- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks
- Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The Orlando Magic (38-28) are set to visit the State Farm Arena for an exciting matchup against the Atlanta Hawks (36-31) on Monday.
In their last outing, the Magic faced off against the Heat, securing a close victory with a score of 121-117. The Magic recorded 23 personal fouls compared to 21 for the Heat. From beyond the arc, Orlando made 12 of 38 attempts. Miami shot 82.1% from the free throw line, converting 23 of 28 attempts and grabbed a total of 32 rebounds (7 offensive, 25 defensive) while also blocking 2 shots. Miami dished out 25 assists and recorded 13 steals. Defensively, Orlando allowed Miami to shoot 46.6% from the field, with the Heat connecting on 41 out of 88 attempts. The Magic managed to accumulate 26 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and claimed 6 steals. They secured 49 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end, and were perfect from the free throw line, hitting 23 of 25 for a 92.0% success rate. Orlando ended the game with a field goal percentage of 49.4%, making 44 out of 89 attempts and hitting 10 of 32 from the three-point line.
Paolo Banchero shined in this game, scoring 27 points on 8 of 14 shooting, while playing 37 minutes and grabbing 8 rebounds. He finished with an impressive shooting percentage of 57.1% and also contributed 7 assists.
Orlando enters this game with a season record of 38-28. They average 115.7 points per game (14th in the league) and have a shooting percentage of 46.5% from the field. The Magic make 34.6% of their three-point attempts (772 of 2,234) and convert 79.9% from the free throw line. As a team, Orlando averages 43.8 rebounds per game and has dished out a total of 1,756 assists this season, ranking 15th in the NBA. They turn the ball over 13.7 times per game and average 20.9 personal fouls every contest.
On the defensive side, the Magic force 14.9 turnovers per game and draw 21.6 fouls. They allow 34.8% on three-pointers and are ranked 11th in points allowed per game (114.1). Orlando gives up a field goal percentage of 47.4% (2,742 of 5,788) and allows 43.6 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 5th in the NBA for most assists allowed, with a total of 1,648 surrendered this season.
Meanwhile, the Hawks secured a victory in their last game against the Bucks, finishing with a score of 122-99. Atlanta gathered 32 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive boards, resulting in a total of 47 for the matchup. They committed 13 turnovers but recorded 10 steals throughout the game. The Bucks committed 18 fouls, giving the Hawks 18 free throw attempts, of which they made 14 for a conversion rate of 77.8%. From beyond the arc, Atlanta hit 14 of their 38 attempts (36.8%). The Hawks finished with a shooting percentage of 49.5%, making 47 out of 95 shots, while allowing the Bucks to shoot 48.7% (37 of 76). Milwaukee struggled from three-point range, making only 32.4% of their attempts (12 of 37) and finished with 72.2% efficiency from the free throw line (13 of 18). Atlanta allowed Milwaukee to secure 37 total rebounds (5 offensive).
CJ McCollum was notable for the Hawks, scoring 30 points in 27 minutes of play, alongside 2 assists. He had a field goal percentage of 55.6%, making 10 of 18 shots and recorded 3 rebounds.
Atlanta boasts a record of 36-31 this season. Offensively, the Hawks are shooting 47.2% from the field, ranking 13th in the league. They have scored a total of 7,888 points this season (117.7 per game) and average 43.4 rebounds per game. They lead the NBA with 30.3 assists per game, while averaging 14.2 turnovers per contest and committing 19.6 personal fouls per game. Their free throw percentage stands at 77.4%.
On the defensive end, the Hawks allow opponents 35.6% shooting from three-point range (876 of 2,460) and 79.3% shooting from the free throw line. They give up 26.8 assists and 46.0 rebounds per game, ranking 15th and 26th in the league, respectively. The Hawks are 20th in terms of points per game allowed, at 116.6. They also force an average of 16.0 turnovers per game and permit teams to shoot 47.4% from the field (ranked 19th in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Orlando
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