Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Magic

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

We wouldn’t be surprised to see the Hornets triumph and it makes sense to take +6.5 on the spread at -110 when they go up against the Magic.

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Charlotte Hornets were beaten 94-87 at Spectrum Center in their previous game, being turned over at home to Cleveland Cavaliers. Brandon Miller dropped 24 points, as Kon Knueppel finished with 21 and Collin Sexton 11.

Orlando Magic lost in their last game. Memphis Grizzlies won 126-109 at The O2 Arena. Anthony Black scored 19 points, with Wendell Carter Jr. adding 18 and Paolo Banchero 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hornets won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 120-105 victory was registered against the Magic at Kia Center. The Magic have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Hornets	16	28	0.364	115.8	115.9	-0.1	7-13	9-15	4-4	11-19	5-5	1L

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The Hornets have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.1 points, 49.6 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 46.4% from the field and 82.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 105.3 points and 39.2 rebounds per matchup.

Brandon Miller is averaging 18.8 points, Moussa Diabate 7.3 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.0 assists along with 3.5 (34.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Magic have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.9 points, 45.3 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 114.6 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 23.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists, while Anthony Black has an average of 2.0 (36.4%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that the Hornets can either win or suffer a narrow defeat in this NBA showdown. That makes the underdogs at +6.5 the best play and -110 are available.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Hornets vs Magic stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 7 of their last 10 games.

Hornets +6.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets 116 - 120 Magic

The Magic are available at huge odds to register a 120-116 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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.

With a 71% chance of securing victory, Orlando Magic are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -244. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +200 about Charlotte Hornets.

The current spread is 6.5 and total points is 229.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 229.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Hornets

+200

Magic

-244

Point Spread

Hornets +6.5

-110

Magic -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 229.5

-110

Over 229.5

-110

The favorite to score most points is Paolo Banchero. You can get -100 that he scores Over 21.5 points or -130 that he goes Under.

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 21.5

-100

Under 21.5

-130

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Over 21.5

+104

Under 21.5

-135

Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

Over 18.5

+104

Under 18.5

-135

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Over 17.5

-120

Under 17.5

-108

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 17.5

-114

Under 17.5

-114

Anthony Black (Magic)

Over 16.5

-122

Under 16.5

-106

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 16.5

-118

Under 16.5

-110

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 16.5

-105

Under 16.5

-123

Jalen Suggs (Magic)

Over 11.5

-130

Under 11.5

-100

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-110

Collin Sexton (Hornets)

Over 11.5

-106

Under 11.5

-122

Moussa Diabate (Hornets)

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-130

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 6.5

-102

Under 6.5

-127

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+118

Anthony Black (Magic)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-154

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Over 3.5

+122

Under 3.5

-159

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+128

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 3.5

+126

Under 3.5

-164

Jalen Suggs (Magic)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-145

Collin Sexton (Hornets)

Over 3.5

+136

Under 3.5

-179

Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+134

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 2.5

-169

Under 2.5

+130

Moussa Diabate (Hornets)

Over 8.5

-135

Under 8.5

+104

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 8.5

+117

Under 8.5

-152

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 7.5

+109

Under 7.5

-141

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-137

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-154

Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+118

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-156

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-122

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+118

Anthony Black (Magic)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+114

Jalen Suggs (Magic)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

+128

The Magic own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 117.90 points on average and giving up 116.20.

The Hornets have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 122.90 points on offense and surrendering 111.40 on defense.

In their most recent matchup at Kia Center, the Hornets got the better of the Magic 120-105. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Kia Center, the Magic have six victories and the Hornets four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O229.5	U229.5
Orlando Magic Home Stats		7-3	234.10	117.90	116.20	5	5
Charlotte Hornets Away Stats		6-4	234.30	122.90	111.40	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
• U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Orlando Magic Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 220.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 229.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.10 pts and allowed 105.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 122.90 pts and allowed 111.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 232.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 229.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.90 pts and allowed 114.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.90 pts and allowed 116.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.40 (82%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.6, Offensive 13.90, Defensive 35.70
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 5.90
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.70 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.30 (42%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (81.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 50, Offensive 13.90, Defensive 36.10
• Assists: 27.70
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 5.40
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.20 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.70 (80.74%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 33.50
• Assists: 27.70
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 14.40
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.70 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.00 (78.74%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 32.00
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 11.70
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	27	16	0.628	116.8	109.8	7	13-7	14-9	6-4	20-10	6-4	1W
Knicks	26	18	0.591	117.9	113.8	4.1	17-6	9-12	6-3	19-11	3-7	1W
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Nets	12	30	0.286	107.9	114.5	-6.6	6-16	6-14	3-8	9-18	2-8	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	32	10	0.762	117.2	109.9	7.3	18-4	14-6	8-3	22-6	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	25	20	0.556	119.1	117.1	2	14-11	11-9	7-3	17-13	6-4	1W
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Pacers	10	35	0.222	109.9	118.3	-8.4	8-16	2-19	2-8	7-23	4-6	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Hornets	16	28	0.364	115.8	115.9	-0.1	7-13	9-15	4-4	11-19	5-5	1L
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Pelicans	10	36	0.217	114.7	122	-7.3	7-19	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	32	10	0.762	117.2	109.9	7.3	18-4	14-6	8-3	22-6	8-2	4W
Celtics	27	16	0.628	116.8	109.8	7	13-7	14-9	6-4	20-10	6-4	1W
Knicks	26	18	0.591	117.9	113.8	4.1	17-6	9-12	6-3	19-11	3-7	1W
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	25	20	0.556	119.1	117.1	2	14-11	11-9	7-3	17-13	6-4	1W
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Hornets	16	28	0.364	115.8	115.9	-0.1	7-13	9-15	4-4	11-19	5-5	1L
Nets	12	30	0.286	107.9	114.5	-6.6	6-16	6-14	3-8	9-18	2-8	3L
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L
Pacers	10	35	0.222	109.9	118.3	-8.4	8-16	2-19	2-8	7-23	4-6	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L
Pelicans	10	36	0.217	114.7	122	-7.3	7-19	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	3L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Pistons	32	10	0.762	117.2	109.9	7.3	18-4	14-6	8-3	22-6	8-2	4W
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Celtics	27	16	0.628	116.8	109.8	7	13-7	14-9	6-4	20-10	6-4	1W
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Knicks	26	18	0.591	117.9	113.8	4.1	17-6	9-12	6-3	19-11	3-7	1W
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	25	20	0.556	119.1	117.1	2	14-11	11-9	7-3	17-13	6-4	1W
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Hornets	16	28	0.364	115.8	115.9	-0.1	7-13	9-15	4-4	11-19	5-5	1L
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W
Nets	12	30	0.286	107.9	114.5	-6.6	6-16	6-14	3-8	9-18	2-8	3L
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L
Pacers	10	35	0.222	109.9	118.3	-8.4	8-16	2-19	2-8	7-23	4-6	3L
Pelicans	10	36	0.217	114.7	122	-7.3	7-19	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	3L

• 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

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