Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks Player Prop Pick: Will the Magic Shut Down Clint Capela?
The Orlando Magic travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks tonight. Will the Magic shut down Clint Capela? Ben Rajavuori provides his best Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks player prop pick.
Ben Rajavuori - January 17, 2024, 5:02 PM EST
5 minOrlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks Player Prop Pick: Will the Magic Shut Down Clint Capela?
The Orlando Magic travel to Atlanta tonight to take on the Hawks. The Magic are on a roll so far this season, coming into this game with a 22–18 record. The Hawks have struggled this season, entering this game with a 16–23 record, and are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. What should we expect in tonight‘s game?
Magic vs. Hawks Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 17, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The player I am targeting in this game is Hawks center Clint Capela. Capela has been a good part of this Hawks team in the paint defensively, but he has not been a leading force in the scoring department so far this season. Clint Capela is averaging 11.4 points per game this season, which is seventh on the team. Capela had a hot December, averaging 13.8 points per game, but his scoring has come back down in January. Over the first six games of January, Capela is averaging just 8.2 points per game. His line is set at 10.5 points tonight against the Magic.
This is a tough matchup for the Hawks against the Magic. The Magic rank third and defensive rating in the NBA and have been holding down opposing offenses all season with a tough defensive lineup. They also defend centers very well. They are currently fifth in the NBA in points allowed to centers per game, giving up just 20.8 points per game to big men. Given their prowess against centers and Capela's lack of scoring lately, I find him trending under 10.5 points in this game. He has failed to hit double digits in four of six games in January.
Capela has gone over 10.5 points at a 59% rate in 2023, but he has hit this number in just two of five meetings with the Magic over the last two seasons. With Onyeka Okongwu getting more time and playing better offensively, Capela will not be a massive scoring threat tonight for the Hawks. Take him to stay under 11 points for the sixth time in eight tries in January tonight.
Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks Player Prop Pick
Pick: Clint Capela Under 10.5 Points -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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