The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks square off Tuesday night in a play-in tournament showdown for the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. While both teams opted to rest starters in Sunday’s regular-season finale, Tuesday’s game will feature all the key pieces—and for Orlando, that starts with Paolo Banchero.
Here is the featured Paolo Banchero prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Tuesday’s matchup:
Best Paolo Banchero Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 29.5 Points (-110)
Banchero enters the play-in having delivered consistent offensive production over the season’s final month, and he’s been particularly effective against the Hawks. In three matchups this season, he’s averaged 33.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists—highlighted by a 33-point, 10-rebound effort in Orlando’s April 9 victory.
That performance marked Banchero’s third straight double-double and extended his streak of 20-point games to 20. He poured in 21 of his 33 points in the first half and helped Orlando build a comfortable lead before sealing the win with a pair of crucial buckets down the stretch.
The Magic shot 50 percent in that contest and held the upper hand for most of the night thanks to Banchero’s early aggression and steady shot-making. Against an Atlanta team that’s struggled to contain dynamic scoring forwards, Banchero’s ability to operate inside and out makes this line particularly appealing.
The Hawks could be put in a challenging position, with Mouhamed Gueye being a top option they rely on to guard top-tier wings. However, he is often a spacing liability offensively since he struggles to make open shots. Can Atlanta generate enough offensive production with Gueye on the floor in a high-stakes game? Banchero can produce against this defense regardless, but it’d become even simpler if Gueye is played off the floor due to his shooting.
With a playoff berth on the line and the All-Star forward serving as Orlando’s clear go-to option, expect Banchero to take advantage of his usual heavy usage rate with a strong outlook to drop clear the 29.5-point line.
