For your Hornets vs. Magic predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Magic hit the road to face the Hornets on Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 207.5, with the Magic favored by 8.5 on the road. Check out our Hornets vs. Magic player props and predictions.
Hornets vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Magic -8.5
- Total 207.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Mar 5
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: BSSE
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous road games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 105 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Magic have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Charlotte has a 0-3 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 101 points per game while allowing 118. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Orlando?
Orlando is favored by 8.5 points today and has gone 17-5 ATS as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +10.7 points per game.
The Magic have won three straight games and are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 35-26. In their division, they are in 1st place.
Orlando’s ATS record for the season is 40-21, including a 19-13 mark on the road. They have covered the spread in their last three games on the road and have an average ATS scoring differential of -3.4 points per game on the road.
In their last game against the Pistons, the Magic won by a score of 113-91. The O/U line for that game was 217, and Orlando was favored by 11 points. The Magic are 29-32 on the O/U for the season, and their games have averaged 204 points over their last five.
For the season, Orlando has an average over/under line of 224.1 points. Today’s line is set at 207.5, and the Magic have hit the under in their last five games.
The Magic are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 111.5 points per game. However, their offense has been slightly better on the road, averaging 108.9 points per game compared to 114.3 at home.
So far this season, Orlando has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 32.8% of their games. In terms of pace, the Magic are 23rd in the league at 97.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Magic are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. Inside the arc, they are converting 54% of their attempts, which is 14th in the NBA. However, Orlando is just 30th in three-point shooting at 35%.
At this time, the Magic’s defense is positioned 5th in the NBA, permitting 109.9 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Magic defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.0% while allowing 35.6% from downtown.
Does Charlotte Have a Shot at a Home Win?
As the underdog, the Hornets have gone 13-44 this season and have failed to cover the spread in their last four games. Overall, Charlotte is 24-35 against the spread, with a 12-16 ATS record at home and 12-19 on the road.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 29-32, and today’s line of 207.5 is lower than all of their previous games. On average, the Hornets’ games have finished with 225.6 points.
In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Raptors by a score of 111-106. Charlotte covered the spread as 7-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 223.5.
Currently, the Hornets are in 13th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-46. Against other teams in the East, they are 9-29 and 4-6 against division opponents.
At home, the Hornets are averaging 108.9 points per game, which is 28th in the league. Overall, they are 29th in scoring at 107.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Charlotte is 22nd in the NBA at 97.5 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Hornets have made 45% of their field goal attempts, which is 26th in the league. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 35% as a team (21st). In terms of free throw attempts, Charlotte is last in the NBA at 18.8 per game.
When it comes to assists, the Hornets are 26th in the league at 24.8 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 23rd in the NBA. So far this season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 32.8% of their games.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Hornets is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 118.0 points per game (23rd). Charlotte’s defense is currently forcing 13 turnovers per game, which is 19th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 22nd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.7 rejections per game.
Hornets vs. Magic Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Paolo Banchero and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -104 while the under is at -131. Our model predicts that Paolo Banchero will finish the game going 8/17 from the field and scoring 22 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -104.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Over 21.5 Points (-104)
Hornets vs. Magic Predictions
In this Magic vs. Hornets matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Hornets at +8.5. While we project the Magic to win 108-106, our recommendation is to bet on the Hornets for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 207.5, and our model projects the Magic and Hornets to reach a combined total of 214 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Hornets +8.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook