Top Picks for NBA Play-In Games Tonight's Matchups

It's go-time, basketheads! The NBA Play-In games kick off Tuesday night with some thrilling matchups, starting with the Orlando Magic hosting the Atlanta Hawks and the Memphis Grizzlies squaring off against the Golden State Warriors.

Legal sportsbooks are backing the Magicians and Dub Nation as favorites for their respective games.

Magic Roaring at Home Over the Hawks

Hawks vs. Magic Showdown

Moneyline: Atlanta Hawks (+170) vs. Orlando Magic (-200)
Spread: Magic -5
Total: 217 points

Kicking off the Play-In games, the Orlando Magic are ready to pounce on the Atlanta Hawks at home. With a solid record against the spread when playing as at-home favorites, the Magic look poised to cover the spread in this matchup.

One of the best teams in the league when playing as favorites at home, Orlando boasts a 17-11 ATS record and a 7.3-point winning margin. Although the season series is even at 2-2, the Hawks' last win came in their final game while Orlando rested their stars. In their previous three matchups, the Magic are 2-1 straight up and against the spread.

And just to seal the deal, Orlando is unbeaten in their last 3 games as favorites between 5 and 5.5 points. Meanwhile, Atlanta is struggling as an underdog within that same point margin, going 0-3 ATS in their last 3 outings.

Pro tip: The Magic's top-tier defense is another reason they're favored to win and cover the spread. On the other hand, Atlanta's porous defense ranks them at the bottom of the league, leaving Orlando plenty of opportunities to exploit.

Warriors vs. Grizzlies: Show Me the Points

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors

Moneyline: Grizzlies (+235) vs. Warriors (-285)
Spread: Warriors -7
Total: 229 points

The Warriors and the Grizzlies are set to ignite the court with fireworks. NBA oddsmakers may have underestimated the scoring potential of this game, leaving room for plenty of over bets.

Combining their defenses, both teams have surrendered an average of 226 points per game (ppg). Meanwhile, on offense, the duo drops a combined 234 ppg on the season.

In their previous four meetings, the over has hit in three of them. Both teams have also been trending over more than under as of late. The Warriors, despite having an under .500 record on the over, have gone 5-4 with the over in their last nine games. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, have the 6th-best record going over, with a 46-36 mark and an average winning margin of +2.3 points.

If the over was a betting option, this would be a no-brainer, as it's been a consistent winner in their recent history. Nevertheless, it's always wise to consider each team's recent form, injury reports, and head-to-head statistics to make the most informed bet.

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In NBA Play-In games on Tuesday, legal sportsbooks are backing the Orlando Magic and the Golden State Warriors as favorites.
The Orlando Magic are favored to cover the spread against the Atlanta Hawks, with a Moneyline of -200 and a spread of -5.
The Magic have a strong record against the spread when playing as at-home favorites, boasting a 17-11 ATS record and a 7.3-point winning margin.
The Atlanta Hawks, struggling as underdogs, are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 outings when playing as underdogs within the same point margin as the Magic.
The Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies matchup may offer ample opportunities for over bets, with both teams' combined defenses surrendering an average of 226 points per game and an average of 234 points on offense.
In their previous four meetings, the over has hit in three of them, and both teams have been trending over more than under as of late.
A word of caution: while over bets may seem like a no-brainer in this matchup, it's important to consider each team's recent form, injury reports, and head-to-head statistics before placing a bet.