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Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic Prediction 11/25/24 NBA Tips

Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic Prediction 11/25/24 NBA Tips
Posted on | Posted on Taylor Reeves

Orlando Magic (11-7) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-10)
November 25, 2024, 7:00 p.m. EDT
The line: Charlotte Hornets +4.5; Over/Under: +213.5
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The Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets meet in NBA action on Monday at the Spectrum Center. Here is a prediction for Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic. This article features a Magic pick between Charlotte Hornets and Orlando.

Orlando Magic betting preview

The Orlando Magic beat the Lakers and Pistons and next play the Bulls, Nets and Knicks. The Orlando Magic score an average of 107 points on a shooting rate of 44.7 percent and allow 103.1 points on a shooting rate of 45.3 percent. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 23.6 points and 5.8 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner grabs 4.5 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.9 percent from distance and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.


Charlotte Hornets betting preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Bucks, beat the Pistons and next play the Heat, Knicks and Hawks. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 110.7 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 30.2 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 19.8 points and 4.9 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann grabs 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.3 percent from distance and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

  • The Hornets have lost each of their last seven night games against teams with a winning record.
  • The Magic have won eight of their last nine games.
  • The Magic have covered the lead in 11 of their last 12 games as away favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Magic teams with a winning record.

Total score facts

  • Each of the Magic’s last six games as favorites after a home win have been UNDER the total score.
  • The point total has been exceeded in each of the Hornets’ last five games.

Facts about the Charlotte Hornets players

  • LaMelo Ball ranks 2nd among qualified players in three points per game this season (4.6).
  • Brandon Miller ranks 2nd among qualified forwards in three points per game this season (3.8).

Orlando Magic Player Facts

  • Franz Wagner ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference among qualified players in steals per game this season (1.7).
  • Jalen Suggs ranks 8th in the league for total steals + blocks (46) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Hornets rank 30th in the league in free throws made per game this season (14.8).
  • The Hornets rank 30th in the league in free throw attempts per game this season (18.7).
  • The Magic rank 1st in the league in opponent points per game this season (103.1).
  • The Magic rank 1st in the league in opposing offensive rebounds per game this season (8.8).

Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic prediction

The Charlotte Hornets may not be winning any games, but they have covered 7 of their last 10 games. The Hornets compete and have a fantastic game with the ball. The problem is that we’re not getting enough points to look the Hornets’ way. The Magic continue to win and put up numbers as they are 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Magic defeated the Hornets 114-89 two weeks ago. The Magic are deeper and play solidly on both ends. The line appears soft. Give me the magic.

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