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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Magic

The Charlotte Hornets tip off against the Orlando Magic in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Hornets to Cover the Line?

The Hornets should give a good account of themselves against the Magic and the prediction is to bet them on the spread. The +6 looks attractive and -108 is available.

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9 Triumphs for Magic in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Charlotte Hornets have suffered successive road defeats. Their most recent game was a 126-109 home win at Spectrum Center where they beat Washington Wizards. LaMelo Ball poured in 23 points, with Brandon Miller contributing 20 and Kon Knueppel adding 19.

Orlando Magic won last time out by a 110-106 scoreline. It was on the road against Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Offensively, Desmond Bane led the charge with 23, while Anthony Black contributed 22 and Tyus Jones 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Magic who came out on top when they last played the Hornets. At Spectrum Center, a 123-107 win was recorded. The Magic have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Hornets. They’ve landed 9 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic logo Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Hornets logo Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 114.6 points, 44.0 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 78.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 116.2 points and 42.8 rebounds per contest.

Kon Knueppel is averaging 21.4 points and 4.0 (43.0%) 3-pointers made. Moussa Diabate averages 6.8 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.3 assists.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.0 points, 45.4 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 73.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 116.4 points and 45.5 rebounds.

Desmond Bane is averaging 20.8 points, 4.7 assists and 2.5 (45.5%) 3-pointers made, while Wendell Carter Jr. has an average of 7.3 rebounds.

Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Hornets will be able to cover the spread in this NBA contest, with +6 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -108 that is currently available.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Hornets vs Magic stats:

  • The +6 line has been covered by Hornets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 13 of their last 20 games.

Hornets +6 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kon Knueppel Over 18.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has totaled Over 18.5 points in 6 straight games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -110 available for this Player Points wager.

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Paolo Banchero Under 25.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Paolo Banchero (Magic) has scored an average of 18.75 points in the past 8 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -123.

Latest Paolo Banchero Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +6.5
Totals Under 230.5
Player Points Kon Knueppel Over 18.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 113 - 115 Magic logo Magic

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Magic to enjoy a 115-113 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Magic Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

The Orlando Magic odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -256 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 72% chance of winning. Charlotte Hornets are the underdogs at +210 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 230.5 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 230.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Paolo Banchero Favorite to Get Most Points

Paolo Banchero is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -108 to score Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -119.

Player Points
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 25.5
-108
Under 25.5
-119
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-116
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 18.5
-108
Under 18.5
-118
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-106
Under 7.5
-123
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 5.5
+103
Under 5.5
-135
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 4.5
-115
Under 4.5
-114
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Anthony Black (Magic)
Over 4.5
+124
Under 4.5
-164
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 11.5
+105
Under 11.5
-139
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 8.5
+101
Under 8.5
-133
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-135
Under 7.5
+103
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 5.5
-118
Under 5.5
-112
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Magic Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Kia Center

The Magic have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 117.00 points scored and 110.30 points allowed.

The Hornets have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 112.50 points on offense and surrendering 118.00 on defense.

In their last matchup at Kia Center, the Magic came out on top 102-86 against the Hornets. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Kia Center, the Magic have won six while the Hornets have four victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Home Stats 8-2 227.30 117.00 110.30 3 7
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 2-8 230.50 112.50 118.00 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 30 34.41 617 116 20.6 3.9 2.3 6.1 0.5 0.6
Kon Knueppel 30 33.71 581 106 19.4 3.5 3.6 5.2 0.2 0.7
Brandon Miller 14 28.9 254 50 18.1 3.6 2.6 3.9 1.2 1.0

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Desmond Bane 30 33.75 574 137 19.1 4.6 1.9 4.4 0.5 0.8
Franz Wagner 24 33.38 545 88 22.7 3.7 1.5 6.1 0.4 1.2
Paolo Banchero 20 32.87 410 89 20.5 4.5 0.9 8.5 0.7 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

23 Dec NBA
Wizards 109-126 Hornets
22 Dec NBA
Hornets 132-139 Cavaliers
20 Dec NBA
Hornets 86-112 Pistons
18 Dec NBA
Hawks 126-133 Hornets
14 Dec NBA
Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets
05 Dec NBA
Hornets 111-86 Raptors
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
01 Dec NBA
Hornets 103-116 Nets

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

23 Dec NBA
Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers
22 Dec NBA
Magic 97-120 Warriors
20 Dec NBA
Magic 128-127 Jazz
18 Dec NBA
Magic 115-126 Nuggets
13 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-120 Magic
09 Dec NBA
Heat 108-117 Magic
07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Heat 105-106 Magic
03 Dec NBA
Spurs 114-112 Magic
01 Dec NBA
Bulls 120-125 Magic

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Nuggets 21 8 0.724 125.2 116.5 8.7 9-5 12-3 3-1 15-7 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 20 10 0.667 118.5 113.5 5 12-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 21 8 0.724 125.2 116.5 8.7 9-5 12-3 3-1 15-7 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 20 10 0.667 118.5 113.5 5 12-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 3W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 21 8 0.724 125.2 116.5 8.7 9-5 12-3 3-1 15-7 7-3 1L
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 20 10 0.667 118.5 113.5 5 12-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 3W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak