Magic vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 05, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic are -11.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 205.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | BSFL

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

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-115).

The Magic vs Hornets Over/Under is 205.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 49-27 against the spread, while the Hornets are 30-45 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic-11.5 -115O 205.5 -110-700
Charlotte Hornets +11.5 -105U 205.5 -110+500

Hornets vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Friday‘s game with 77.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Magic and Hornets.

Hornets vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 78 games (+20.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 72 games (+19.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 49 of their last 76 games (+19.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 37 of their last 55 games (+16.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 30 games (+15.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 50 of their last 78 games (+17.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 24 of their last 33 games (+13.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+13.10 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 78 games (+11.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 55 games (+10.10 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 49-27 (+19.3 Units / 23.09% ROI).

  • 45-31 against the Moneyline (+19.4 Units / 12.16% ROI)
  • 33-42 against the Over for game total points (-13.2 Units / -15.79% ROI)
  • 42-33 against the Under for game total points (+5.7 Units / 6.82% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 30-45 (-19.5 Units / -23.33% ROI).

  • 18-58 against the Moneyline (-10.75 Units / -13.55% ROI)
  • 37-39 against the Over for game total points (-5.9 Units / -7.06% ROI)
  • 39-37 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -2.03% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 78 games (-29.15 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 78 games (-24.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 75 games (-21.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 29 of their last 75 games (-20.50 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 39 games at home (-20.00 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 78 games (-31.10 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 55 games (-24.20 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 67 games (-21.20 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 54 games (-18.85 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 79 games (-17.05 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Magic were 4-16 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

The Magic are 18-7 (.720) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Magic are 24-1 (.960) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .789

The Magic were 20-22 (.476) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

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

The Hornets are 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .557

The Hornets are 2-24 (.077) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .402

The Hornets are winless (0-14) when forcing fewer than 5 steals this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .386

The Hornets are 3-26 (.103) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .416

Injury Report: Hornets vs. MagicFriday‘s Game, Apr. 5

  • Davis Bertans (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out
  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Out

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,740 assists/ 1,141 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (894 assists/ 584 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Magic have 24.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have 18.4 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Hornets have averaged 1.22 points per shot (17,073 points/13,978 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets averaged 109.2 points per game (4,479 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

The Hornets have averaged 1.21 points per shot (7,975 points/6,565 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,590 rebounds/75 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Magic have 1,209 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th most among NBA teams

The Magic have averaged 8.1 steals per game (606 steals/75 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have 606 steals this season — 4th most among NBA teams

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,475 rebounds/75 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (329 blocks/75 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Hornets blocked 425 shots last season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams


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