Hornets vs Magic Prediction

Orlando Magic (11-5) vs Charlotte Hornets (5-9)

Game Info: Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm (Amway Center)

Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -7 -- Over/Under: 226.5

The Charlotte Hornets have won back to back games for the first time this season. The Orlando Magic bring in a 6-game winning streak into this game. Let’s preview this game and give out a Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic prediction.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off big wins over the Celtics and Wizards. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 113.9 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 121.6 points on 48.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Terry Rozier is averaging 22 points and 4 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Mark Williams ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (67.5%) this season.
• LaMelo Ball ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.6) this season.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic beat the Bulls twice, the Pacers, Raptors, Nuggets, and Celtics during this streak. The Orlando Magic are averaging 111.6 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 106.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 19.5 points and 4.4 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 18.9 points and 5.5 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

• Jalen Suggs ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.
• Goga Bitadze ranks 12th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.6) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.7).
• The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.1).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in seven consecutive seasons - longest active streak in the NBA
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for H1 win percentage this season (14.3%).

Randy’s Pick

The Charlotte Hornets have quietly won back to back games and could be turning the corner a bit, but it's going to take more than two wins to get people on their bandwagon. The Orlando Magic remain one of the biggest surprises in the league, and they're making bettors money with their ridiculous 13-3 ATS record. The Magic don't find themselves in the big favorite role often, but it's probably for a reason. The Hornets aren't a good team until proven otherwise, two recent wins or not. Give me the Magic in a comfortable home win.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.