The Eastern Conference’s eighth seed in the 2026 NBA playoffs will be at stake as the Charlotte Hornets go up against the Orlando Magic in the NBA Play-in Tournament this Friday night. The Hornets managed to beat Miami 127-126 in a thrilling overtime match earlier in the week, while the Magic lost 109-97 to Philadelphia.

Game Details

Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The Hornets are the favorites by 3 points, and the over/under for total points is at 218.5. For predictions and analysis, check the SportsLine Projection Model.

Current Odds

Team	Spread	Over/Under	Money Line
Charlotte	-3.5 at FanDuel	218.5	-161
Orlando	+135

Predictions

After simulating the matchup 10,000 times, SportsLine’s model indicates the total score will likely go under 218.5, aligning with trends in previous matchups between the teams. In total, the model projects the Hornets’ leading scorer will be LaMelo Ball with 23 points, while Paolo Banchero is set to score 23.5 points for the Magic, but both teams may not reach their combined points total.

For further insights, visit SportsLine.