The league’s top scoring defense will be on the road at Spectrum Center, when the Orlando Magic (21-28) square off with the Charlotte Hornets (16-33). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020, and can be seen on Fox SportsNet Florida.
Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams did not cover as underdogs in their last contest. The Magic (3.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Miami Heat, 102-89, while the Hornets (8.5-point underdogs) fell to the San Antonio Spurs, 114-90. The Orlando game went 25.5 points under the projected point total of 216.5, while the Charlotte game went 10.5 points under the projected point total of 214.5.
Orlando had a better turnover percentage (9.0 vs. 12.8) while Charlotte had a better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.575). Charlotte received a boost from Cody Zeller, who put up 14 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic was a key piece for Orlando with 21 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Vucevic led the Magic to a 106-83 win. He registered a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The two teams combined to score 189 points, which was well under the projected point total of 205, and Orlando covered as a 3.5-point favorite. The Magic’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hornets. Orlando had a rate of 8.6, while Charlotte posted a mark of 17.5.
Games featuring the Magic have a tendency to finish under the O/U total (59.2 percent). Orlando holds records of 21-28 straight up (SU) and 21-24-4 against the spread (ATS).
Coinciding with Orlando, a little over half of Hornets games have finished under the projected point total. Moreover, Charlotte is 16-33 SU and 23-24-2 ATS.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the league’s slowest-paced teams face off. Charlotte currently ranks 30th in possessions per game (99.0) and Orlando is 29th (99.5).
Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets ATS Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets are second in the NBA with 11.7 fast break points allowed per game while the Magic are fifth with 11.9 fast break points allowed per game.
- Orlando ranks fifth in steals per game (8.4) while Charlotte ranks 27th (6.6).
- The Magic rank 10th in assists allowed per game (23.6) while the Hornets rank 29th (26.7).
- Orlando ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.9) while Charlotte ranks 19th (17.3).
- Orlando ranks 18th in rebounds per game (44.8) while Charlotte ranks 26th (42.5).
- The Magic rank fifth in blocks per game (5.8) while the Hornets rank 25th (4.3).
- The Magic rank second in second chance points allowed per game (11.4) while the Hornets rank 18th (13.5).
- Orlando ranks fifth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.8) while Charlotte ranks 24th (51.6).
- Orlando is 12-4 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Charlotte is 4-0.
- The Hornets are 13-18 when they score over 100 points, while the Magic are 17-10.
- Charlotte is 9-11-2 ATS at home, while Orlando is 12-10-2 ATS on the road.
- The Magic have 12 overs and 12 unders in 24 road games.
- Of the Hornets’ 22 home games, they have 13 unders and 9 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Orlando and Charlotte have both had 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Hornets are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Magic are 0-5.
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 7.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 98.0 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 111.2 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
