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

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 05, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic are -8.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 207.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | BSFL

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

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Magic vs Hornets Over/Under is 207.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 40-21 against the spread, while the Hornets are 25-36 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic-8.5 -110O 207.5 -110-400
Charlotte Hornets +8.5 -110U 207.5 -110+300

Hornets vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Tuesday‘s game with 82.8% 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 Magic will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 49 of their last 74 games (+21.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 73 games (+16.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 41 of their last 73 games (+15.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 48 games (+14.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 2Q Spread in 44 of their last 71 games (+14.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 64 games (+15.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 35 games at home (+13.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+12.35 Units / 69% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.80 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 68 games (+9.70 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 40-21 (+17 Units / 25.41% ROI).

  • 35-26 against the Moneyline (+15 Units / 15.21% ROI)
  • 28-32 against the Over for game total points (-7.2 Units / -10.73% ROI)
  • 32-28 against the Under for game total points (+1.2 Units / 1.79% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 25-36 (-14.5 Units / -21.66% ROI).

  • 15-46 against the Moneyline (-5.65 Units / -8.89% ROI)
  • 29-32 against the Over for game total points (-6.2 Units / -9.24% ROI)
  • 32-29 against the Under for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.15% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 67 games (-24.20 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 78 games (-22.45 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 55 games (-20.70 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 78 games (-17.35 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 68 games (-16.05 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 72 games (-19.50 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 40 away games (-16.20 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 14 of their last 40 away games (-14.95 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 67 games (-14.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 40 games (-14.25 Units / -32% ROI)

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

The Magic were 9-1 (.900) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

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

The Magic are 26-8 (.765) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 8th-best in the NBA. The Hornets have allowed 118.0 points per game this season — T-7th-worst in the NBA.

The Magic were 18-4 (.818) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

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

The Hornets are 2-9 (.182) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Hornets are 1-17 (.056) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .412

The Hornets are 10-44 (.185) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .450

The Hornets are 2-13 (.133) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

Injury Report: Hornets vs. MagicTuesday‘s Game, Mar. 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 a TS% of 50% this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Magic averaged 21.8 assists per game (892 assists/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Magic have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (693 assists/ 414 TOs) on the road this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have 19.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

The Hornets have averaged 51.9 points per game (2,751 points/53 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.6

The Hornets have averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,751 points/2,382 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets have averaged 54.0 points per game (7,284 points/135 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.7

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,831 rebounds/53 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Magic allowed 7.4 points in the paint per game (520 points/70 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 8.8

The Magic have averaged 8.2 steals per game (433 steals/53 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have 1,036 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th most among NBA teams

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (386/895) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,754 rebounds/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have averaged 6.5 steals per game (345 steals/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Hornets stole the ball 634 times last season — 9th most among NBA teams


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