Orlando Magic
Basketball NBA Spectrum Center Thu 30 Oct 19:00
Charlotte Hornets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Hornets

The Orlando Magic go up against the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA matchup at Spectrum Center, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, October 30. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Total Line Looks Too High and We’ll Go Under

The total line looks too big at 241.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that the Magic and the Hornets don’t produce too many fireworks.

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Magic Have Won 9 Out of 10 on the H2H

Orlando Magic have now lost four straight games. On the road in their previous game, Detroit Pistons won 135-116 at Little Caesars Arena. Paolo Banchero led the way with 24 points, while Franz Wagner added 22 and Tristan da Silva chipped in 15.

Charlotte Hornets lost on the road in their last game. Miami Heat won 144-117 at Kaseya Center. LaMelo Ball scored 20 points, with Kon Knueppel adding 19 and Collin Sexton 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic triumphed 111-104 when they last played the Hornets. This head-to-head was played at Spectrum Center. The Magic have four straight wins against the Hornets. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Celtics Magic 1 4 0.2 114 122.6 -8.6 1-2 0-2 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
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Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 103.8 points, 42.9 rebounds, 19.8 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 44.4% from the field and 71.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 114.5 points and 42.9 rebounds per contest.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 26.2 points and 1.5 (32.6%) 3-pointers made. Wendell Carter Jr. averages 9.5 rebounds and Franz Wagner 4.3 assists.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.8 points, 45.1 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 6.6 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 75.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 122.8 points and 44.8 rebounds.

Miles Bridges is averaging 11.9 points, Tidjane Salaun 5.8 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 3.8 assists along with 1.7 (39.5%) 3-pointers made.

Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Our Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

There are reasons for anticipating that the points tally will be lower than the line in this NBA contest. If you agree with our pick of Under 241.5, you will find odds of -110 available.

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Key Magic vs Hornets stats:

  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Magic games on the road.
  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Magic games.
  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Hornets games at home.
  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Hornets games at home.
  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 games between these teams.

Under 241.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LaMelo Ball Over 7.5 Assists -145 BetMGM logo

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) has totaled Over 7.5 assists in 4 of the past 4 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -145 for this happening.

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Anthony Black (Magic) has recorded Under 12.5 points in 8 of the past 10 games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -130 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 241.5
Spread Hornets +2.5
Player Assists LaMelo Ball Over 7.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 241.5 on the total, Hornets to cover the +2.5 spread and LaMelo Ball (Hornets) to get Over 7.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 118 - 120 Hornets logo Hornets

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Hornets landing a 120-118 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets 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.

Books Predicting a Close Encounter

Sportsbooks’ favorites Orlando Magic are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -154 about them triumphing means a 61% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Charlotte Hornets are least likely to win at +130.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 239.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 239.5 can find odds of -106 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Paolo Banchero Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Paolo Banchero is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -106 to score Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -125.

Player Points
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 26.5
-106
Under 26.5
-125
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 25.5
-115
Under 25.5
-115
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-108
Under 20.5
-123
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-139
Under 7.5
+105
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-120
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Collin Sexton (Hornets)
Over 4.5
-103
Under 4.5
-130
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Franz Wagner (Magic)
Over 3.5
-108
Under 3.5
-123
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Player Rebounds
Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-112
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-132
Under 7.5
-100
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-149
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-118
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Hornets Have Suffered Six Losses in Past Ten at Home

The Hornets have a 4-6 record in their last 10 home games, posting 110.80 points per contest while yielding 116.60.

The Magic have endured six consecutive losses away from home. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 108.50 points on average and giving up 114.10.

The Magic earned a 111-104 win over the Hornets the last time they played at Spectrum Center. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at Spectrum Center, the Magic have secured seven victories, as the Hornets have picked up three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O241.5 U241.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 4-6 227.40 110.80 116.60 2 8
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 4-6 222.60 108.50 114.10 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O241.5 = Games Over 241.5 Points
  • U241.5 = Games Under 241.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

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Team News

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Paolo Banchero 5 35.92 115 15 23.0 3.0 0.6 9.0 1.4 0.6
Franz Wagner 5 34.92 112 15 22.4 3.0 1.6 5.6 0.4 1.0
Desmond Bane 5 32.42 88 14 17.6 2.8 1.4 4.8 0.4 0.2

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
LaMelo Ball 4 32.58 105 38 26.3 9.5 4.3 8.3 0.3 1.8
Miles Bridges 4 32.2 75 15 18.8 3.8 2.3 7.0 0.3 0.8
Kon Knueppel 4 29.48 64 8 16.0 2.0 4.0 4.3 - 0.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Moritz Wagner
Injured
Jamal Cain
Unavailable
Colin Castleton
Unavailable

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Grant Williams
Injured
Josh Green
Injured
Brandon Miller
Injured

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 Orlando Magic Lineups

29 Oct NBA
Magic 116-135 Pistons
27 Oct NBA
Magic 124-136 76ers
25 Oct NBA
Bulls 110-98 Magic
24 Oct NBA
Hawks 111-107 Magic
22 Oct NBA
Heat 121-125 Magic
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 89-120 Celtics
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 107-98 Magic
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 93-95 Magic
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 100-109 Celtics
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 86-103 Celtics

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

28 Oct NBA
Hornets 117-144 Heat
26 Oct NBA
Hornets 139-113 Wizards
25 Oct NBA
Hornets 121-125 76ers
22 Oct NBA
Nets 117-136 Hornets
13 Apr NBA
Hornets 86-93 Celtics
11 Apr NBA
Hornets 94-130 Celtics
09 Apr NBA
Hornets 96-126 Raptors
08 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 124-100 Hornets
06 Apr NBA
Bulls 131-117 Hornets
04 Apr NBA
Kings 125-102 Hornets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 4 0 1 129.3 123.8 5.5 2-0 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Knicks 2 2 0.5 110.5 110.5 0 2-0 0-2 1-0 2-2 2-2 2L
Celtics 2 3 0.4 114.2 107.2 7 1-1 1-2 0-2 1-3 2-3 2W
Raptors 1 4 0.2 121.4 127.8 -6.4 0-2 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-4 4L
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 4 0 1 119.8 111.3 8.5 3-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 4-0 4W
Bucks 3 1 0.75 122.3 116.3 6 2-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 3-1 1W
Cavaliers 3 2 0.6 116.2 115.2 1 1-0 2-2 2-0 3-2 3-2 1L
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Pacers 0 4 0 113.3 122.5 -9.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-4 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 3 1 0.75 131.5 115.8 15.7 2-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3W
Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Hawks 2 3 0.4 113.8 120.4 -6.6 0-2 2-1 1-0 2-2 2-3 1W
Wizards 1 3 0.25 121 129.5 -8.5 0-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 1-3 2L
Magic 1 4 0.2 114 122.6 -8.6 1-2 0-2 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 5 0 1 118.2 110.8 7.4 2-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 5-0 5W
Nuggets 3 1 0.75 128.3 112.5 15.8 2-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Trail Blazers 3 2 0.6 123.6 118.6 5 1-1 2-1 1-1 3-2 3-2 2W
Jazz 2 2 0.5 126.3 120.8 5.5 2-1 0-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 4 1 0.8 120.8 115.2 5.6 3-0 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-1 2W
Lakers 3 2 0.6 117.6 117.2 0.4 1-2 2-0 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Suns 1 4 0.2 116 126 -10 1-1 0-3 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Grizzlies 3 2 0.6 120.4 123 -2.6 2-1 1-1 1-0 2-1 3-2 1W
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Pelicans 0 4 0 104 123 -19 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-4 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 4 0 1 119.8 111.3 8.5 3-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 4-0 4W
76ers 4 0 1 129.3 123.8 5.5 2-0 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Heat 3 1 0.75 131.5 115.8 15.7 2-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3W
Bucks 3 1 0.75 122.3 116.3 6 2-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 3-1 1W
Cavaliers 3 2 0.6 116.2 115.2 1 1-0 2-2 2-0 3-2 3-2 1L
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Knicks 2 2 0.5 110.5 110.5 0 2-0 0-2 1-0 2-2 2-2 2L
Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Hawks 2 3 0.4 113.8 120.4 -6.6 0-2 2-1 1-0 2-2 2-3 1W
Celtics 2 3 0.4 114.2 107.2 7 1-1 1-2 0-2 1-3 2-3 2W
Wizards 1 3 0.25 121 129.5 -8.5 0-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 1-3 2L
Raptors 1 4 0.2 121.4 127.8 -6.4 0-2 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-4 4L
Magic 1 4 0.2 114 122.6 -8.6 1-2 0-2 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
Pacers 0 4 0 113.3 122.5 -9.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-4 4L
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 5 0 1 118.2 110.8 7.4 2-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 5-0 5W
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Warriors 4 1 0.8 120.8 115.2 5.6 3-0 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-1 2W
Nuggets 3 1 0.75 128.3 112.5 15.8 2-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Trail Blazers 3 2 0.6 123.6 118.6 5 1-1 2-1 1-1 3-2 3-2 2W
Lakers 3 2 0.6 117.6 117.2 0.4 1-2 2-0 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Grizzlies 3 2 0.6 120.4 123 -2.6 2-1 1-1 1-0 2-1 3-2 1W
Jazz 2 2 0.5 126.3 120.8 5.5 2-1 0-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Suns 1 4 0.2 116 126 -10 1-1 0-3 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
Pelicans 0 4 0 104 123 -19 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-4 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 4 0 1 119.8 111.3 8.5 3-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 4-0 4W
Thunder 5 0 1 118.2 110.8 7.4 2-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 5-0 5W
76ers 4 0 1 129.3 123.8 5.5 2-0 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Warriors 4 1 0.8 120.8 115.2 5.6 3-0 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-1 2W
Nuggets 3 1 0.75 128.3 112.5 15.8 2-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Heat 3 1 0.75 131.5 115.8 15.7 2-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3W
Bucks 3 1 0.75 122.3 116.3 6 2-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 3-1 1W
Cavaliers 3 2 0.6 116.2 115.2 1 1-0 2-2 2-0 3-2 3-2 1L
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Lakers 3 2 0.6 117.6 117.2 0.4 1-2 2-0 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Grizzlies 3 2 0.6 120.4 123 -2.6 2-1 1-1 1-0 2-1 3-2 1W
Trail Blazers 3 2 0.6 123.6 118.6 5 1-1 2-1 1-1 3-2 3-2 2W
Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Knicks 2 2 0.5 110.5 110.5 0 2-0 0-2 1-0 2-2 2-2 2L
Jazz 2 2 0.5 126.3 120.8 5.5 2-1 0-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Hawks 2 3 0.4 113.8 120.4 -6.6 0-2 2-1 1-0 2-2 2-3 1W
Celtics 2 3 0.4 114.2 107.2 7 1-1 1-2 0-2 1-3 2-3 2W
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
Wizards 1 3 0.25 121 129.5 -8.5 0-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 1-3 2L
Magic 1 4 0.2 114 122.6 -8.6 1-2 0-2 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
Suns 1 4 0.2 116 126 -10 1-1 0-3 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
Raptors 1 4 0.2 121.4 127.8 -6.4 0-2 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-4 4L
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
Pacers 0 4 0 113.3 122.5 -9.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-4 4L
Pelicans 0 4 0 104 123 -19 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-4 4L
  • 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