The Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs. Magic Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs. Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Hawks and Thunder and play the Lakers next. The Magic have won 13 of their last 19 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.3 points and 5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Heat, lost to the Spurs, and play the Grizzlies next. The Hornets have won 19 of their last 25 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 47 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.4 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won nine of their last 10 games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have lost seven of their last eight games against Hornets teams that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last eight games following a home win.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Thursday games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won 13 of their last 14 games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Hornets have lost four of their last five home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last nine games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last six games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.6) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.5) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (92.3%) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only three qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (22.4), rebounds (8.6) and assists (5.0) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.1).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.9).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (21.5).
Hornets vs Magic Injury Report
Tidjane Salaun is out for the Hornets.
The Magic will be without Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, and Anthony Black.
Hornets vs Magic Prediction
The Magic are winning games lately, but they’re still banged up and 30-37-1 ATS on the season. I’ve never been excited to back the Magic, especially on the road where they have 16 losses. The Hornets are 42-27 ATS on the season and are a team we’ve backed a lot while those covers have piled up. The Hornets are 2-0 SU and ATS against the Magic since Christmas. I’d simply need more points to consider the Magic. Give me the Hornets and the reasonable number.