Orlando Magic will welcome Charlotte Hornets to the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida early on Wednesday. The Magic have defeated the Hornets in their last 4 meetings. Can they win again in this clash? Our basketball betting expert, Agbeniga Ayobami, presents her top three Magic vs Hornets predictions.
Magic vs Hornets Predictions & Tips
- The Magic – 5.5 @ 1xBet
- Under 235.5 @ 1xBet
- The Magic over 100 points @ 1xBet
The Magic are expected to cover the spread.
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The Magic continue their dominance over the Hornets
The Magic enter this clash as the clear favourite winners, thanks to their place in the table and recent great form. With their status as the favourite, the Magic will definitely cover the spread, as they have in 81.5% of their games as favourite.
The Magic still remain one of the bettors’ top picks this season. They are 44-23 against the spread this season, and they should be able to do it once again.
In contrast, The Hornets have struggled, with a 27-40 record against the spread this season. They have covered just 35.7% of games played against the Eastern Conference rivals.
Bet 1: The Magic – 5.5 @ 1xBet
The Magic to showcase defensive skills
With the defensive strengths of both sides, going for the under 235.5 points in this clash is a great tip to consider. Both sides have displayed their defensive capabilities, making it a confident choice to tip the under in this clash.
The Magic’s defence has been their stronghold this season. They average 110.7 PPG, which places them 26th in the NBA. Yet, their defensive efforts shine through as they allow their opponents to score 109.2 points per game against them, and the stats rank 3rd in the NBA.
Similarly, the Hornets average 106.9 points per game, which is also 26th in the NBA. They limit their opponents to 116.8 points per game, ranking them 19th in the NBA.
Bet 2: Under 235.5 @ 1xBet
The Magic to dominate the clash
Although the Magic pride themselves on their defence, they are not bad offensively either. The Magic have scored 100 points or more in 19 of the last 20 head-to-head games against the Hornets. They have also scored over 100 points in their last 17 wins.
Having defeated the Hornets in their last 4 meetings, the Magic are more than capable of doing it again in this Magic vs Hornets Predictions piece.
Bet 3: The Magic over 100 points @ 1xBet
