Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-196) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (+164) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

Orlando is currently favored by 5 points and has won two straight games. The Magic are 11-7 on the season and sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 6-10 and 12th in the East.

ORLANDO MAGIC VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Orlando Magic -5

This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 102-85 in favor of the Magic.
• Our projections have Franz Wagner finishing with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 12 threes.

Does Orlando Stand a Chance on the Road?

Orlando improved to 11-7 this season with a 111-100 win over the Pistons on Saturday. Playing at home, the Magic covered the spread as -9.5 favorites. The game’s total points of 211 exceeded the 207.5 O/U line by 3.5 points.

Orlando’s 10-0 run early in the game helped them take control, but the Pistons fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Magic 32-23. Orlando responded by winning the 3rd quarter 32-26 and held off Detroit in the 4th, winning the final period 23-21.

Franz Wagner led the Magic to a win over the Pistons, finishing with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists while hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip. He scored 12 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Moritz Wagner added 18 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter and another 5 in the 4th.

Orlando hit 12 threes in the game, shooting 30.8% from beyond the arc and 46% overall. Anthony Black contributed 11 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.

The Magic’s defense came through when it mattered, giving up just 21 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters to help secure a win over the Pistons. Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 32 points, Orlando held Detroit to 100 points overall.

Orlando limited the Pistons to 13 made threes on 39% shooting. Detroit also went 17/22 from the free-throw line. The Magic grabbed 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and finished with 13 steals and 9 blocks.

Can Charlotte Secure a Home Victory?

Charlotte dropped to 6-10 on the season after a 125-119 loss to the Bucks on Saturday. The Hornets were +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, losing by just six. The total points for the game reached 244, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 224.

Charlotte fell behind after being outscored 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 37-34 in the 3rd. The Bucks went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 116-103 to 126-103. The Hornets rallied in the 4th, outscoring Milwaukee 34-29, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

In their 125-119 loss to the Bucks, the Hornets shot 41% from the field but connected on 19 threes at a 40.4% clip. LaMelo Ball led the way with 50 points and 10 assists, hitting 6 threes despite shooting 35.3% from deep.

Brandon Miller added 32 points and 11 rebounds, also making 6 threes at 46.2%. Ball scored 22 points in the 3rd quarter and 18 in the 4th, while Miller added 16 points in the final period.

The Hornets struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 125 points on 48% shooting. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 37 points. Charlotte also sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line 26 times, where the Bucks converted 21 of their attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Hornets had a tough time, allowing the Bucks to hit 18 threes at a 48% clip. Charlotte managed to secure 34 defensive rebounds, but they gave up 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks in the game.