Hornets vs. Magic NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for March 5

Hornets vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: BSSE and BSFL

The Charlotte Hornets (15-46) are underdogs (+8.5) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic (35-26) at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Spectrum Center. The matchup airs on BSSE and BSFL. The matchup has a point total of 207.5.

Hornets vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (74.4%)

Hornets vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Magic have registered a 40-21-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Hornets are 24-34-3 against the spread this year.
• Magic games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 28 times this season.
• Hornets games this year have hit the over on 29 of 61 set point totals (47.5%).
• Against the spread, Orlando has fared better when playing at home, covering 21 times in 29 home games, and 19 times in 32 road games.
• The Magic have hit the over on the total in 13 of 29 home games (44.8%). They've fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in 15 of 32 matchups (46.9%).
• Charlotte's winning percentage against the spread at home is .400 (12-15-3). On the road, it is .387 (12-19-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Hornets games have gone over 15 of 30 times at home (50%), and 14 of 31 on the road (45.2%).

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.9 points, 5.2 assists and 6.9 boards.
• Franz Wagner is averaging 20.5 points, 4.1 assists and 5.6 boards.
• Cole Anthony is averaging 11.8 points, 4 rebounds and 3.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Jalen Suggs averages 12.3 points, 3.2 boards and 2.5 assists, shooting 45.9% from the field and 39.2% from downtown, with 2 made treys per game.
• Moritz Wagner is averaging 11.3 points, 1.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges averages 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He is also draining 46.2% of his shots from the floor and 37.2% from beyond the arc, with 2.4 triples per game.
• The Hornets get 16.7 points per game from Brandon Miller, plus 4.1 boards and 2.4 assists.
• Nick Richards' numbers on the season are 10 points, 8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. He is sinking 69.2% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, Grant Williams gives the Hornets 8.1 points, 3.6 boards and 1.7 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• The Hornets receive 5.4 points per game from Bryce McGowens, plus 1.9 boards and 0.9 assists.

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