The Orlando Magic (45-31) are 12.5-point favorites against the Charlotte Hornets (18-58) on April 5, 2024 at Spectrum Center. The Hornets are struggling right now, having lost four in a row and going 1-9 during their past 10 games. A 206.5-point over/under has been set for this matchup.
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Magic vs. Hornets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Magic | -12.5 | 206.5 |
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Injury Report as of April 5
Magic: Caleb Houstan: Questionable (Ankle)
Hornets: Mark Williams: Out (Back), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Miles Bridges: Probable (Wrist), Grant Williams: Probable (Ankle), Nick Richards: Questionable (Foot), Vasilije Micic: Probable (Shoulder), Brandon Miller: Probable (Wrist), Amari Bailey: Doubtful (Illness), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Hornets (+12.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (206.5) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 110.5 (26th) | Points Scored | 106.1 (29th) |
| 108.2 (3rd) | Points Allowed | 116.6 (21st) |
| 42.5 (22nd) | Rebounds | 40.5 (30th) |
| 10.6 (15th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.6 (24th) |
| 11.1 (29th) | 3pt Made | 11.8 (23rd) |
| 24.8 (25th) | Assists | 24.6 (27th) |
| 13.9 (24th) | Turnovers | 12.9 (18th) |
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Magic Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 74 | 22.4 | 6.8 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Franz Wagner | 68 | 19.6 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Jalen Suggs | 69 | 12.4 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Cole Anthony | 75 | 11.8 | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 49 | 11.3 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Hornets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 64 | 21.4 | 7.5 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Brandon Miller | 69 | 17.1 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Grant Williams | 72 | 10 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Nick Richards | 64 | 9.8 | 8.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Tre Mann | 35 | 8.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Magic are 49-27-0 this year.
- Orlando has two wins ATS (2-1) as a 12.5-point favorite or greater this year.
- The Magic have seen 32 of their 76 games go over the point total.
- A total of 56 times so far this year, Orlando and its opponent have combined to score more than 206.5 points.
- Magic games average 218.7 total points per game this season, 12.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Hornets have beaten the spread 29 times in 76 games.
- Charlotte has an ATS record of 6-8 as a 12.5-point underdog or greater.
- There have been 36 Hornets games (out of 76) that hit the over this season.
- Charlotte’s games have finished with over 206.5 points scored 62 times this season.
- This season, Hornets games have resulted in an average scoring total of 222.6, which is 16.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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