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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 in the playoffs, while the loser is eliminated.

We’re Going Over With Our Total Bet

We think that 218.5 is a generous total for Over backers when the Hornets meet the Magic. Take the -108 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

130-111 Hornets Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Charlotte Hornets have won their previous two games. The latest was a 127-126 (OT) home triumph at Spectrum Center against Miami Heat. LaMelo Ball tallied 30 points, while Miles Bridges put up 28 and Brandon Miller 23.

Orlando Magic have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia 76ers recently beat them 109-97. Desmond Bane scored 34 points, with Paolo Banchero adding 18 and Anthony Black 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 130-111 in favor of the Hornets when they last played the Magic, with the matchup taking place at Spectrum Center. It’s been three straight wins for the Hornets when playing the Magic. However, they have lost 6 of the previous 10 matchups between the pair.

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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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.7 points, 45.9 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 6.2 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 83.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.4 points and 40.6 rebounds per matchup.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 assists and 4.4 (32.6%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate averages 8.2 rebounds.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.0 points, 44.0 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 116.7 points and 42.0 rebounds.

Desmond Bane is averaging 19.3 points, Paolo Banchero 8.2 rebounds and Jalen Suggs 6.5 assists along with 2.7 (37.5%) 3-pointers made.

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 bet builder.

Game Prediction

Over 218.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this NBA matchup. We’re taking odds of -108 considering that the total line looks to be 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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LaMelo Ball Over 23.5 Points -109 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 -109 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Jalen Suggs Over 3.5 Rebounds -167 BetMGM logo

Jalen Suggs (Magic) has secured Over 3.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. There is odds of -167 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

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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

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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 -164 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 62% chance of winning. At +138, Orlando Magic are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

3 is the spread and 218.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 218.5 selection is available to back at -108.

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

LaMelo Ball is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -109 that he scores Over 23.5 points or -125 that he goes Under.

Player Points
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 23.5
-109
Under 23.5
-125
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 22.5
-123
Under 22.5
-110
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-115
Under 20.5
-118
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-127
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 5.5
-109
Under 5.5
-125
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 4.5
-105
Under 4.5
-130
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 3.5
-114
Under 3.5
-118
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 10.5
+107
Under 10.5
-143
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-137
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-118
Under 7.5
-118
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-154
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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
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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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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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

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