Charlotte Hornets (13-38) vs. Orlando Magic (26-29)
February 12, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -11.5; Over/Under: 205
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The Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic meet Wednesday 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 lost to the Pistons and Nets, and they play the Lakers, Nuggets, and Trail Blazers next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.6 points and 7.7 rebounds. Grant Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Hawks, beat the Spurs, and they play the Grizzlies, Wizards, and Cavs next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 104 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 105.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25 points and 5.1 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won 24 of their last 25 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Magic have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Hornets have won each of their last seven Wednesday games against Magic teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Hornets’ last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Magic’s last eight night games against the Hornets following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Magic vs Hornets Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner, while Jalen Suggs is doubtful.
The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. Nick Smith Jr., LaMelo Ball, and Josh Green are questionable.
Magic vs Hornets Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets are terrible when fully healthy, and now they’re without some of their best players. The Magic should win this game by a wide margin. The problem is the Magic have gotten worse since getting healthy, which includes losses in seven of their last 10 games. The Magic have scored less than 100 points in five of their last 10 games, which is quite impressive in today’s NBA. The Magic don’t have the offensive horses to cover large numbers, and by the looks of it they don’t have the offense to win games they should be winning. I need to see the Magic team from November before I can lay these sorts of numbers. It’s Hornets or pass for me.
