There are nine games on the NBA schedule on Tuesday, including Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets. This is only the second meeting of the season between the two Eastern Conference teams, with the Magic winning the first game 130-117 on November 26 in Orlando.
It was the Magic’s third straight win over the Hornets dating back to last season. Franz Wagner led the way with 30 points, seven rebounds and two steals, while Cole Anthony scored 30 points coming off the bench. Paolo Banchero had 23 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
Tuesday’s game will also be the 120th regular season meeting between the Magic and the Hornets. The Magic lead 60-59 in the all-time head-to-head, but the two teams split the last 10 games with five wins each.
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Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets preview, predictions, odds and betting tips
THE The Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets game is Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It begins at 7:00 p.m. EST and will be televised on Bally Sports Florida and Bally Sports SouthEast-Charlotte.
Money line: Magic (-380) against Hornets (+310)
Spread: Magic -8.5 (-113) vs. Hornets +8.5 (-107)
Total (P/U): Magic o207.5 (-105) against Hornets u207.5 (-115)
Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets Preview
The Orlando Magic are on a three-game winning streak after beating the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. The Magic are now sixth in the Eastern Conference and are just a full game behind the New York Knicks for fourth place.
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets are coming off their fourth straight loss. The Hornets remain among the worst teams in the league, but their last two losses to the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors were close games.
Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups
Markelle Fultz is the only player on the Orlando Magic injury report and he is listed as questionable. Head coach Jamahl Mosley is expected to stick with his starting five of Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr.
On the other hand, the Charlotte Hornets are still without LaMelo Ball, Seth Curry, Cody Martin and Mark Williams. Head coach Steve Clifford will likely use a starting lineup of Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, Brandon Miller, Mikal Bridges and Grant Williams.
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets predictions
Paolo Banchero has a plus/minus of 20.5 points. He is expected to score 21.8 points and has scored 29 points in consecutive games. Bet on Banchero to continue his streak and lose more than 21 points.
Brandon Miller should score less than 18.5 points. Miller is favored to fall despite scoring 26 points on Sunday after missing a game. Take the risk and bet on Miller to do well since he will likely be the Hornets’ first option.
Franz Wagner also has a plus/minus of 18.5 points, but he is favored to pass unlike Miller. Wagner has scored at least 19 points twice in his last four games. He should have a big game, but take the risk and bet on him to go under 18.5 points.
Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Orlando Magic are the favorites to beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night at the Spectrum Center. The Magic may be the road team, but they play way better basketball than the Hornets.
Oddsmakers are predicting that the Hornets will win the game and cover the spread, and that the total will go over.
