Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Orlando Magic (11-5) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (5-9) to the Amway Center Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Hornets vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Magic won 3 of 4 games last season

The Magic beat the Boston Celtics 113-96 Friday, covering as a 5.5-point home underdog. Orlando has won 6 straight games, covering in each, although they have been a favorite in just 1 of those 6. The Magic are 13-3 against the spread (ATS) this season. F Paolo Banchero's 19.6-point average leads 6 players averaging double figures.

The Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 117-114 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 3.5-point home favorite. Charlotte has won 2 in a row. It is 3-5 ATS over its last 8 and 6-8 ATS on the season. The Hornets are led by G LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 25.9 points and 8.6 assists per game.

Hornets at Magic odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Magic -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +7 (-110) | Magic -7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at Magic key injuries

Hornets

G Terry Rozier (groin) probable
F P.J. Washington (foot) probable

Magic

C Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) out
G Markelle Fultz (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 118, Hornets 113

Moneyline

PASS.

Orlando has been strong this season and should win this game. It is far too expensive to play on the moneyline though.

Against the spread

LEAN HORNETS +7 (-110).

The Hornets have a more capable roster with F Myles Bridges starting to round into shape. Charlotte is 3-2 ATS on the road this season. It hasn't played well away from Spectrum Center. The Magic will be without a key big as well which could hurt their interior presence.

Orlando is 13-3 ATS and has exceeded expectations, which are seen on the wider-than-expected spread. It is overpriced here without Carter Jr. in the lineup. The Hornets high-powered offense (ranking 16th in offensive rating) should be able to keep this game close.

Take HORNETS +7 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 227.5 (-110).

The Hornets are 9-5 O/U and have gone Over in 2 of their last 3 games. They are 5-0 O/U on the road and play at one of the quickest paces in the NBA. Charlotte sits 10th in pace with Orlando 15th.

Both teams have young players that should be willing to run. Orlando is 7-9 O/U, but has gone over in 3 of its last 4 and has scored 113 or more points in 4 straight games. Take OVER 227.5 (-110).

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