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.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on FM 96.9 The Game<\/a><\/p>\n Hornets vs. Magic Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Hornets 117, Magic 112.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-175) Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Charlotte has a 41-27-1 record against the spread this season. Orlando’s ATS record is 30-38-0 this year.
\nTotal Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 228.9 points)
\nPick ATS: Hornets (-4.5)
\nRecent Hornets vs. Magic Matchups<\/p>\n
\nWhen they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Hornets are 9-6-1 against the spread.
\nA total of 27 of Charlotte’s 68 games with a set total have hit the over (39.7%).
\nThe Hornets have won 19, or 79.2%, of the 24 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
\nThis season, Charlotte has won 12 of its 16 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -175 on the moneyline.
\nMagic 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Magic are 5-7 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
\nThe teams have combined to hit the over in 36 of Orlando’s 68 games with a set total.
\nThe Magic have won 10 of the 25 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (40%).
\nOrlando has gone 5-9 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +147 or longer (35.7%).<\/p>\n