Magic vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 19, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 18, 2024

The Orlando Magic (40-28) are favorites, by 13 points as they host the Charlotte Hornets (17-51) on March 19, 2024 at Amway Center. This contest features one of the hottest squads in the NBA against one of the coldest, as the Magic have won three in a row, and are 8-2 in their past 10 games. The Hornets, on the other hand, have lost two straight, and have gone 2-8 in their past 10. The over/under for the matchup is set at 203.5 points.

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Magic vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -13 203.5

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Injury Report as of March 19

Magic: Jonathan Isaac: Out (Injury Management)

Hornets: LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), Bryce McGowens: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (-13)
Total Pick Over (203.5)

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)
110.7 (26th) Points Scored 106.8 (29th)
109.0 (3rd) Points Allowed 116.7 (18th)
42.6 (20th) Rebounds 41.0 (29th)
10.7 (13th) Off. Rebounds 9.9 (22nd)
10.9 (30th) 3pt Made 11.8 (22nd)
24.5 (27th) Assists 24.5 (27th)
14.0 (24th) Turnovers 13.0 (19th)

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Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 66 22.8 6.8 5.3 1 0.6 1.5
Franz Wagner 60 20.1 5.6 3.9 1.1 0.4 1.4
Jalen Suggs 61 12.3 3.2 2.6 1.4 0.6 2.1
Wendell Carter Jr. 41 11.7 6.9 1.7 0.5 0.5 1.2
Cole Anthony 67 11.6 3.9 3 0.8 0.4 1

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 57 21.3 7.6 3.4 1 0.5 2.3
Brandon Miller 61 16.6 4.2 2.4 0.9 0.6 2.3
Grant Williams 17 14.1 5.2 2.3 0.8 0.5 1.6
Tre Mann 14 12.2 5.3 4.6 1.8 0 1.5
Vasilije Micic 17 11.9 2.1 5.8 0.7 0.1 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Magic are 45-23-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Magic have seen 30 of their 68 games go over the point total.
  • Orlando’s games have had more than 203.5 points scored on 56 occasions this season.
  • Magic games average 219.8 total points per game this season, 16.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Hornets have 26 wins in 68 games against the spread this season.
  • Charlotte has an ATS record of 4-5 as a 13-point underdog or more.
  • Out of 68 Hornets games so far this year, 31 have gone over the total.
  • Charlotte’s games have had over 203.5 points 60 times this season.
  • The average total for Hornets games is 223.5 points, 20.0 more than this game’s over/under.

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