Charlotte Hornets (4-6) vs. Orlando Magic (5-6)
November 12, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -6.5; Over/Under: +218.5
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The Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Pacers, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Cavaliers and Bucks next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 109.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 29.4 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 17 points and 4.3 rebounds. Tre Mann is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Bridges is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Pelicans and Wizards, and they play the Pacers and 76ers next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 108 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 106.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 19.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 23 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost 20 of their last 22 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 15 of their last 16 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven games as underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last six games as home favorites against the Hornets have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Jalen Suggs is one of only nine qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.8) this season.
- Brandon Miller ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (3.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.0).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (23.1).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.9).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Orlando Magic are still down their best player and while they’re coming off a couple of wins, the competition hasn’t been great and the offense can still be hit or miss. The Charlotte Hornets have won two of their last three games and nearly upset the 76ers on the road. Ball is playing at an All-Star level and will be the best player on the floor in this game. Tournament game, I expect the Hornets to put up a fight. Give me the points.
