Tonight at the Kia Center in Orlando, the Atlanta Hawks (43-33) face the Orlando Magic (40-35) in an Eastern Conference matchup that could shake up the playoff standings.
The Hawks are 3.5-point favorites on the spread vs. the Magic for tonight’s game at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Below, we’ll break down our Hawks vs. Magic prediction and picks for the Wednesday, April 1 game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Hawks vs. Magic Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The NBA enters the final two weeks of the regular season with potential seeding still relatively wide open. That certainly includes the Hawks and Magic.
Atlanta occupies the fifth seed, giving it one of the final guaranteed playoff spots for the moment, but the Hawks are only a half-game up on the Toronto Raptors and 1.5 games up on the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Magic are the eighth seed, putting them in position for the play-in tournament, but they're just 2.5 games behind Atlanta.
Atlanta has changed the trajectory of its season in recent weeks, winning 16 of 18 games and putting it in playoff contention. The offense is playing well during this run, ranking third in points per game (122.1) since February 22.
At the beginning of March, it looked like the Magic were ready to make a run, winning seven straight. They dropped off quickly, however, losing seven of their last nine, including a loss to the Hawks.
Hawks vs. Magic Spread, Over/Under
The Magic enter Wednesday’s game as 3.5-point home underdogs, returning a 2.43x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Hawks are road favorites with a 1.53x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Atlanta Hawks -3.5
- Over/Under: 233.5
- Game Winner Payout: Hawks 1.53x | Magic 2.43x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Hawks vs. Magic Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Hawks vs. Magic injury report on Wednesday, via NBA.com.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- C Jock Landale (illness): Questionable
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- G Anthony Black (abdominal): OUT
- F Jonathan Isaac (knee): OUT
- SF Franz Wagner (ankle): Questionable
Hawks vs. Magic Prediction on Spread – 4/1/26
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Hawks vs. Magic prediction on the spread for Wednesday, April 1, on PrizePicks.
- The Hawks are one of the best teams at spreading the ball, averaging a league-high 30.3 assists per game.
- The Magic rank 14th in the league, allowing 25.9 assists per game in March.
- The 3-ball has played a big role in Atlanta’s recent success, with the team averaging 14.8 treys each night since February 22 (fourth).
- Orlando is regressing when it comes to preventing the 3-pointer from falling, surrendering 13.8 of them per game since March 16 (16th).
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 14 of their last 19 games, including the previous matchup against the Magic when they were also a -3.5-point favorite.
Hawks vs. Magic Picks for PrizePicks Today: 4/1/26
Here are the top Hawks vs. Magic picks to target for Wednesday, April 1. Magic PF Paolo Banchero and Hawks SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker headline today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks.
Magic PF Paolo Banchero vs. Hawks Projection: 32.5 Pts + Rebs
- Banchero has exceeded this projection in four of his last seven matchups against the Hawks.
- The former No. 1 pick is playing some of his best basketball, averaging 28.2 PPG over his last five, well above his season average of 22.8.
- The fourth-year veteran is also playing well at home, putting up 30+ points in four of his last eight games in Orlando.
- Banchero's 27.8% usage rate sits 14th in the league among players with 60+ games logged. The Magic offense runs through him.
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Hawks SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker vs. Magic Projection: 19.5 Points
- Alexander-Walker has been the team’s top scorer recently, averaging 22.7 PPG over the last 15.
- The former Virginia Tech guard scored a season-high 41 points on 9 3-pointers in the last matchup against the Magic on March 16.
- The six-year veteran’s 20% on-ball rate ranks in the 79th percentile, according to databallr.
- The cousin of Oklahoma City Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has exceeded his set points projection in 12 of his last 14 games.
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The Magic and Hawks are in the mix in a highly contested playoff battle in the Eastern Conference, so every game is vital as the regular season draws to a close.
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