A contest featuring one of the NBA’s hottest teams will see the Orlando Magic (35-26, 8-2 over their last 10) play the Charlotte Hornets (15-46) at Spectrum Center on March 5, 2024. The Magic are 8.5-point favorites. The matchup has a 208 point total.
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Magic vs. Hornets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Magic | -8.5 | 208 |
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Injury Report as of March 5
Magic: Markelle Fultz: Questionable (Injury Management)
Hornets: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), Nick Richards: Questionable (Foot)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Magic (-8.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (208) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Magic vs. Hornets Stat Rankings
| Magic Avg. (Rank) | Hornets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 111.5 (26th) | Points Scored | 107.6 (28th) |
| 109.9 (4th) | Points Allowed | 118.0 (23rd) |
| 42.9 (20th) | Rebounds | 41.0 (28th) |
| 10.9 (12th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.0 (22nd) |
| 10.9 (30th) | 3pt Made | 12.0 (21st) |
| 24.8 (25th) | Assists | 24.8 (25th) |
| 14.0 (23rd) | Turnovers | 13.0 (19th) |
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Magic Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 59 | 22.9 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Franz Wagner | 53 | 20.5 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Jalen Suggs | 56 | 12.3 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Cole Anthony | 60 | 11.8 | 4 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 35 | 11.6 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Hornets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 50 | 21.4 | 7.5 | 3.3 | 1 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Brandon Miller | 54 | 16.7 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Grant Williams | 10 | 14.2 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Tre Mann | 10 | 11 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Nick Richards | 51 | 10 | 8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0 |
Betting Trends
- The Magic’s record against the spread is 40-21-0.
- Orlando has an ATS record of 4-2 as 8.5-point favorites or greater.
- Out of 61 Magic games so far this year, 28 have gone over the total.
- A total of 47 times so far this season, Orlando and its opponent have combined for more than 208 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 208 points, 13.4 fewer than the average total in this season’s Magic contests.
- The Hornets have 24 wins in 61 games against the spread this season.
- As a 8.5-point underdog or more, Charlotte is 14-20 against the spread.
- Out of 61 Hornets games so far this year, 29 have gone over the total.
- There have been 51 Charlotte’s games this year with more than 208 points scored.
- This season, Hornets games have resulted in an average scoring total of 225.6, which is 17.6 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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