It will be a battle between Southeast Division opponents when the Orlando Magic (24-54) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (34-45) to Amway Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 6, 2018, and will air on Fox SportsNet Florida.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 211.5 points with Charlotte opening as a 5.5-point favorite.
Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic Betting Prediction
The Hornets are hoping for a better outcome after their 120-114 loss to the Chicago Bulls in their last contest. Chicago’s 6.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Charlotte, who had a rate of 17.6. The Bulls’ mark was better than their season average of 11.9, while the Hornets’ was above their season average of 11.0. Dwight Howard led Charlotte in scoring with 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
In the Magic’s last game, they were victorious over the Dallas Mavericks, 105-100. The Magic made 19 of their 27 free throws (70.4 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (above their season average of 20.1). With 12 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, Bismack Biyombo played well for Orlando.
Second-chance points might be scarce for Orlando in this showdown. The Magic rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.2 percent), while Charlotte ranks first in defensive rebounding percentage (80.9 percent).
Charlotte comes into the game with records of 34-45 straight up (SU) and 31-44-4 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of the Hornets’ games have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Orlando is 24-54 SU and 35-41-2 ATS. Vegas is known to set the total high when the Magic are involved, as 59.0 percent of their games have ended under the projected point total.
The Hornets have emerged victorious in all three matchups against the Magic this year, including a narrow 104-102 victory in their last matchup. Charlotte was unable to cover as a 6.5-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 206 points, which was just 4.5 points below the projected point total of 210.5 points. The Hornets’ 11.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Magic, who had a mark of 17.6. Howard recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Charlotte is 14-22-3 ATS with 20 unders, 18 overs and 1 push.
At home, Orlando is 15-23-1 ATS with 24 unders and 15 overs.
Orlando is 11-9 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Charlotte is 12-3.
The Magic are 23-29 when they score more than 100 points, while the Hornets are 33-22.
Charlotte ranks third in rebounds per game (45.4) while Orlando ranks 26th (41.7).
The Hornets rank 10th in second chance points per game (13.1) while the Magic rank 27th (10.8).
Orlando ranks 10th in assists per game (23.4) while Charlotte ranks 27th (21.3).
The Hornets rank second in steals allowed per game (6.7) while the Magic rank 17th (7.8).
Orlando ranks 13th in fast break points per game (12.6) while Charlotte ranks 28th (9.0).
The Hornets rank third in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.6) while the Magic rank 17th (17.2).
Charlotte ranks 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (45.1) while Orlando ranks 28th (48.6).
The Magic rank 13th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Hornets rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
Orlando ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (29.5) while Charlotte ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (30.2).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Charlotte is 0-5 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Orlando is 2-3 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 0.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 95.2 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 93.6 points per game (14.5 below their season average).
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