Orlando Magic (11-7) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-10)
November 25, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +4.5; Over/Under: +213.5
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The Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Lakers and Pistons, and they play the Bulls, Nets, and Knicks next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 107 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 103.1 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 23.6 points and 5.8 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Bucks, beat the Pistons, and they play the Heat, Knicks, and Hawks next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 110.7 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 30.2 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 19.8 points and 4.9 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won eight of their last nine games.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Magic teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last six games as favorites following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last five games has gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.6) this season.
- Brandon Miller ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (3.8) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Franz Wagner ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
- Jalen Suggs ranks T8th in the league for total steals + blocks (46) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.8).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.7).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (103.1).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.8).
Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets may not win games, but they’ve covered 7 of their last 10 games. The Hornets are competing and getting fabulous play out of Ball. The problem is we’re not getting enough points for me to look in the Hornets’ direction. The Magic continue to win and cover numbers, as they’re 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Magic beat the Hornets 114-89 two weeks ago. The Magic are deeper and are playing solid at both ends. The line seems soft. Give me the Magic.
