Game Preview

The Charlotte Hornets will play against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday. This Southeast Division clash features a matchup of two teams with contrasting records: Orlando sits at 26-29 overall and 16-10 at home, while Charlotte holds a record of 13-38 overall and 4-18 on the road.

The Magic have a strong track record against the Hornets, winning eight of the last 10 matchups. As per the latest odds from SportsLine, Orlando is favored by 12.5 points in this encounter, with an over/under of 202 points.

Key Factors

• Hornets Recent Performance: Charlotte is facing difficulties, having lost eight of their last nine games, but they’ve managed to cover the spread in five of their last seven matchups.
• Player Stats: Miles Bridges has performed well, scoring 24 or more points in five of seven games, averaging 19.5 points and 7.7 rebounds this season.

Magic Standout Players

• Franz Wagner had an impressive display against the Hawks, scoring 37 points to lead the team.
• Paolo Banchero also had a notable performance with 31 points.

Betting Predictions

The simulation model has conducted 10,000 runs of the Magic vs. Hornets game, generating a pick that supports the under, while also favoring a spread pick that has a success rate of over 60% in simulations.

For more details on which side to back, check SportsLine here.