Magic vs Hornets Prediction and Odds
Magic vs Hornets Prediction and Odds: The Orlando Magic are favored by the bookmarkers but it is expected to be a close contest.
The two bottom-placed teams in Eastern Conference, Orlando Magic, and Charlotte Hornets will come face-to-face in their upcoming game. Both teams have the least chance of making it into the playoffs. Currently, the Charlotte Hornets are placed 14th in the East while the Orlando Magic is 13th in the same conference.
On Saturday, Charlotte Hornets will be hosting the Orlando Magic at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets are 5 wins below the Orlando Magic. Both teams are coming off a defeat in their last game. Host Charlotte Hornets faced a defeat at the hands of the Chicago Bulls while the Orlando Magic lost their last game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
This season, the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets faced twice with both games being hosted by the Magic. Orlando Magic won one game and Hornets won the other game.
Magic vs Hornets Prediction and Odds: Home-Away Stats
The Charlotte Hornets have won 2 of the last 5 home fixtures.
The wins came against the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls. They lost to the Boston Celtics (2 times) and Memphis Grizzlies. The Charlotte Hornets have won 7 out of 23 home games in the current season.
In the last 5 home games
- The Charlotte Hornets have scored 112.8 points per game.
- The Charlotte Hornets have conceded 119.2 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1
The Magic have won 1 of their last 5 road games.
The Magic’s only victory came against the Philadelphia 76ers. The four losses came against the Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Magic has an overall away record of 07-19
In the last 5 away games
- The Orlando Magic have scored 110.4 points per game.
- The Orlando Magic have conceded 126.2 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 2
Magic vs Hornets Prediction: Offense and Defense Analysis
Offense
The Charlotte Hornets have played with a scoring rate of 112.3 points per game this season. In shooting, their success rate is currently at 45.2% in field goals, 32.4% in 3-pointers, and 75.2% in free throws. With an adjusted offensive rating of 110.3, the Hornets rank 29 in the offense.
The Orlando Magic have scored 110.9 points per game this season. They made 34.9% of their 3-point attempts and 47.1% of their field goals and 79.0% from the free-throw line. With an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 111.8, the Magic are ranked at 26th in terms of offensive efficiency.
The tough offense has not been the strength for both teams, Orlando Magic is slightly ahead.
Defense
The Charlotte Hornets have been conceding 117.1 points per game. They maintained an average of 45.3 rebounds, with 7.9 steals and 4.9 blocks per game. The Hornets have the 5th-worst defense with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 115.7.
The Orlando Magic have given up 114.5 points per contest. They had 42.6 rebounds per game on average while playing. The current average for steals per game is 7.0, while the average for blocks per game is 4.7. The Magic have an adjusted defensive rating of 114.5, which places them at 18th overall.
The Orlando Magic have a better defense than the Hornets.
Magic vs Hornets Prediction and Odds
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Hornets vs Magic Prediction and Odds: Last Game Analysis
Can the Magic recover?
The Orlando Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on February 2nd with a score of 105-94 after defeating them a few days prior. The 10-time All-Star James Harden was on fire, scoring 26 points, dishing out 10 assists, and pulling down 9 rebounds—just missing a triple-double. Joel Embiid led the 76ers to win with an outstanding 28 points and 11 rebounds.
The Magic attempted to slow down the 76ers’ offense in the first half, but they ran out of steam in the second. For the Magic, Markelle Fultz scored 18 points. The Magic are thought to be the most improved team in the NBA, but they will need to pick their shots carefully, especially three-pointers since they only made 6 of their past 36 attempts from beyond the arc.
Can the Hornets manage one more win?
The Hornets went face to face against the Miami Heat in their last Home game on 29th Jan. They displayed a good offensive display against the Miami and defeated them with a score of 122-117. Terry Rozier made 31 points with 7 assists and 6 rebounds. While P.J. Washington and LaMelo Ball made 27 and 19 respectively.
The Heats were giving a tough challenge to the Hornets till the last quarter. Jimmy butler made 28 points while Tyler Herro scored 24 for the Heat. The defensive lag by the Miami Heat was creating a problem that allowed the Hornets to score some easy layups. This allowed the Hornets to change the momentum of the game and take it to victory.
Magic vs Hornets Prediction and Odds: Head-to-Head Stats
There have been 116 regular season games between these two teams in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets are leading with 59 wins, while the Orlando Magic are not far behind with 46 wins.
If we check out the last 5 matchups, 3 games were won by the Hornets and 2 by the Magic. The previous clash took place in the current season on 14 November 2022. The Charlotte Hornets won that game with a score of 105-112.
Head-to-Head: Key Highlights (Last 5 Meetings)
- The Charlotte Hornets hosted 2 games, out of which one was won by them.
- Average Number of Total Points scored: 216.4
- Average Number of Points scored by the Orlando Magic: 106.8
- Average Number of Points scored by the Charlotte Hornets: 109.6
Magic vs Hornets Prediction and Odds: Players to Watch Out
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (Point Guard)
Points Per Game: 23.1 | Assists Per Game: 8.3 | Steals Per Game: 1.2
Terry Rozier (Shooting Guard)
Points Per Game: 21.7 | Assists Per Game: 5.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.3
P.J. Washington (Power Forward)
Points Per Game: 15.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.6 | Steals Per Game: 0.9
Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero (Power Forward)
Points Per Game: 20.5 | Assists Per Game: 3.6 | Steals Per Game: 1.0
Franz Wagner (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 19.8 | Assists Per Game: 3.5 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.0
Wendell Carter Jr (Center)
Points Per Game: 15.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.7 | Blocks Per Game: 0.6
Magic vs Hornets Prediction and Odds: Winner Prediction
- Hornets have a home advantage.
- The Orlando Magic has an edge on offense.
- The Orlando Magic has an advantage on defense.
- Overall: Magic has an edge.
The Charlotte Magic will try to do everything in their power to score this win. But it is not going to be easy for them to beat the Magic’s defense. While the injuries are creating a problem for both teams the absence of Kelly Oubre Jr is going to affect the Hornets’ offense significantly. Although the stats favor the Magic it is going to be a close and competitive face-off.
