The Orlando Magic’s scoring struggles have been a well documented issue this season. Record wise at 27-29 they are in danger of being in the play-in, and possibly facing tonight’s opponent in the Atlanta Hawks. One reliable threat in terms of offense off the bench has been Cole Anthony. The guard maximizes his twenty to twenty two minutes and has averaged 14 points in the month of February. Play his over tonight.

Fading the Magic on the road, what else is new. Jalen Suggs is still out for Orlando and they are only 6-14 SU since his injury. As for Atlanta, after suffering some brutal injuries to key starters, they have impressively covered 7 straight games (4-3 SU) and lost these 3 games by a total of just 7 points. Typically I like to fade Orlando ATS, but with essentially a pick 'em line, we mine as well go for the plus money here.

The Hawks don’t have much depth right now. Not only did they trade away two key rotation players in De’Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic, but Vit Krejci (back) and Larry Nance Jr. (knee) are set to miss multiple weeks. Their absences have contributed to Caris LeVert logging at least 32 minutes and recording at least 28 combined points, rebounds and assists in both of his last two games. That included when he had 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists against the Magic, who he will face again Thursday. With LeVert likely to play at least 30 minutes again, this over is appealing.

B365 @ -115. With the trade to the Hawks, Caris LeVert has found himself with an expanded offensive role. After a muted first game with Atlanta, LeVert has played 30+ regulation minutes in each of the last two, netting 18 points against the Magic and 20 against the Knicks. With Vit Krecji out, LeVert should find continued usage in the second unit. With 26+ minutes this season, LeVert even cleared this in 6/9 on a crowded Cavaliers offense - the minutes should be there for him now. The Magic are tough on paper, but they do struggle against PnR ball-handlers.

Feel like I've done well this season fading Trae Young at these big numbers. He's averaging 23.7 PPG on the season and facing a terrific Magic defense (third in rating, second in field goals allowed per game) on Thursday. Young was held to 19 points in Orlando a couple of games ago. And for whatever reason, Young's scoring average is much lower at home (21.5 PPG) than away (25.1 PPG). Our model has Young at 24.6 points.