Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets 3/3/23 – On Friday night, the Charlotte Hornets are looking to extend their winning streak when they host the Orlando Magic. With records of 20-44 and 26-37 respectively, both teams have split two games this season with both road teams coming out on top. However, in this upcoming game, Orlando Magic will be winning the game as predicted by the latest NBA betting trends.
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets
Date & Time: Friday, March 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Spectrum Center
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
Magic
Moneyline: -182
Spread: -4 (-116)
Total: TBD
Hornets
Moneyline: +140
Spread: +4 (-116)
Total: TBD
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Analysis
The Orlando Magic have continued their dreams of making the playoffs and are not out of it yet as they sit 4 games behind 10th place Washington at 26-37. But with two teams ahead of them – Indiana and Chicago – they know they have their work cut out for them, especially given that they haven’t played particularly well recently with 5 losses out of their last 9 matches. On Wednesday night, the Magic suffered a crushing 139-117 defeat at Milwaukee to remain winless in their Eastern Conference title defense. Despite making 26 threes, Orlando couldn’t keep up with the Bucks who have been playing incredible basketball of late and lead by one point over Orlando with Cole Anthony scoring 28 points off the bench while Markelle Fultz adding 21. Wendell Carter chipped in with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Franz Wagner chipped in 18 points.
The Charlotte Hornets may not make the playoffs this year, barring a miracle, but they haven’t given up hope yet. In fact, they’re playing some of their best basketball of the season and have won 5 out of their last 6 games to improve to 20-44 on the season. While this record still puts them second worst in the Eastern Conference and 10.5 games out of the 10th playoff spot, some end-of-season momentum could pay dividends next season. On Wednesday night, the Hornets saw their five game winning streak come to an end with a 105-91 loss against the Phoenix Suns. This was Kevin Durant’s debut for the Suns and Charlotte was already facing long odds to beat them. Furthermore, LaMelo Ball got injured earlier in the week and will now miss all of this season; Kelly Oubre led Charlotte with 26 points and 9 rebounds while Terry Rozier chipped in 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Against the Spread
Orlando are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando’s last 10 games. Orlando are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Charlotte. Orlando are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games on the road. Orlando are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte.
Charlotte are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 5 games. Charlotte are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 6 games against Orlando. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte’s last 7 games at home. Charlotte are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando.
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Free Pick
Charlotte has been playing better basketball of these two teams of late, but they suffered a major setback earlier this week when LaMelo Ball went down with an injury. While it won’t affect their chances in the lottery, this loss makes it tougher for Charlotte to beat an Orlando team with playoff hopes. Take Orlando in this one as per NBA best picks.
Free Pick: Orlando Magic -4 (-116
