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Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Game Preview
Orlando is back home after the Europe set and the focus is simple: start faster. The Magic got buried early in both games against Memphis, and that’s not a script they can afford to repeat in a divisional spot where the opponent is comfortable hanging around.
Charlotte arrives after a frustrating offensive night, but the Hornets have been more competitive lately, and Brandon Miller has been carrying a big chunk of the scoring load.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | +200 | +6.5 (-112) | O 228.5 (-110) |
| Orlando Magic | -245 | -6.5 (-108) | U 228.5 (-110) |
Charlotte Hornets Betting Form
Charlotte is still volatile night to night, but the recent form has been steadier than the record suggests. The Hornets can stay live when Miller is efficient and they’re not giving away possessions with sloppy turnovers.
The issue is shot quality when the game tightens. If the threes aren’t falling and LaMelo Ball can’t get clean paint touches, the scoring droughts get long, and that’s how underdogs turn a competitive game into a double-digit loss.
For recent results, splits, and matchup context, use the Charlotte Hornets team page.
Orlando Magic Betting Form
Orlando’s baseline is defense and physicality, but the first-quarter urgency is the key adjustment coming out of the Europe trip. When the Magic start with force, they can control tempo and make opponents score late in the clock.
Injury Report: Jalen Suggs is questionable. Moe Wagner is expected to be available.
For home splits and current form, use the Orlando Magic team page.
Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Matchup Breakdown
This game is about whether Orlando can set the tone early.
- Magic edge: defense-to-offense and half-court control at home. If Orlando wins the first quarter and keeps Charlotte out of transition, the Hornets’ offense can get stuck.
- Hornets edge: scoring pop. If Miller stays hot and Charlotte gets even average three-point shooting, the +6.5 stays live into the fourth.
- Swing factor: Suggs’ availability. If he’s in, Orlando’s point-of-attack defense and ball pressure are better, and that usually leads to cleaner margins on the spread.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Predictions and Best Bets
I’m backing Orlando to cover at home. Charlotte is improving, but the Hornets are coming off a rough shooting game, and Orlando should be in a better rhythm after getting back to routine and focusing on the early-game urgency that burned them overseas.
Best Bet: Magic -6.5 (-108)
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