The Orlando Magic (23-19) are at home in Southeast Division play against the Charlotte Hornets (16-28) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The Magic are favored by 6.5 points in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season.

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Magic vs. Hornets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final score of Magic 118, Hornets 113.

Moneyline Pick: Magic (-244)
Total Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 231.5 points)
Pick ATS: Hornets (+6.5)
Recent Magic vs. Hornets Matchups

Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends

Orlando’s ATS record is 17-25-0 this season.
The Magic are 4-8 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
A total of 22 of Orlando’s 44 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
This season, the Magic have won 19 out of the 31 games, or 61.3%, in which they’ve been favored.
This season, Orlando has won seven of its 10 games, or 70%, when favored by at least -244 on the moneyline.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends

Charlotte has a 25-19-0 record against the spread this year.
The Hornets have a 10-7 record against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this season.
Charlotte’s games have hit the over 18 out of 44 times (40.9%).
The Hornets have been the moneyline underdog 37 total times this season. They’ve finished 12-25 in those games.
In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +199 or longer, Charlotte has gone 4-13 (23.5%).

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Magic vs. Hornets Injury Report

Magic

Magic:

Jalen Suggs: Questionable (Knee),

Colin Castleton: Out (Thumb)

Hornets

Hornets:

Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),

KJ Simpson: Day-To-Day (Hip)

Magic vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel

Game day: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Game time: 7 p.m. ET
TV channel: FDSSE and FDSFL
Location: Orlando, Florida
Arena: Kia Center
Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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