Hawks vs Magic Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 21
Opening week: the Hawks visit the Magic on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 PM ET in Orlando.
It is the season opener for both teams.
Price: Magic 58¢, Hawks 42¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 6:26 AM ET)
Kalshi: Magic 57¢, Hawks 43¢
Game total: 235.5 points (over 50¢, under 51¢)
2027 title price: Hawks 1¢, Magic 1¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The Magic are favored at 58¢, with the Hawks at 42¢. Kalshi has the Magic 1¢ cheaper at 57¢. Both apps sit side by side on NBA MARKET.
Hawks vs Magic injury report
As of Wed 6:26 AM ET. Expect updates before tip.
Anthony Black (Magic): Out, right ankle, expected back Oct 23
Noah Penda (Magic): Out, right hamstring, expected back Nov 18
Mouhamed Gueye (Hawks): Out, left foot, expected back Nov 20
Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Out, left knee, expected back Oct 23
Henri Veesaar (Hawks): Out, right knee, expected back Jul 1
Izaiyah Nelson (Magic): Out, left ankle, expected back Nov 18
Hawks and Magic key players
Last season’s regular-season numbers on this season’s rosters. Usage is the share of team possessions a player finished while on the floor.
Hawks
Jalen Johnson: 35.2 min, 27.0% usage, 22.5 pts, 10.3 reb, 7.9 ast
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 33.4 min, 23.9% usage, 20.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.7 ast
Dyson Daniels: 33.2 min, 16.0% usage, 11.9 pts, 6.8 reb, 5.9 ast
CJ McCollum: 28.8 min, 26.9% usage, 18.7 pts, 3.1 reb, 4.1 ast
Onyeka Okongwu: 31.0 min, 19.5% usage, 15.2 pts, 7.6 reb, 3.1 ast
Out: Mouhamed Gueye.
Magic
Paolo Banchero: 34.7 min, 27.6% usage, 22.2 pts, 8.4 reb, 5.2 ast
Desmond Bane: 33.6 min, 23.3% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.1 ast
Franz Wagner: 30.0 min, 27.0% usage, 20.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.3 ast
Jalen Suggs: 27.6 min, 22.9% usage, 13.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.5 ast
Wendell Carter Jr.: 29.3 min, 15.6% usage, 11.8 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.0 ast
Out: Jonathan Isaac, Anthony Black, Noah Penda.
What to watch
Johnson drives the Hawks. 27.0% usage in 35.2 minutes last season; McCollum is next at 26.9%.
Banchero drives the Magic. 27.6% usage in 34.7 minutes last season; Wagner is next at 27.0%.
Mouhamed Gueye is out. 15.3 minutes and 12.4% usage come off the floor.
Jonathan Isaac is out. 10.0 minutes and 12.4% usage come off the floor.
Anthony Black is out. 29.8 minutes and 22.2% usage come off the floor.
Top rookies: Kingston Flemings, pick 8 (Hawks).
Hawks vs Magic FAQ
Is Paolo Banchero playing tonight?
Paolo Banchero was not on the injury report as of Wed 6:26 AM ET.
Who is favored in Hawks vs Magic?
The Magic. Polymarket has them at 58¢, which reads as about a 58% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Hawks vs Magic?
Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 PM ET, in Orlando.
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