Hawks vs Magic Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/10/2020

Game: Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic

Date: Monday, February 10, 2020

Location: Amway Center in Orlando, FL

TV: Fox Sports Florida

Odds/Point Spread: Orlando -3

Total/Over-Under: 222

Aaron Gordon and the Orlando Magic (22-31, 2nd in the Southeast Division) play the Atlanta Hawks (14-39, 5th in the Southeast Division) at Amway Center on Monday, February 10, 2020. Atlanta opens this contest as 3 point dogs. The O/U has been set at 222.

The Hawks are covering the spread 47.2% of the time, having gone 25-28-0 ATS. Orlando covers the spread 43.1% of the time, going 22-29-2 against the spread.

Key Atlanta Hawks Injuries

02/09/20 SF Cameron Reddish Concussion is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs New York
02/08/20 SG Treveon Graham Knee is probable Sunday vs New York
02/08/20 C Clint Capela Heel is downgraded to out Sunday vs New York
02/08/20 PF Bruno Fernando Calf is upgraded to probable Sunday vs New York
02/08/20 PF De'Andre Hunter Ankle is questionable Sunday vs New York
02/07/20 PG Trae Young Ankle is questionable Sunday vs New York
02/07/20 SG DeAndre' Bembry Hand is questionable Sunday vs New York
01/05/20 PF Skal Labissiere Knee is out indefinitely

Key Orlando Magic Injuries

01/17/20 PG D.J. Augustin Knee is out 3-4 weeks
01/10/20 SF Al-Farouq Aminu Knee is out for season
01/02/20 PF Jonathan Isaac Knee is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Trae Young averages 29.3 points per game in 34.9 minutes per contest. He averages 9.0 assists per contest and 4.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 45% for the year while his free throw percentage is 85%. John Collins comes into this contest averaging 20.1 points per game while playing 31.5 minutes per night. He pulls down 10.3 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 56% while his free throw percentage is at 81%.

Player Spotlight

Nikola Vucevic averages 18.8 points per game and he sees the court an average of 32.0 minutes per contest. He also averages 10.9 rebounds per contest and 3.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 78%. Aaron Gordon averages 13.7 points per game while playing 31.9 minutes per contest. He grabs 7.3 rebounds per game and has 3.0 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is at 65%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Hawks allow 118.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 29th in the league. They also allow a 48% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 26th and 16th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 46.7 rebounds a game which ranks 27th, and they give up 24.3 assists per contest which puts them in 16th place in the league. They force 15.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 20th in the league. Atlanta averages 109.4 points per contest this season, which ranks them 21st in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -8.7 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team, which has them ranked 24th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 30th in the league. They average 43.0 rebounds per game and 23.2 assists per contest, which ranks them 24th and 21st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 1st with 16.7 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Magic surrender 104.9 points per contest, which ranks them 1st in the NBA. Their defense allows a 46% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 15th and 21st in those defensive statistics. They rank 10th with 23.7 assists allowed per contest, and 23rd with 46.2 rebounds surrendered per game. The Magic are 18th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.9 per game. Orlando is 29th in the league with 103.1 points per game this year. They are 30th in the league in shooting at 43%, while their average scoring margin is -1.8. They shoot 33% from 3-point range, which is good for 28th in the NBA. They are 19th in the league in rebounding with 44.5 boards per game and 24th in assists per contest with 22.8. The Magic are 28th in turnovers per game with 12.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Hawks are 29th in the NBA in offensive rating with 105.3, and their defensive rating of 113.7 is ranked 27th. In terms of pace they are 4th in the league with 103.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 25th. As a team they are 24th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shots, ranking 12th in the league. Atlanta is 2nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 54%, which is 8th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Orlando is 27th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 16th in the NBA. The Magic are 28th in the league in defensive rating with 107.3, and their offensive rating of 105.5 is ranked 6th. They are 28th in the NBA in pace with 97.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 29th. As a unit they are 29th in the league in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 20th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Hawks/Magic NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Atlanta +3

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