Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 25/11/2023, 07:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 27/11/2023 at 05:31 in NBA Predictions

A red-hot Orlando Magic will look to continue their excellent run of form when they face the Charlotte Hornets at Amway Center on Sunday. The hosts are second in the Eastern Conference standings, while the visitors are 12th. The Orlando Magic secured another significant victory by defeating the Boston Celtics 113-96 on Friday. That result extended their winning streak to six games in a row. One remarkable statistic is that opponents of the Orlando Magic are averaging just 84.5 shots per 100 possessions, ranking the Magic first in forcing turnovers this season. During their current six-game winning streak, the Magic have excelled in scoring inside the paint, averaging 58.3 points, the third-highest in this period.  Despite lacking a player averaging over 20 points, the Magic maintain an 11-5 record, but they have room for improvement, ranking 27th in 3-point percentage.

Meanwhile, The Charlotte Hornets secured a 117-114 victory against the Washington Wizards in their most recent game, bringing their season record to 5-9. Charlotte ended that match with a 47.3% field goal percentage, making 16 of their 37 three-point attempts. The Hornets, averaging 10.4 made 3-pointers per game, now face an opponent who allow 11.5 made shots on average. In the last ten games, Charlotte holds a 4-6 record, averaging 114.0 points and 24.6 assists per game. They are shooting 47.1% from the field. The visitors may be without PJ Washington and Nick Richards for this encounter due to injury, while Terry Rozier, Frank Ntilikina and James Bouknight are sidelined for the foreseeable future.