Orlando travels to Charlotte on Friday, hoping to boost its 24-41 mark with a victory over the Hornets.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Orlando Magic betting line opened this morning as 9-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 207.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 106-102 result in favor of the Hornets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Charlotte Hornets sit at 28-36 (27-34-3 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Orlando Magic are currently 24-41 (27-36-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Charlotte is 31-33 OU and Orlando is 29-35-1 OU. This season the Charlotte Hornets are 28-36 overall and 27-34-3 ATS against the number, while the Orlando Magic are 24-41 and 27-36-2 ATS. As for the totals, Charlotte is 31-33 on the OU, and Orlando is 29-35-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Charlotte vs Orlando injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 21-rated Charlotte Hornets and the No. 30-rated Magic in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Orlando Magic rank No. 22 in the league with 42.95 per game. That compares with Charlotte's No. 6 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Charlotte is the NBA's No. 11-ranked team at 10.14 per game, while the Orlando Magic rate No. 25 with 8.43 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Elfrid Payton scored 22 points and added 22 rebounds for a double-double, leading Orlando over Chicago, 98-91, on Wednesday at Amway Center.
The Hornets got a terrific 33-point performance from Kemba Walker but Miami handed them a 108-101 defeat on Wednesday at American Airlines Arena.
- Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Orlando is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 8 games
- Orlando is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Charlotte is 6-13-2 ATS in its last 21 games
- Charlotte is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Charlotte's last 13 games
- Charlotte is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Orlando home to Cleveland, Saturday, March 11th
Charlotte home to New Orleans, Saturday, March 11th
