Hawks vs. Magic Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 16

A pair of streaking squads meet when the Atlanta Hawks (36-31) host the Orlando Magic (38-28) on March 16, 2026. The Hawks are putting their nine-game winning streak on the line versus the Magic, winners of seven in a row.

Atlanta is a moderate 3-point favorite against Orlando when the Hawks hit the court against the Magic on Monday. The matchup's point total is 231.5.

Hawks vs. Magic Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, March 16, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Arena: State Farm Arena
• Total: 231.5 points
• Spread: Hawks -3
• Moneyline: Hawks (-154), Magic (+130)

How to watch Hawks vs. Magic

• TV Channel: Peacock

Betting the Over/Under: Hawks vs. Magic

• In 37 of 67 games this season, the Hawks and their opponents have gone over 231.5 points.
• The Magic have combined with their opponent to score more than 231.5 points in 26 of 66 games this season.
• The two teams combine to score 233.4 points per game, 1.9 more points than this matchup's total.
• These teams allow a combined 230.7 points per game, 0.8 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Hawks vs. Magic

• Atlanta has won 35 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 32 times.
• The Hawks have covered the spread 13 times this season (13-12 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
• The Magic have put together a 29-37-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Orlando has an ATS record of 10-9 when playing as at least 3-point underdogs this season.
• The Hawks are 16-18 against the spread, and 18-16 overall, at home this year.
• At home, Atlanta is 9-8 ATS as a 3-point favorite or more.
• This year away from home, the Magic are 14-18 against the spread and 16-16 overall.
• As 3-point underdogs or more away from home, Orlando is 4-7 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Hawks vs. Magic

• The Hawks have been the moneyline favorite 33 total times this season. They've gone 20-13 in those games.
• This season, the Magic have won 10 out of the 23 games, or 43.5%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Atlanta has gone 17-8 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -154 or shorter (winning 68%).
• Orlando has a record of 6-9, a 40% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +130 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Hawks a 60.6% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hawks vs. Magic

• Pick ATS: Magic (+ 3)
• Pick OU: Under (231.5)
  
• Prediction: Magic 113 - Hawks 111
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