The Atlanta Hawks (0-1) and Orlando Magic (1-0) meet Friday in an Eastern Conference battle. Tip from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Tied 2-2

The Magic, who went 4-0 in the preseason, beat the Miami Heat 125-121 at home Wednesday, but failed to cover as an 8.5-point favorite as the Over (215) hit. The forward combo of Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero combined for 48 points, each tallying 24. The Magic finished seventh in the East at 41-41 a season ago and added G Desmond Bane in a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies .

The Hawks had a disastrous first game, losing 138-118 to the Toro

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