3rd quarter report
There’s only a quarter left between the Magic and the victory they were favored to get tonight. They are in full control with a 91-65 lead over the Hornets.
The Magic came into the game having won three straight and they are now only a quarter behind each other. Will they make it four, or will the Hornets step in and ruin it? We will know soon.
Who’s playing
Charlotte Hornets @Orlando Magic
Current records: Charlotte 17-51, Orlando 40-28
How to watch
- When: Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Or: Kia Center – Orlando, Florida
- TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
- Follow: CBS Sports app
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $17.68
What there is to know
The Magic will play the full four quarters on Tuesday, but things are expected to be over well before that. They will play at home against the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. ET at the Kia Center. The Magic enter the game strong, having won their last three games.
You’re bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent in every quarter, and that’s exactly how it played out for the Magic on Sunday. They cruised past Toronto with points to spare, winning the game 111-96.
The Magic can attribute much of their success to Paolo Banchero, who scored 29 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Meanwhile, defenses reigned supreme when the Hornets and 76ers played Saturday, rewarding bettors who took the risk on the season-low 209 points. Charlotte fell 109-98 to the 76ers. The Hornets haven’t had much luck with the 76ers recently, as the team has come up short in the last five meetings.
Orlando has been on a roll lately, winning eight of their last 10 games, improving to 40-28 this season. As for Charlotte, they haven’t been very good recently as the team has lost nine of their last 11 games, which significantly dented their 17-51 record this season.
In this competition, the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: the Magic haven’t given up the ball easily this season, averaging just 14 turnovers per game. However, it’s not like the Hornets struggled in that department as they averaged just 13 turnovers per game. Given these competing forces, it will be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
The Magic beat the Hornets 101-89 in their previous game two weeks ago. Will the Magic repeat their success, or will the Hornets have a better game plan this time around? We’ll know soon enough.
Odds
Orlando is a heavy favorite with 13.5 points against Charlotte, according to the latest NBA Odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of the line for this one, as the game opened with the Magic as a 12.5-point favorite.
Oddsmakers are predicting a defensive matchup and setting the low/under at 203.5 points.
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History of the series
Orlando has won 6 of its last 10 games against Charlotte.
- March 05, 2024 – Orlando 101 vs. Charlotte 89
- November 26, 2023 – Orlando 130 vs. Charlotte 117
- March 3, 2023 – Orlando 117 vs. Charlotte 106
- February 5, 2023 – Orlando 119 vs. Charlotte 113
- November 14, 2022 – Charlotte 112 vs. Orlando 105
- October 28, 2022 – Orlando 113 vs. Charlotte 93
- April 7, 2022 – Charlotte 128 vs. Orlando 101
- January 14, 2022 – Orlando 116 vs. Charlotte 109
- November 24, 2021 – Charlotte 106 vs. Orlando 99
- October 27, 2021 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 111
