Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Prediction for Monday March 16 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/16/2026, 12:25 AM ET

Magic Preview

The Monday NBA schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks from State Farm Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Magic (38-28) are riding a seven-game winning streak and hold a one-game lead for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Saturday, Orlando converted 23-of-25 free-throw attempts and completed a season-sweep of Miami with a 121-117 road victory.

Former number one overall draft pick Paolo Banchero tallied a game-high 27 points (10-10 FT), eight rebounds, and seven assists. Orlando G Desmond Bane scored 21 points on 8-for-17 shooting and dished out four assists. Wendell Carter Jr. added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Magic.

Hawks Preview

The Atlanta Hawks have reeled off nine consecutive victories and are 1.5 games out of sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks (36-31) have improved significantly in defensive efficiency and are giving up 116.6 points per contest. On Saturday, Atlanta assisted on 29 of 47 made field goals and shot 49 percent overall during a 122-99 home victory versus Milwaukee.

Veteran Atlanta G C.J. McCollum knocked down 7-for-10 from long distance and led all scorers with 30 points. All-Star F Jalen Johnson contributed 23 points (10-20 FG), 12 assists, and ten rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points for the Hawks, who improved to 18-16 at home.

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Magic vs Hawks Pick

Atlanta F Jonathan Kuminga (knee) did not play in Saturday’s victory and is listed as questionable for this game. These two teams are very similar statistically, so I would make this game a con flip. Look for both defenses to be the story in a divisional game that comes down to the wire. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 113-111.

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