The Charlotte Hornets (35-34) are at home in Southeast Division play against the Orlando Magic (38-30) on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The Hornets are 4.5-point favorites in the game, the fourth matchup between the squads this season.

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Hornets vs. Magic Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Hornets 117, Magic 112.

Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-175)
Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 228.9 points)
Pick ATS: Hornets (-4.5)
Recent Hornets vs. Magic Matchups

Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends

Charlotte has a 41-27-1 record against the spread this season.
When they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Hornets are 9-6-1 against the spread.
A total of 27 of Charlotte’s 68 games with a set total have hit the over (39.7%).
The Hornets have won 19, or 79.2%, of the 24 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
This season, Charlotte has won 12 of its 16 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -175 on the moneyline.
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends

Orlando’s ATS record is 30-38-0 this year.
The Magic are 5-7 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
The teams have combined to hit the over in 36 of Orlando’s 68 games with a set total.
The Magic have won 10 of the 25 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (40%).
Orlando has gone 5-9 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +147 or longer (35.7%).

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Hornets vs. Magic Injury Report

Hornets

Hornets:

Tidjane Salaun: Out (Calf)

Magic

Magic:

Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle),

Anthony Black: Out (Abdomen),

Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)

Hornets vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel

Game day: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Game time: 7 p.m. ET
TV channel: FDSSE, FDSFL, and NBA TV
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Arena: Spectrum Center

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