Atlanta @ Orlando picks
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ATL vs ORL Picks
NBA PicksThe Magic have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which should boost opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}. Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing teams have collected 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Hawks (losing possessions that could otherwise produce more chances for offense). Among all players in the league, Moritz Wagner measures in the 75th percentile for free throws drained away from his home court, averaging a massive 2.6 per game since the start of last season. When it comes to drawing fouls, the Magic's outstanding 25.1 foul shot attempts per game while at home comes in as the 5th-best in the league since the start of last season.
Among all players in the NBA, Goga Bitadze lands in the 77th percentile for technical fouls, posting a colossal 0.1 fouls per game while playing on the road since the start of last season. The Magic rank as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA away from their home court since the start of last season. The matchup against Atlanta is a challenging one for scoring; when the Atlanta Hawks are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting Cs have tallied the 8th-least field goals per game in the NBA this year (4.3). Goga Bitadze has converted 75.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 12 games, 16.7% less than he's sunk over the course of the season. The matchup vs. the Hawks is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting Cs have attempted a measly 3.1 free throws per game since the start of last season (8th-least in the league).
Since the start of last season when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 6.8 buckets per game (29th-most in the league) vs. the Hawks, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Magic have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which should boost opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}. Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing teams have collected 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Hawks (losing possessions that could otherwise produce more chances for offense). When it comes to drawing fouls, the Magic's outstanding 25.1 foul shot attempts per game while at home comes in as the 5th-best in the league since the start of last season.
Out of all players in the NBA, Onyeka Okongwu comes in at the 95th percentile for scoring proficiency playing at home with a a remarkable 64.9% rate since the start of last season. The 5th-quickest pace home offense in the NBA this year has been the Atlanta Hawks. The Orlando Magic have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which should raise plays for the Hawks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 10thbest in in the league while on their home court with 11.6 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. While playing on the road, the Magic have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to their opposition since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
Clint Capela has sunk a terrific 5.3 field goals per game this season, quite a bit more than his 5.3 rate last season. The 5th-quickest pace home offense in the NBA this year has been the Atlanta Hawks. The Orlando Magic have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which should raise plays for the Hawks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 10thbest in in the league while on their home court with 11.6 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. While playing on the road, the Magic have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.9) in the NBA to their opposition since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
The Magic have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year, which should boost opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}. Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing teams have collected 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Hawks (losing possessions that could otherwise produce more chances for offense). Jalen Suggs figures to see a spike in output for all stats due to enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.