Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The game is set to tip off at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on FDSS. The Hornets, with a record of 16-28, will look to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference.
The Magic, holding a 23-19 record, are in a stronger position and will aim to maintain their spot in the Southeast Division. Both teams are coming off losses, with the Hornets recently losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Magic falling to the Memphis Grizzlies. This game will be an opportunity for each team to bounce back.
Hornets vs Magic Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic
- Venue: Kia Center
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Betting Odds: Magic -6.5 (-110), Hornets +6.5 (-111), Magic MoneyLine -249, Hornets MoneyLine +206, Over/Under 229.5
Charlotte Hornets Team Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 7 points, scoring 87. In that game, Kon Knueppel stood out with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Brandon Miller also made an impact with 24 points. However, LaMelo Ball had a tough time, scoring only 2 points.
Before that, the Hornets secured a strong win against the Denver Nuggets with a score of 110-87. Their shooting was on point, hitting 49.4% of their field goals. Tidjane Salaün played well, scoring 13 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Brandon Miller added 23 points, while LaMelo Ball contributed with 10 points and 6 assists.
In their game against the Golden State Warriors, the Hornets lost 116-136. Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller were the top performers, scoring 24 and 28 points respectively. The team struggled on defense, allowing the Warriors to score 136 points. The Hornets will need to improve their defensive efforts to turn their fortunes around in future games.
Orlando Magic Team Preview
The Orlando Magic had a recent loss against the Memphis Grizzlies, with a score of 126-109. Wendell Carter Jr. led the team with 18 points, while Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black added 16 and 19 points, respectively. Despite the loss, the Magic showed effort, with Carter Jr. also grabbing 7 rebounds.
In an earlier home game against the Grizzlies, the Magic won 118-111. Paolo Banchero was the standout player with 26 points and 13 rebounds. Anthony Black also contributed 21 points, helping the team secure the win.
The Magic rank 18th in points per game with an average of 116.1. They excel in free throws, ranking first in both free throws made and attempted per game. On the defensive side, they allow 115.2 points per game, placing them 13th in the league.
BTB Betting Pick
The Orlando Magic are favored by 6.5 points against the Charlotte Hornets. With the Magic scoring 116.1 points per game and the Hornets allowing 115.9 points per game, the Magic have a slight edge. The Magic’s better defense and home-court advantage make them a good pick to cover the spread at -6.5.
The over/under for this game is set at 229.5. The Hornets score 115.8 points per game while the Magic allow 115.2 points per game. Combining these numbers suggests a total close to 231 points, slightly above the line. This leans towards taking the over at 229.5.