NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Hornets
The Orlando Magic go head-to-head with the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Can Magic Make it a Close Contest?
We’ve lined up a prediction which requires the Magic to keep close to the Hornets. We think that the betting line of +4 can be covered and you can secure -110.
Magic Are 7 From 10 on the H2H
Orlando Magic have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by Oklahoma City Thunder 113-108 at Kia Center. Paolo Banchero led the way with 32 points, while Desmond Bane added 16 and Jalen Suggs chipped in 14.
Charlotte Hornets won their last game which was at home. It was a 136-106 triumph at Spectrum Center against Miami Heat. LaMelo Ball recorded 30 points and 13 assists, while Coby White scored 24 points and Kon Knueppel 22.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Hornets have beaten the Magic in their last two meetings, winning by 120-105 and 124-97 scorelines. Both matchups were played at Kia Center. The Magic have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.
 Magic |
38 | 30 | 0.559 | 115.5 | 114.2 | 1.3 | 22-13 | 16-17 | 9-6 | 24-20 | 7-3 | 2L |
| Hornets |
35 | 34 | 0.507 | 115.8 | 112.2 | 3.6 | 15-17 | 20-17 | 10-5 | 21-22 | 7-3 | 1W |
Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games
The Magic have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.7 points, 45.7 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 81.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.9 points and 44.5 rebounds per matchup.
Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.5 points and 9.4 rebounds, while Jalen Suggs averages 5.5 assist and 2.4 (32.9%) 3-pointers.
Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games
The Hornets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.4 points, 46.2 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 105.1 points and 42.1 rebounds.
LaMelo Ball is averaging 20.2 points, 6.4 assists and 3.8 (35.5%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate has an average of 9.4 rebounds.
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
Magic are capable of staying close to the favorites in this NBA contest, so we’ll take a chance and wager the underdogs against the spread. There’s an attractive +4 available which is priced at -110.
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Key Magic vs Hornets stats:
Magic +4 Probability
If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Our Game Prediction
Published 00:02, 19 March 2026
Player Prop Picks
Jalen Suggs (Magic) has had Over 3.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -118 that this happens.
Latest Jalen Suggs Player Prop Odds
Tristan da Silva (Magic) has scored an average of 16 points in the past 5 games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -108 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.
Latest Tristan da Silva Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ll roll the dice and go for the Magic to enjoy a 111-108 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.
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Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Have Hornets as Favorites
Sportsbooks’ favorites Charlotte Hornets are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -189 about them triumphing means a 65% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Orlando Magic are the underdogs at +158 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread is calculated to be 5, while total points comes in at 226.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 226.5, there are odds of -110.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Paolo Banchero Favorite to Score the Most Points
Paolo Banchero is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -102 that he scores Over 23.5 points or -127 that he goes Under.
Player Points
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Spectrum Center
Magic Hold Advantage in Recent Head-to-Head Meetings at Spectrum Center
The Hornets have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, posting 112.30 points per contest while yielding 105.80.
The Magic have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 113.90 points on offense and surrendering 108.90 on defense.
The previous meeting at Spectrum Center saw the Magic defeat the Hornets 123-107. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Spectrum Center, the Magic have tallied seven wins, compared to the Hornets with three.
| Charlotte Hornets Home Stats |
6-4 | 218.10 | 112.30 | 105.80 | 3 | 7 | |
| Orlando Magic Away Stats |
6-4 | 222.80 | 113.90 | 108.90 | 2 | 8 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
- U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Orlando Magic Stats
Charlotte Hornets Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
- +4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +4 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -4 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 230.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 226.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 226.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 111.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.90 pts and allowed 108.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 220.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 218.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 226.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 226.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.40 pts and allowed 105.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.30 pts and allowed 105.80 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 29.00 (56%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (34%)
- Free Throws Made: 23.50 (81.6%)
- Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 35.80
- Assists: 26.90
- Blocks: 3.40
- Steals: 8.10
- Turnovers : 12.90
- Personal Fouls: 20.90
Last 10 Games on the Road
- 2-Pointers Made: 29.30 (54%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (34%)
- Free Throws Made: 18.70 (81.3%)
- Rebounds: Total 45.2, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 35.30
- Assists: 25.30
- Blocks: 4.40
- Steals: 8.30
- Turnovers : 13.50
- Personal Fouls: 20.70
Last 10 Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 22.90 (51%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 17.90 (39%)
- Free Throws Made: 15.90 (79.9%)
- Rebounds: Total 46.2, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 33.20
- Assists: 26.50
- Blocks: 4.80
- Steals: 8.60
- Turnovers : 12.50
- Personal Fouls: 20.80
Last 10 Home Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 21.50 (51%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 16.90 (36%)
- Free Throws Made: 18.60 (84.55%)
- Rebounds: Total 49, Offensive 14.30, Defensive 34.70
- Assists: 25.20
- Blocks: 4.20
- Steals: 7.20
- Turnovers : 14.50
- Personal Fouls: 21.60
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Kyrone Jones
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