 turnovers (13th), while Atlanta committed 14.2 (T10th).

Crashing the Boards

  • Orlando recorded 43.4 rebounds per game last season (19th in the league), including 11.0 offensive boards (20th). Conversely, Atlanta's opponents averaged 45.2 rebounds (21st), 11.1 of which came on the offensive end (11th).
  • Meanwhile, the Hawks averaged 43.5 rebounds (18th) and 11.0 offensive rebounds (T18th), while the Magic allowed 43.3 and 10.5, ranking 13th and 5th.

First Quarter Winner

Orlando is -122 to win the first quarter, while Atlanta is +102. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog
    Orlando 50-38-3 27-17-2 23-21-1 29-20-2 21-18-1
    Atlanta 42-42-4 21-19-4 21-23-0 24-15-3 18-27-1

First Half Winner

Orlando is -125 to win the first half and Atlanta is +105. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Last 10
    Orlando 46-40-5 23-20-3 23-20-2 26-22-3 20-18-2
    Atlanta 47-38-3 24-18-2 23-20-1 30-11-1 17-27-2

HT/FT

Orlando is +115 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Atlanta is +155.

  • The Magic completed the HT/FT double in 36.3% of games last season, while the Hawks completed the HT/FT double in 42.0% of games.

To Go To Overtime

Wednesday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.

  • The Magic played in five games that went to overtime last season, while the Hawks appeared in two.

Both Teams 110+

  • Both teams scored 110+ points in 38 of Orlando's 91 games last season. Meanwhile, 43 of Atlanta's 88 games saw both squads reach that number.

Last Time They Met

Atlanta recorded a 130-101 blowout victory against Orlando at Kia Center when these teams last met on April 1, 2026. Jalen Johnson was influential on that day, recording 18 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. The Hawks have now won four straight against the Magic.

NBA Injury News – Atlanta Hawks @ Orlando Magic (October 21, 2026)

Atlanta Hawks - Injury Report
Mouhamed Gueye (Foot) – Out

The Hawks said on Wednesday (Jul. 15) that Gueye underwent surgery on fractured foot and is to be re-evaluated in 3-4 months, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Henri Veesaar (ACL) – Out For Season

The Hawks said on Monday (Sept. 21) that Veesaar was diagnosed with a torn right ACL and is expected to miss the 2026-27 season.

Orlando Magic - Injury Report
Anthony Black (Ankle) – Out

The Magic listed Black as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against the Hawks.

Jonathan Isaac (Knee) – Out

The Magic listed Isaac as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against the Hawks.

Noah Penda (Hamstring) – Out

The Magic reported on Saturday (Oct. 17) that Penda suffered a partially torn right hamstring and there are no updates on a timetable for return yet, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.

Izaiyah Nelson (Ankle) – Out

The Magic listed Nelson as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against the Hawks.