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by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks
The Orlando Magic (34-38) visit the Charlotte Hornets (18-53) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Spectrum Center.
Having won their first three matchups, the Magic has the chance to sweep their regular season series with the Hornets. In each of the three games, the Magic has won by double digits with an average margin of 17.3 points.
Orlando is also riding the momentum of carving a 118-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Both of their star forwards Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero notched at least 30 points, with Anthony Black coming off the bench to contribute 17 points and 6 assists.
As for the Hornets, they have lost their last two games by an average margin of 26 points. Their defensive rating has gone down to a whopping 139.6, quite the massive decrease from their season average of 116.3. In their last game, they gave up 122 points to a struggling Miami Heat team that only averaged 109.2 points this season.
With the Hornets' defense on a massive dropoff, Banchero and the Magic are the favorites to win this game. They have had the Hornets' number this season, so expect more of the same in their final regular season matchup.
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Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Form
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Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets Latest Matches
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Orlando Magic against Charlotte Hornets : Head to Head (H2H)
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Orlando Magic - Charlotte Hornets Key Points
- Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have scored at least 30 points each in their previous game.
- The Hornets' defensive rating has massively decreased to 139.6 in the last two games.
- This season, the Magic has beaten the Hornets three times with an average margin of 17.3 points.
- In the last four games, the Magic has increased their offensive rating from 108.5 to 119.6.
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Our Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Magic surprised Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers with a 118-106 blowout in their previous game. In the last four games, their offensive rating has increased to 119.6. On the other hand, the Hornets' defensive rating has gone down to 139.6.
Moreover, the Magic has defeated the Hornets thrice this season, winning by an average margin of 17.3 points. Our prediction for the Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic match is: Magic (-5.5) cover the spread.Grab an extra $200 for your Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets wager!
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