Charlotte Hornets
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  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Play-in Tournament Betting Preview: Hornets vs Magic

The Charlotte Hornets face the Orlando Magic in this Eastern Conference NBA Play-In Tournament game. The winner secures the No. 7 seed and a first-round matchup against the Detroit Pistons, while the loser is eliminated.

We’re Going Over With Our Total Bet

We think 218.5 is a generous total for Over bettors when the Hornets take on the Magic. With both teams capable of putting up points, we like the value on the Over at -108.

Back-to-Back Losses for Magic

The Charlotte Hornets (44-38, 23-18 Away) enter this matchup on a two-game winning streak, with their latest a 127-126 (OT) home win over the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center. LaMelo Ball scored 30 points, while Miles Bridges added 28 and Brandon Miller finished with 23.

The Orlando Magic (45-37, 25-15 Home) have dropped their last two games, including a 109-97 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Desmond Bane led the scoring with 34 points, while Paolo Banchero had 18 and Anthony Black chipped in with 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hornets beat the Magic 130-111 in their last meeting at Spectrum Center. Charlotte has now won three straight against Orlando, although they have lost six of the last 10 matchups between the teams.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic logo Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets logo Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Moussa Diabate, Brandon Miller.

Orlando Magic lineup: Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr..

Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted same game parlay.

Game Prediction

Over 218.5 points looks like a realistic outcome for this NBA matchup. We’re taking the -108 on offer, with the total line appearing a little too low here.

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Key Hornets vs Magic stats:

  • The 218.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Hornets games.
  • The 218.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Magic games at home.
  • The 218.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Magic games.
  • The 218.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Magic games.
  • The 218.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 218.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LaMelo Ball Over 23.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) has recorded an average of 29.4 points in the past 5 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -105 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Paolo Banchero Under 22.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Paolo Banchero (Magic) has totaled an average of 17.8 points in the past 10 games. We are therefore keen to back the -110 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 218.5
Spread Hornets -3
Player Points LaMelo Ball Over 23.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 218.5, Hornets -3 and LaMelo Ball (Hornets) to score Over 23.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 117 - 109 Magic logo Magic

There are plenty of betting angles here, including a correct score play on the Hornets. A 117-109 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Hornets Made Favorites by the Books

The Charlotte Hornets odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -147 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA Play-in showdown which means a 60% chance of winning. At +124, the Orlando Magic are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

3 is the spread and 217.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 217.5 selection is available to back at -114.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
LaMelo Ball Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

LaMelo Ball is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 23.5 points or -114 that he goes Under.

Player Points
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 23.5
-120
Under 23.5
-114
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 23.5
-108
Under 23.5
-127
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-118
Under 19.5
-115
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-130
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 5.5
-105
Under 5.5
-130
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 4.5
-115
Under 4.5
-118
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 3.5
-114
Under 3.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 9.5
-135
Under 9.5
-100
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-149
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+107
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 5.5
+120
Under 5.5
-161
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Magic Sitting on Six Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Magic have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, posting 119.40 points per contest while yielding 118.40.

The Hornets have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, posting 112.30 points per matchup while yielding 103.70.

The previous meeting at Kia Center saw the Hornets defeat the Magic 124-97. Across the last 10 meetings at Kia Center, both teams have recorded five victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O218.5 U218.5
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Home Stats 6-4 237.80 119.40 118.40 9 1
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 7-3 216.00 112.30 103.70 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O218.5 = Games Over 218.5 Points
  • U218.5 = Games Under 218.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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 1 43.5 28 2 28.0 2.0 5.0 9.0 3.0 1.0
LaMelo Ball 1 40 30 10 30.0 10.0 2.0 5.0 1.0 1.0
Brandon Miller 1 36.8 23 5 23.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 2.0 -

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Desmond Bane 1 39.7 34 3 34.0 3.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 -
Jalen Suggs 1 37.4 4 4 4.0 4.0 1.0 6.0 - 3.0
Paolo Banchero 1 36.1 18 4 18.0 4.0 - 5.0 1.0 -

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

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Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup
3 Desmond Bane
4 Jalen Suggs
5 Paolo Banchero
22 Franz Wagner
34 Wendell Carter Jr.
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup
0 Miles Bridges
1 LaMelo Ball
7 Kon Knueppel
14 Moussa Diabate
24 Brandon Miller

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

14 Apr NBA Playoffs
Heat 126-127 Hornets
12 Apr NBA
Hornets 110-96 Knicks
10 Apr NBA
Pistons 118-100 Hornets
07 Apr NBA
Hornets 102-113 Celtics
05 Apr NBA
Hornets 122-108 Timberwolves
03 Apr NBA
Pacers 108-129 Hornets
02 Apr NBA
Suns 107-127 Hornets
31 Mar NBA
Hornets 117-86 Nets
29 Mar NBA
Celtics 114-99 Hornets
28 Mar NBA
76ers 118-114 Hornets

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

15 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 97-109 76ers
12 Apr NBA
Magic 108-113 Celtics
10 Apr NBA
Magic 127-103 Bulls
08 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 120-132 Magic
06 Apr NBA
Pistons 107-123 Magic
05 Apr NBA
Magic 112-108 Pelicans
03 Apr NBA
Magic 138-127 Mavericks
01 Apr NBA
Hawks 130-101 Magic
31 Mar NBA
Suns 111-115 Magic
29 Mar NBA
Magic 87-139 Raptors

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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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