The Charlotte Hornets (4-6) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (5-6) on Tuesday, November 12th. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on FDSF. The Magic are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Hornets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hornets. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Hornets vs Magic

The Hornets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Charlotte’s record fell to 4-6 after a narrow 107-105 loss to the 76ers on Sunday. The Hornets were +5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, losing by just two points. The game’s total points came in at 212, just under the 213-point line.

Charlotte’s comeback effort in the 4th quarter fell short after the 76ers went on an 11-0 run, extending the score from 73-66 to 84-66. The Hornets outscored the 76ers 31-21 in the final quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Orlando improved to 5-6 on the season with a dominant 121-94 win over the Wizards on Sunday. Playing at home, the Magic were favored by 11.5 points and covered the spread, while the total points of 215 fell short of the 223 O/U line.

A key moment in the game was a 10-0 run by the Magic, which stretched their lead from 47-40 to 57-40. After edging out the Wizards 35-34 in the 2nd quarter, Orlando clamped down on defense, holding Washington to just 16 points in the 3rd quarter before closing out the game with a 30-22 advantage in the 4th.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

In their 107-105 loss to the 76ers, the Hornets shot just 37.9% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range, though they did hit 14 threes overall. LaMelo Ball led the way with 38 points, 8 assists, and 6 made threes, shooting 33.3% from deep.

Brandon Miller added 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Grant Williams chipped in 17 points. Ball scored 16 points in the 4th quarter and added 5 more in overtime.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Franz Wagner led the Magic with 23 points and 7 assists in their win over the Wizards, shooting 45% from the field. Cole Anthony and Moritz Wagner each added 16 points, with Anthony scoring 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.

Orlando hit 17 threes, shooting 35.4% from deep and 45.1% overall. Franz Wagner scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Anthony Black contributed 12 points, including 4 in the final period.

Hornets Team Defense

The Hornets’ defense shined in the 1st quarter, holding the 76ers to just 16 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 30 points in each. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing only 21 points, but it wasn’t enough to avoid the 107-105 loss.

Charlotte did a good job defending the three, holding Philadelphia to 9 made threes on 27% shooting. They also collected 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.

Magic Team Defense

Defensively, the Hornets started strong, holding the 76ers to just 16 points in the 1st quarter, but they allowed 30 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 21 points but still fell short, allowing 107 points in the loss.

Charlotte did well defending the three, holding Philadelphia to 27% shooting with only 9 made threes. The Hornets also recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks while giving up 26 free throw attempts, with the 76ers making 20.

Hornets vs Magic Trends

• Across the Hornets last ten road games, the team averaged 103 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• In their last ten games at home, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 100 points per game in these contests.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
• Orlando has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.

Hornets vs Magic Prediction

The Hornets come in as the underdog at +7, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 214 and our model has the Hornets and Magic finishing with a combined 197 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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