The Charlotte Hornets (27-29), 3-point underdogs, will be at the Amway Center to go head-to-head with the Orlando Magic (26-32) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 215 points and it will air on Fox Sports Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic Betting Odds
The Magic hope to maintain momentum after dismantling the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game, 118-88, as 5-point underdogs. The Hornets, on the other hand, were beat by the Indiana Pacers, 99-90, and failed to cover as 5-point underdogs. The Orlando game went 16.5 points under the projected point total of 222.5, while the Charlotte game went 26 points under the projected point total of 215.
Orlando played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.221 (above their season average of 0.168) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.1 (above their season average of 20.7). For those same stats, New Orleans put up marks of 0.064 and 14.8, respectively. Charlotte, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 4.6 (better than their season average of 10.8). Orlando rallied around Nikola Vucevic, who had 25 points and 17 rebounds. Kemba Walker was a key piece for Charlotte with 34 points and nine rebounds.
In their two contests this season, the Hornets have won both. The two teams combined to score 225 points in their most recent game, which was over the projected point total of 211.5. Charlotte won 125-100, covering as a 9-point favorite. Charlotte was successful at getting and making free throws. The Hornets made 30 of their 33 free throws (90.9 percent), while the Magic were 14-19 (73.7 percent). Walker was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points.
Hornets games have a slight tendency to go over the total (53.6 percent). Charlotte comes into the game with records of 27-29 straight up (SU) and 27-28-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Magic’s 58 games, 32 have finished under the total. Moreover, Orlando owns records of 26-32 SU and 30-25-3 ATS.
The Hornets’ Walker has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 32 points,7.2 assists,5.2 rebounds,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Jonathan Isaac has averaged 13 points,6.2 rebounds,3.0 blocks,1.6 steals during that same time frame for the Magic.
Orlando could have trouble getting to the foul line in this meeting. The Magic currently rank 30th in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.169, while Charlotte ranks third in FTA rate allowed (0.181). Additionally, the Hornets rank first in turnover percentage (11.8 percent), while the Magic rank 21st in opponents’ turnover percentage (12.7 percent).
Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic Free Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets rank 23rd in fast break points per game (11.1) while the Magic rank 26th (9.8).
- Orlando ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.6) while Charlotte ranks 29th (6.3).
- The Hornets rank 20th in points in the paint per game (46.9) while the Magic rank last (42.6).
- Charlotte ranks 17th in points off turnovers per game (16.3) while Orlando ranks 25th (15.2).
- Orlando averages 31.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (32.8).
- The Magic rank seventh in assists allowed per game (23.2) while the Hornets rank 25th (25.6).
- The Hornets rank 20th in steals per game (7.2) while the Magic rank 26th (6.6).
- Orlando averages 44.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 20th in the league. Charlotte ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (45.5).
- Orlando ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (11.0) while Charlotte ranks 16th (13.6).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Orlando is 11-3 and Charlotte is 10-2.
- In games where they score more than 100 points, the Magic are 22-15 and the Hornets are 26-20.
- Orlando is 13-14-1 ATS at home, while Charlotte is 12-16 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 14 of the Magic’s 28 home games, while 16 of the Hornets’ 28 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Charlotte and Orlando have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Magic are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 2-3.
- The Magic have outscored opponents by an average of 13.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Orlando has been defeated by an average of 1.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 110.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 110.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
