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

Hornets vs. Magic Game Info

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

The Orlando Magic (45-31) are heavily favored (-12) to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (18-58) at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Spectrum Center. The matchup airs on BSSE and BSFL. The over/under is set at 205.5 in the matchup.

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 (77.7%)

Hornets vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Magic have gone 49-27-0 against the spread this season.
• The Hornets have 29 wins against the spread in 76 games this season.
• Magic games have gone over the total 33 times this season.
• Hornets games this year have gone over the point total 48.7% of the time (37 out of 76 games with a set point total).
• At home, Orlando owns a better record against the spread (26-13-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (23-14-0).
• At home, the Magic exceed the over/under 41% of the time (16 of 39 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, exceeding the total in 45.9% of games (17 of 37).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has performed better at home (16-19-3) than on the road (13-25-0).
• Hornets games have finished above the over/under 50% of the time at home (19 of 38), and 47.4% of the time on the road (18 of 38).

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.4 points, 6.8 boards and 5.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Franz Wagner is averaging 19.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Cole Anthony's numbers on the season are 11.8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 34.1% from downtown, with an average of 1.2 made treys.
• Jalen Suggs is averaging 12.4 points, 3.1 boards and 2.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals (eighth in NBA) and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Moritz Wagner is averaging 10.8 points, 1.3 assists and 4.4 rebounds.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges averages 21.4 points for the Hornets, plus 7.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
• The Hornets receive 17.1 points per game from Brandon Miller, plus 4.3 boards and 2.4 assists.
• The Hornets get 9.8 points per game from Nick Richards, plus 8.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists.
• Per game, Grant Williams gets the Hornets 10 points, 4.2 boards and 2.1 assists, plus 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Per game, LaMelo Ball gets the Hornets 23.9 points, 5.1 boards and 8 assists, plus 1.8 steals and 0.2 blocks.

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