The Orlando Magic (20-23), the league’s top scoring defense and 4.5-point favorites, will meet the Charlotte Hornets (15-29) at Spectrum Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 207.5 points and it can be seen on Fox SportsNet Florida at 5 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Magic (6-point favorites) were defeated by the Golden State Warriors, 109-95, while the Hornets (11.5-point underdogs) fell to the Denver Nuggets, 100-86. The Orlando game finished 10 points under the projected point total of 214, while the Charlotte game finished 24 points under the projected point total of 210.
Orlando held Golden State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.9 (below their season average of 22.4) while Charlotte held Denver to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.3 (below their season average of 24.7). Charlotte was led by Terry Rozier, who had 20 points and nine assists. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic led the way for Orlando, recording 13 points and 13 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won two of the four games played against each other last season. The Magic won the last matchup 122-114. Orlando out-rebounded Charlotte. The Magic had nine offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Hornets had four and 32, respectively. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Magic are involved, as 55.8 percent of their games have ended under the total. Orlando heads into the game with records of 20-23 straight up (SU) and 20-19-4 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Orlando, Hornets games have a slight tendency to finish over the projected point total (52.3 percent). Moreover, Charlotte owns records of 15-29 SU and 21-21-2 ATS.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the league’s slowest-paced teams battle. Charlotte ranks 30th in possessions per game (99.1) and Orlando is 29th (100.1).
Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets rank 10th in three pointers attempted per game (34.6) while the Magic rank 15th in three pointers allowed per game (33.4).
- Orlando ranks third in steals per game (8.6) while Charlotte ranks 27th (6.6).
- The Magic rank 12th in assists allowed per game (23.5) while the Hornets rank 29th (27.1).
- Orlando ranks second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.3) while Charlotte ranks 17th (17.3).
- Orlando ranks 18th in rebounds per game (45.1) while Charlotte ranks 25th (42.7).
- The Magic rank fifth in points allowed in the paint per game (44.0) while the Hornets rank 26th (51.5).
- The Magic rank third in second chance points allowed per game (11.8) while the Hornets rank 15th (13.1).
- Charlotte ranks fourth in fast break points allowed per game (12.1) while Orlando ranks ninth (12.5).
- Orlando ranks fifth in blocks per game (6.0) while Charlotte ranks 25th (4.3).
- Orlando is 11-4 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Charlotte is 3-0.
- In games where they score above 100 points, the Hornets are 13-16 and the Magic are 16-9.
- Charlotte is 8-10-2 ATS at home, while Orlando is 11-9-2 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 11 of the Hornets’ 20 home games, while 12 of the Magic’s 22 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Orlando and Charlotte have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Hornets are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Magic are 3-2.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 98.4 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 107.2 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
- The Magic’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 0.7 for the season.
