Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

The Orlando Magic (-281) are 7-point favorites over the Charlotte Hornets (+231) in a Southeast Division matchup. The Magic (5-6) are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets (4-6) are 7th in the East.

This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic are currently on a 2-game win streak and are 1st in the Southeast Division. The Hornets are 4-6 and are 7-point underdogs.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +7

This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-90 in favor of the Hornets.
• Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with LaMelo Ball points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.3% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can The Hornets Secure a Win at Orlando?

After a 107-105 loss to the 76ers on Sunday, the Hornets are now 4-6 on the season. Charlotte, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total score of 212 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 213.

Charlotte fell behind after an 11-0 run by the 76ers, which extended the score from 73-66 to 84-66. Despite this, the Hornets rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 31-21, but ultimately fell short.

In their 107-105 loss to the 76ers, the Hornets struggled offensively, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range, despite hitting 14 threes. LaMelo Ball led the way with 38 points, 8 assists, and 6 made threes, shooting 33.3% from deep.

Brandon Miller contributed 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Grant Williams added 17 points. Ball scored 16 points in the 4th quarter and added 5 more in overtime, while Miller had 7 points in the 4th.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, the Hornets couldn’t hold off the 76ers, allowing 30 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters in a 107-105 loss. Charlotte did manage to limit Philadelphia’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 9 made threes on 27% shooting from beyond the arc.

The Hornets sent the 76ers to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 20 attempts. Charlotte finished with 38 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards. They also recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Does Orlando Have What it Takes at Home?

The Magic moved to 5-6 on the season with a dominant 121-94 win over the Wizards on Sunday. Playing at home, Orlando entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 215 points fell short of the 223-point over/under line.

Orlando took control with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 47-40 to 57-40. They outscored Washington 30-16 in the 3rd quarter and closed out the game by adding another 30 points in the 4th, while holding the Wizards to 22 points.

Franz Wagner led the Magic with 23 points and 7 assists in their win over the Wizards, shooting 45% from the field. Cole Anthony and Moritz Wagner each added 16 points, with Anthony scoring 13 of his points in the 4th quarter, hitting 66.7% of his threes.

Orlando made 17 threes, shooting 35.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 45.1%. Franz Wagner scored 9 points in the 1st quarter and 8 more in the 3rd.

Orlando’s defense shined in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Wizards to just 16 points, helping secure a 121-94 victory. The Magic gave up 34 points in the 2nd quarter but limited Washington to 22 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Overall, they allowed the Wizards to shoot 45% from the field.

From beyond the arc, Orlando held Washington to 10 made threes on 30% shooting. The Wizards also went 18/25 from the free-throw line. The Magic gave up 7 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 5 blocks.