Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic Odds, Picks and Predictions

Betting Odds

The Charlotte Hornets are 7-point favorites over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. The over/under for the game is 233 points.

Picks and Predictions

The Hornets are the better team and they should be able to win this game outright. They have a better record, they have more talent, and they are playing at home. The Magic are a young team that is still trying to find their way, and they will be overmatched in this game.

The Hornets have a lot of weapons on offense. They are led by LaMelo Ball, who is one of the most exciting young players in the NBA. Ball is a great passer and scorer, and he can make his teammates better. The Hornets also have Terry Rozier, who is a proven scorer. Rozier is averaging 20 points per game this season, and he is capable of going off for big numbers on any given night.

The Magic have some talented players, but they are not as good as the Hornets. They are led by Paolo Banchero, who is the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Banchero is a skilled scorer, but he is still learning how to play in the NBA. The Magic also have Franz Wagner, who is a rising star. Wagner is a good shooter and passer, and he is capable of putting up big numbers.

The Hornets should be able to win this game by double digits. They are the better team, and they are playing at home. The Magic are a young team that is still trying to find their way, and they will be overmatched in this game.

Betting Trends

• The Hornets are 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 games.
• The Magic are 2-5 against the spread in their last 7 games.
• The over/under has gone over in 4 of the Hornets' last 6 games.
• The over/under has gone under in 4 of the Magic's last 6 games.