Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Orlando Magic
Charlotte Hornets
Can Magic take home advantage against Hornets to get 8th seed in the East?
- Hornets are averaging 116 points, 46.1 rebounds and 26.3 assists per game.
- The Hornets defeated the Magic three out of four times in the regular season.
- Magic are scoring 115.7 points per game and allowing 115.1 points per game.
Charlotte Hornets to win and cover the spread (-3.5).
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Amway Center |
| Tip Off: | 05:00:00 |
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.34 | 1.68 |
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Match Prediction & Analysis
Charlotte Hornets will play hosts to the Charlotte Hornets in the Play-In Tournament game of the NBA 2025/26. The Hornets head into this contest on the back of a solid victory over Heat, while the Magic, currently on a fresh setback against 76ers, look to get the playoffs ticket.
Current Standings: The Hornets finished at ninth place in the NBA 2025/26 with a 44-38 record, while Magic finished at 8th place with a 45-37 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Charlotte Hornets won three of the last five games against the Magic. The Hornets are scoring 117 points and allowing 109 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between the Hornets and Magic is 226.
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 22.2 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 0.7/0.6 |
| Brandon Miller | 20.2 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 1.0/0.7 |
Teams Preview
Orlando Magic Preview
Orlando Magic are back to their second assignment in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament. They will get the home advantage for this game due to better finish in the regular season. Orlando lost to Philadelphia 97-109 in the first Play-In encounter. However, their regular season numbers helped them to get one more chance. If they win, they will take the eighth seed for the NBA playoffs.
Orlando were outscored 23-30 in the final quarter and it proved decisive. The Magic are averaging 115.7 points and allowing 115.1 points per game. Miami are shooting 46.4% from the floor and 34.3% from the three-point line. The hosts averaged 4.7 blocks per game and 8.5 steals per game this season. Orlando finished eighth in the regular season with a 45-37 record. They narrowly missed the automatic qualification.
The Magic are eighth in three throws (80.1%). Last season, they also finished 7th and qualified through Play-In Tournament. Meanwhile, they suffered a first round exit after a loss to the Celtics. If they win, they will meet the Caves in the first round. If we figure out the offensive threat for the upcoming game, Paolo Banchero is the right name. He averaged 22.2 points per game this season. We back him to score 15 or more points in the road fixture.
Charlotte Hornets Preview
Charlotte Hornets get a one more lifeline after a 127-126 overtime victory against the Miami Heat. They ended their regular season with a 110-96 victory against the New York Knicks. They are back on the road for this game as they finished 9th in the standings. They ended the 2025-26 regular season with a 44-38 record. LaMelo Ball hit a match-winning two-pointer with five seconds left and assured a one more chance for the playoffs.
Charlotte, who dropped three out of four games against Miami, surprised the former champions in overtime. They will take on the Orlando Magic for the 8th seed. The winner of this game will face the Cavaliers in the first round. The Hornets are scoring 116.0 points per game and allowing 111.2 points per game. They are ranked third in the three-point shooting (37.8%) and second in the free throw percentage (81.8%). They are currently on a three-game winning streak against Orlando this season.
Coby White led the scoring for Charlotte against Miami with 27 points, while Bradon Miller also dropped 25 points. Last season, they missed out the playoffs but this year, they get a clear chance. With a 3-1 advantage in the ongoing season, the Hornets would fancy their chances. If we pick out the offensive threat on this side, Brandon Miller is the right name. The 23-year-old star averaged 20.2 points in the ongoing season. We back him to score 15 or more points in this game.
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | J. Suggs |
| SG | A. Black |
| SF | D. Bane |
| PF | P. Banchero |
| C | W. Carter, Jr. |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | L. Ball |
| SG | B. Miller |
| SF | K. Knueppel |
| PF | M. Bridges |
| C | M. Diabate |
ORLANDO MAGIC vs CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Winning PredictionThe Hornets enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their superior offense and a solid defense. We are backing the Hornets to win this contest and take the 8th seed. We also back both teams to score a total of 225 points with Charlotte reaching 115 points.
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