The Charlotte Hornets (3-11) visit the Orlando Magic (4-9), with the matchup tipping off at 7:00 PM ET from Amway Center on Monday, November 14, 2022. The Hornets are just 1-point favorites in the game. The matchup has a 225 point total.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1 point, with bookmakers listing the Hornets as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Hornets have -116 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at -102 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 225 points.
Hornets vs. Magic Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, November 14, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSF
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Amway Center
Hornets vs. Magic Betting Trends
The Hornets have played 14 games, with five wins against the spread. Charlotte has won in one of the three contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year. Hornets games this year have gone over the point total seven times in 13 opportunities (53.8%).
The Magic have six wins against the spread in 13 games this season. Orlando has put together a 4-8 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 33.3% of those games). Magic games this year have hit the over seven times in 13 opportunities (53.8%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Hornets
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Terry Rozier | 7 | 21.9 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 3.6 |
Kelly Oubre Jr. | 14 | 18.5 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
Gordon Hayward | 8 | 17.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
LaMelo Ball | 1 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
P.J. Washington | 14 | 14.6 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
Magic
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paolo Banchero | 11 | 23.5 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1 |
Franz Wagner | 13 | 18.3 | 4 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
Wendell Carter Jr. | 13 | 16 | 9.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Cole Anthony | 4 | 15.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
Jalen Suggs | 8 | 13 | 2.8 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
Hornets vs. Magic Injury Report
Hornets: Dennis Smith: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Knee), Gordon Hayward: Out (Shoulder), Miles Bridges: Out (Personal)
Magic: Paolo Banchero: Questionable (Ankle), Cole Anthony: Out (Oblique), 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
While Charlotte ranks in the bottom five in the NBA in points per game with 108.7 (fifth-worst), it ranks 19th in the league with 114.7 points surrendered per contest. On offense, the Hornets post 104.8 points per game when playing at home, compared to 111.6 points per game in away games.
Charlotte is sinking 10.9 threes per game (23rd-ranked in league). It owns a 33% shooting percentage (25th-ranked) from three-point land. The Hornets have taken 64.2% two-pointers and 35.8% threes this year. Of the team’s baskets, 73.5% are two-pointers and 26.5% are threes.
What you need to know about the Orlando Magic
On offense Orlando is the 21st-ranked team in the league (110.4 points per game). On defense it is 13th (112.4 points conceded per game). In 2022-23 the Magic are scoring 15 more points per game at home (117.3) than away (102.3).
Beyond the arc, Orlando is third-worst in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (10). It is ranked 22nd in 3-point percentage at 33.9%. In 2022-23, the Magic have taken 35.3% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 64.7% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 24.8% of the Magic’s buckets have been 3-pointers, and 75.2% have been 2-pointers.
Hornets vs. Magic Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this game is the Magic, and we expect that Magic will cover the spread (Hornets -1). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 225 points.
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