Wednesday night at Kia Center brings the Atlanta Hawks to Orlando, FL to face the Orlando Magic at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM MST). Below you will find the full Hawks vs Magic odds from DraftKings, plus storylines, injuries and key players for both sides.
Hawks vs Magic odds: Lines, Venue and TV
| Matchup | Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic |
|---|---|
| Records (2026-27) | Hawks 0-0 | Magic 0-0 |
| 2025-26 records | Hawks 46-36 | Magic 45-37 |
| Spread | Magic -3.5 (-102) / Hawks +3.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | Hawks +124 / Magic -148 |
| Total | O/U 235.5 (over -108, under -112) |
| Venue | Kia Center, Orlando, FL |
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM MST) |
| TV | NBA League Pass |
Lines in the table come from DraftKings (through ESPN) and were captured Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST; prices move, so check again near game time.
Opening Numbers vs. Current Prices
The Hawks vs Magic odds opened with the Magic at -2.5 and the home side now sits at -3.5, a shift of 1 point since the open. On the moneyline, the Hawks went from +114 at the open to +124, while the Magic moved from -135 to -148. The total opened at 232.5 and is 235.5 now, a move of 3 points.
Converted to implied probability, Hawks at +124 works out to 44.6% and Magic at -148 to 59.7%, with the difference above 100% reflecting the sportsbook margin. The Magic hold favorite status in the current Hawks vs Magic odds.
What to Know Before Hawks vs. Magic
The Atlanta Hawks finished 2025-26 at 46-36 (24-17 at home, 22-19 on the road), the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, scoring 118.5 points per game and allowing 116.0 for a +2.5 average margin. They closed the season 6-4 over their last 10 games under head coach Quin Snyder. That backdrop matters for the Hawks vs Magic odds.
The Orlando Magic finished 2025-26 at 45-37 (25-15 at home, 19-20 on the road), the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, scoring 115.7 points per game and allowing 115.1 for a +0.6 average margin. Head coach Sean Sweeney saw the club go 7-3 across its final 10 contests. Health news like this often feeds into the Hawks vs Magic odds.
Head-to-head from 2025-26: Oct 24: Hawks 111-107; Nov 5: Hawks 127-112; Mar 16: Hawks 124-112; Apr 1: Hawks 130-101. That added up to a 0-4 mark for the Magic. This is the first of the 2026-27 regular-season meetings, and the Hawks vs Magic odds reflect a fresh slate for both clubs.
ESPN’s game page frames the night simply: "Magic open season at home against the Hawks." Because records are still blank, this is a matchup priced on offseason changes and the health report as much as on history. Roster turnover is one reason the Hawks vs Magic odds look the way they do.
Recent Form
Atlanta Hawks preseason, last 5: L 132-123 vs. Memphis Grizzlies; W 123-116 at San Antonio Spurs; W 119-117 at Indiana Pacers; W 113-110 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder; W 135-111 at Dallas Mavericks. The record was 4-1, with a scoring average of 122.6 against 117.2 conceded. Those numbers are a useful lens on the Hawks vs Magic odds.
October results for the Magic read L 116-94 at Detroit Pistons; W 122-118 at Memphis Grizzlies; L 119-105 at Cleveland Cavaliers; W 132-116 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers; W 136-115 vs. Miami Heat, a 3-2 run in which they put up 117.8 per game and gave up 116.8.
Rotations in the preseason tend to be fluid, so these scores are context rather than a verdict.
Hawks and Magic Injuries
Atlanta Hawks: Mouhamed Gueye (F, Foot) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Nov 20, 2026; Henri Veesaar (C, Knee) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Jul 1, 2027.
Orlando Magic: Jonathan Isaac (F, Knee) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Oct 23, 2026; Anthony Black (G, Ankle) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Oct 23, 2026; Noah Penda (F, Hamstring) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Nov 18, 2026; Izaiyah Nelson (F, Ankle) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Nov 18, 2026.
Final statuses are often confirmed close to tipoff, so watch for movement in the Hawks vs Magic odds if a listed player is ruled in or out.
Rotation and Personnel
Among players still on the current roster, the Hawks’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to Jalen Johnson in points (22.5), rebounds (10.3) and assists (7.9). Nickeil Alexander-Walker (20.8 ppg) and Onyeka Okongwu (15.2 ppg) also return as scoring options.
ESPN’s current Hawks roster lists 18 players: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, RayJ Dennis, Luguentz Dort, Zuby Ejiofor, Dorian Finney-Smith, Kingston Flemings, Keshon Gilbert, Mouhamed Gueye, Jalen Johnson, Corey Kispert, Jock Landale, CJ McCollum, Asa Newell, Onyeka Okongwu, Henri Veesaar, Aaron Wiggins and Jalen Wilson. First-year players include Zuby Ejiofor, Kingston Flemings and Henri Veesaar.
Among players still on the current roster, the Magic’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to Paolo Banchero in points (22.2) and rebounds (8.4) and Jalen Suggs in assists (5.5). Desmond Bane (20.1 ppg) and Anthony Black (15.0 ppg) also return as scoring options.
ESPN’s current Magic roster lists 17 players: Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Goga Bitadze, Anthony Black, Jamal Cain, Jevon Carter, Wendell Carter Jr., Colin Castleton, Tristan da Silva, Jonathan Isaac, Alex Morales, Izaiyah Nelson, Noah Penda, Jase Richardson, Jalen Suggs, Nikola Vucevic and Franz Wagner. First-year players include Izaiyah Nelson.
How to Watch Hawks vs. Magic
Coverage is on NBA League Pass. The ball goes up at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM MST) in Orlando, FL. For live box scores and play-by-play, the ESPN game page carries the official feed.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hawks vs. Magic
What are the Hawks vs Magic odds?
As of Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST, DraftKings lists the spread at Magic -3.5 (-102) / Hawks +3.5 (-118), the moneyline at Hawks +124 / Magic -148 and the total at 235.5 (over -108, under -112).
What time does Hawks vs. Magic start and what channel is it on?
Tipoff is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM MST) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Kia Center in Orlando, FL. The broadcast is on NBA League Pass.
Who is on the injury report for Hawks vs. Magic?
Hawks: Mouhamed Gueye (out) and Henri Veesaar (out); Magic: Jonathan Isaac (out), Anthony Black (out), Noah Penda (out) and Izaiyah Nelson (out), per ESPN.
How did the Hawks and Magic finish last season?
The Hawks went 46-36 in 2025-26 and the Magic went 45-37, per ESPN standings.
Have the Hawks vs Magic odds moved since opening?
The home spread opened at -2.5 and is -3.5 now; the total opened at 232.5 and sits at 235.5.