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The Charlotte Hornets (2-2) take on the Orlando Magic (1-4) as slight, 1.5-point favorites on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET on BSFL. The matchup’s over/under is 220.5.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Hornets as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Hornets have -126 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at +105 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 220.5 points.
Hornets vs. Magic Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, October 28, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Amway Center
Hornets vs. Magic Betting Trends
The Hornets had 46 wins in 82 games against the spread last season. Charlotte finished with a 21-9 record in games it was listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 70% of those games). The Hornets had 41 of their 82 games hit the over last year.
The Magic’s record against the spread last year was 36-45-1. Orlando was underdogs in 73 games last season and won 17 (23.3%) of those contests. The Magic had 41 of their 82 games go over the point total last season.
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Hornets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 80 | 20.1 | 7 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.9 |
| LaMelo Ball | 75 | 20.1 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| Terry Rozier | 73 | 19.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 3.1 |
| Gordon Hayward | 49 | 15.9 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 76 | 15 | 4 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
Magic
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 5 | 23 | 6.8 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Franz Wagner | 5 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1 |
| Cole Anthony | 4 | 14.3 | 4.5 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Terrence Ross | 5 | 13.6 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 2.4 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 5 | 13.4 | 9.8 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Hornets vs. Magic Injury Report
Hornets: Cody Martin: Doubtful (Quadricep), Terry Rozier: Out (Ankle), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Miles Bridges: Out (Personal)
Magic: Cole Anthony: Out (Oblique), Jalen Suggs: Out (Ankle), Moritz Wagner: Out (Ankle), Jonathan Isaac: Out (Hamstring), Markelle Fultz: Out (Toe), Gary Harris: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte was the fourth-best squad in the NBA in points scored (115.3 per game) and 25th in points allowed (114.9) last year. Offensively the Hornets played worse at home last season, scoring 113.5 points per game, compared to 117.2 per game away from home.
Charlotte was the fifth-best team in the NBA in 3-pointers made (13.9 per game) and sixth in 3-point percentage (36.5%) last season. The Hornets took 58.3% of their shots from inside the arc, and 41.7% from beyond it last season. In terms of makes, 67.4% of the Hornets’ baskets were 2-pointers, and 32.6% were 3-pointers.
What you need to know about the Orlando Magic
While Orlando ranked in the bottom five in the NBA in points per game last season with 104.2 (second-worst), it ranked 20th in the league with 112.2 points allowed per contest. The Magic averaged 104.2 points per game at home last season, and the same number away.
Orlando, who ranked 15th in the league with 12.2 made threes per game, shot just 33.1% from beyond the arc, which was third-worst in the NBA. Last year the Magic took 58.3% two-pointers, accounting for 68.2% of the team’s baskets. They shot 41.7% from three-point land (31.8% of the team’s baskets).
Hornets vs. Magic Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Hornets, and we project that Hornets will cover the spread (Hornets -1.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 220.5 points.
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