Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

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The Charlotte Hornets (18-58) welcome the Orlando Magic (45-31) to Spectrum Center Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Magic lead 3-0 and have covered in all 3 games

Orlando is coming off a 117-108 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, covering as a 4.5-point underdog. It has won 3 straight after losing 3 straight, going 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in that span. They are 49-27 ATS on the season. Orlando is led by F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 22.4 points per game (PPG).

The Hornets have lost 4 straight games, yet are 2-2 ATS in those. They are coming off an 89-86 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, failing to cover as a 1.5-point favorite. Charlotte is 30-46 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS in its last 6 at home. It is led by F Miles Bridges at 23.9 PPG.

Magic at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Hornets +530 (bet $100 to win $530)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic -11.5 (-110) | Hornets +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 205.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Hornets key injuries

Magic

None

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Miles Bridges (wrist) probable
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
F Brandon Miller (wrist) probable
C Nick Richards (plantar fascia) questionable
F Grant Williams (ankle) probable
C Mark Williams (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 108, Hornets 98

Moneyline

PASS.

The Magic are rightfully a strong favorite and have dominated the series this season, but they aren’t worth any consideration at -750.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +11.5 (-110).

Charlotte has covered in 2 straight games as a double-digit underdog, losing to the Boston Celtics by 14 as an 18-point underdog and to the LA Clippers by 12 as a 14-point underdog. It has also gone 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games as an underdog of 9 or more. The Hornets have capable scoring in Bridges, but struggle to consistently produce.

Orlando isn’t among the best offenses either and may not pull away by more than this margin. It is 1-1 ATS in its last 2 games as a double-digit favorite and has scored 104 or fewer points in 3 of its last 5. The Magic haven’t rewarded bettors as of late, going just 2-4 ATS in their last 6.

Take HORNETS +11.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 205.5 (-110).

The Magic have gone Under in 5 of their last 6 games and have allowed 103 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5, which were against far more competent offenses than Charlotte.

Orlando ranks 2nd in defensive rating while Charlotte is 28th in offensive rating. The Hornets have gone Under in 2 of their last 4 games and are 36-40 O/U on the season.

Back UNDER 205.5 (-110).

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