Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/24
In an Eastern Southeast Division matchup, the Charlotte Hornets (18-58) will host the Orlando Magic (45-31) at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets have lost four straight games and are 11.5-point underdogs (+500 moneyline), while the Magic have won three in a row and are favored by 11.5 (-716 moneyline). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and the game will be televised on BSSE.
Orlando is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference and first in the Southeast Division, while Charlotte is 13th in the East and fourth in the Southeast.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +11.5
This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, April 5th.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-105 in favor of the Magic.
- Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with Paolo Banchero points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 13 threes.
Will the Magic Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
The Magic have been the favorite in 27 of their 43 games against other Eastern Conference teams this season. Overall, they have a record of 27-6 as the favorite and are favored by 11.5 points today.
Orlando has won three straight games and is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-31. In their last game, they defeated the Pelicans by a score of 117-108. The O/U line for that game was 208.5.
This season, the Magic have an average O/U record of 34-42 and their games have averaged a combined 218.7 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 206, which is lower than 74 of their previous games.
In terms of their ATS record, the Magic are 49-27 overall and 23-14 on the road. They have covered the spread in two straight road games and have an average ATS scoring differential of -2.5 points per game on the road.
Orlando is 1st in the Southeast Division and has gone 30-17 against other Eastern Conference teams. On the road, they are 18-19 compared to 27-12 at home.
So far this season, the Magic are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.5 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 108.4 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are 29th in the league in made threes at 11.1 per game. In terms of three-point percentage, they are 21st at 35%.
One area where Orlando has excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free-throw attempts at 24.6 per game and are 8th in made free throws at 18.5 per game.
So far this season, the Magic defense has been performing well, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 108.2 points allowed per contest. Most recently, the Magic’s defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 108 points to the Pelicans.
Can the Hornets Lock in a Home Win?
In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 89-86. The combined scoring in that game was 175 points, which was below the O/U line of 211.5.
Charlotte has lost four straight games and is 18-58 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 13th place and 4th place in the Southeast Division.
As the underdog this season, the Hornets have a record of 15-55. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs and have gone 28-40 against the spread as the underdog.
This season, Charlotte has an O/U record of 37-39, and 73 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 206. On average, their games have combined for 222.6 points.
In non-conference games, the Hornets are 7-21 compared to 11-37 against the Eastern Conference. At home, they are 10-28 and have an ATS record of 16-20 at home.
At home this season, the Hornets are averaging 107.5 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Overall, they are 29th in scoring at 106.1 points per contest. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the NBA with 96.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Hornets are 28th in the NBA at 45%. From beyond the arc, they are 27th in three-point shooting at 34%. In terms of free throw attempts, they are last in the league at 18.4 per game.
Heading into this game, the Hornets have scored below the NBA scoring average in 68.4% of their games. They are also on a two-game streak of scoring less than their season average.
Coming into the game, the Hornets’ defense is giving up an average of 116.6 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 55.3% of their games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 12.9 per game, which is 18th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.4 per game.