The Magic are set to face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, Nov 26. The game is scheduled for 6:00 ET while airing on BSF. Orlando enters this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 228.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Magic vs Hornets player props and predictions below.
Magic vs. Hornets Odds
- Spread: Magic -7.5
- Total 228.5
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Nov 26
- Time: 6:00 ET
- Location: Amway Center, Orlando FL
- TV: BSF
Hornets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 116 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Magic Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Orlando has averaged 109 points per game while allowing 102. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Magic have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.
Does Charlotte Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Coming into today’s matchup, the Hornets will be looking to build on their current two game winning streak and their overall record is currently 5-9. At this time, the team’s rank is 12th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 4th in the Southeast division.
In their previous game, the Hornets’ offense finished with 117 points, which is right in line with their current average of 113.9 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Hornets have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 15th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 28th in terms of percentage and 27th in three-pointers made.
Coming into the game, the Hornets will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 121.6 points per game (26th).
Opponents are hitting 56.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.9% of their three-point attempts.
Can Orlando Grab a Win at Home?
Facing the Hornets today, the Magic look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 11-5. At this time, the team’s rank is 2nd in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 1st in the Southeast division.
In their latest game, the Magic offense put up 113 points against the Celtics. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50.6% and made 11 threes. One area that the Magic offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 2nd in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 46%.
So far this season, the Magic defense has been performing well, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 106.8 points allowed per contest.
On two point field goal attempts, the Magic’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.4% and allowing 35.1% from beyond the arc.
Magic vs. Hornets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Franz Wagner and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -106 while the under is at -129. For his matchup against the Magic, we recommend taking the under on Franz Wagner and his prop bet of 20.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 18.
- The Prop: Franz Wagner Under 20.5 Points (-129)
Magic vs. Hornets Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +7.5, we have the Hornets as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 228.5 and our model has the Hornets and Magic finishing with a combined 219 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Hornets +7.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook