The Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic meet Thursday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Nuggets, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Wizards next. The Hornets have split their last 10 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47.8 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.9 points and 7.6 assists, while Brandon Miller is averaging 19.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Kon Knueppel is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Pelicans, split with the Grizzlies, and they play the Cavs next. The Magic have won 22 of their last 37 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.2 points and 3.6 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.9 points and 8.8 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 11 games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Hornets have lost nine of their last 10 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Hornets following a loss.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Kia Center.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won eight of their last nine games against the Magic following a home loss.
- The Magic have lost three of their last five games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Magic’s last eight games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (93.0%) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only three qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (20.9), rebounds (8.8) and assists (5.0) per game this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Kon Knueppel ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.7%) this season.
- LaMelo Ball ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.1).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (22.0).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.8).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.7).
Magic vs Hornets Injury Report
Jalen Suggs is questionable for the Magic.
The Hornets will be without Mason Plumlee and KJ Simpson.
Magic vs Hornets Prediction
The Magic should be favored at home with the rest advantage, but they’re 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. There’s also a decent layoff for the Magic, so who knows if there will be any rust. The Magic are 17-25 ATS on the season. The Hornets played last night, but they’re competing and are 25-19 ATS on the season. The Hornets beat the Magic a month ago as 5.5-point underdogs. This line is showing too much love to the Magic. I’ll grab the points with the Hornets.