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Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Oct. 28

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 28, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Hornets are -1.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Friday, October 28, 2022 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSFL & BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Orlando.

The Hornets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Hornets vs Magic Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 3-1 against the spread, while the Magic are 1-4 against the spread.

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Hornets vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets-1.5 -110O 220.5 -110-125
Orlando Magic +1.5 -110U 220.5 -110105

Magic vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Hornets will win Friday‘s game with 60.3% confidence.

Magic vs Hornets Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 53.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Hornets and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.

  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 52 of their last 78 games (+21.84 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 38 away games (+17.34 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 2Q Spread in 27 of their last 38 away games (+14.86 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 38 away games (+14.65 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 47 of their last 82 games (+12.50 Units / 12% ROI)
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  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games (+6.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games at home (+5.81 Units / 14% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 3-1 (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

    • 2-2 against the Moneyline (+2.65 Units / 63.86% ROI)
    • 4-0 against the Over for game total points (+4 Units / 90.91% ROI)
    • 0-4 against the Under for game total points (-4.4 Units / -100% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 1-4 (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI).

    • 0-5 against the Moneyline (-5 Units / -100% ROI)
    • 2-3 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)
    • 3-2 against the Under for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 79 games (-22.25 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 82 games (-19.75 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 72 games (-17.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 72 games (-13.82 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 47 games (-13.70 Units / -28% ROI)
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  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 78 games (-32.88 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 38 away games (-19.90 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 82 games (-19.10 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 55 games (-17.52 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 56 games (-16.70 Units / -27% ROI)
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    Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

    The Hornets were 7-12 (.368) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

    The Hornets are 34-7 (.829) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .776

    The Hornets are 13-11 (.542) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

    The Hornets are 25-28 (.472) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

    Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

    The Magic are 8-35 (.186) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .496

    The Magic were winless (0-23) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .200

    The Magic are 2-40 (.048) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .208

    The Magic are 15-48 (.238) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

    Injury Report: Magic vs. Hornets – Friday‘s Game, Oct. 28

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
  • Cole Anthony (Magic): The Magic announced that Anthony will return depending how he responds to rehab and treatment.
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs suffered a right ankle sprain and there’s no timetable for his return.
  • Gary Harris (Magic): Harris suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Markelle Fultz (Magic): The Magic announced that Fultz suffered a fracture and no surgery is required.
  • Moritz Wagner (Magic): Wagner is out for Friday’s (Oct. 28) game against Charlotte.
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  • Terry Rozier (Hornets): Rozier is doubtful for Friday’s (Oct. 28) game against Orlando.
  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is expected to miss the start of the regular season, according to Shams Charnia of The Athletic.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin is doubtful for Friday’s (Oct. 28) game against Orlando.
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    Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Hornets had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.5 (251 assists/ 99 TOs) in close and late situations last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

    The Hornets had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.3 (1,101 assists/ 482 TOs) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

    The Hornets averaged 16.1 fast break points per game (1,308 points/81 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

    The Hornets averaged 7.9 fast break points per game (633 points/80 games) in the second half last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.8

    Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Magic have an eFG% of 49% in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

    The Magic are shooting 42% (2,924/6,936) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

    The Magic have averaged 50.7 points per game (7,815 points/154 games) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.0

    The Magic have an eFG% of 50% since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

    Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Hornets averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,692 rebounds/81 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Hornets have averaged 8.9 steals per game (683 steals/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Hornets stole the ball 695 times last season — 6th most among NBA teams

    The Hornets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,082 rebounds/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

    Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Magic averaged 6.8 steals per game (554 steals/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Magic averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,880 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,050 steals/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Magic have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (685 blocks/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

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