Spread<\/p>\n
Hornets -3.5 (-112)Magic +3.5 (-108)<\/p>\n
Moneyline<\/p>\n
Total<\/p>\n
218.5 (Over -108\/Under -112)Hornets vs. Magic How to WatchDate: Friday, April 17Time: 7:30 p.m. ESTVenue: Kia CenterHow to Watch (TV): Prime VideoHornets record: 44-38Magic record: 45-37Hornets vs. Magic Injury ReportsHornets Injury ReportMoussa Diabate — questionableMagic Injury ReportWendell Carter Jr. — availableJonathan Isaac — questionableHornets vs. Magic Best NBA Prop BetsHornets Best NBA Prop BetMiles Bridges 6+ Rebounds (-163)<\/p>\n
I shared this pick in today\u2019s Peter\u2019s Points \u2013 my daily NBA Best Bets column \u2013 as Bridges has taken on a big role on the glass in recent games:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte Hornets wing Miles Bridges was arguably the team\u2019s best player in the win over Miami, dropping 28 points and grabbing nine rebounds in over 40 minutes of action.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bridges came up big with the Hornets having to go small at times with Grant Williams as their center. If that ends up being the case on Friday against the Hornets, I think Bridges is worth a look to grab six or more boards.<\/p>\n
One of the few veterans on this Charlotte roster, Bridges has played in a couple of play-in matchups in his career, and he averaged 5.8 rebounds per game during the regular season. Orlando ranked just 13th in the NBA in opponent rebounds per game, and Bridges has six or more boards in five of his last six games.<\/p>\n
Hornets vs. Magic Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n
Before the play-in tournament, I staked my claim that the Magic would not make it out of the play-in tournament<\/a>, and I stand by that.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Hornets posted the second-best net rating in the NBA since the All-Star break while the Magic were just No. 15 during that stretch.\u00a0<\/p>\n Charlotte\u2019s offense finished as the No. 5 unit in the league, and it completely outclassed Orlando in the late March matchup between the teams. While Franz Wagner and Anthony Black have returned for Orlando, that wasn\u2019t enough to beat a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia team in the first play-in game.<\/p>\n The Hornets didn\u2019t have their best shooting game against Miami, but they still found a way to come out with a win. Players like Kon Knueppel and Ball struggled shooting the 3, but I\u2019d expect some positive regression in that department for a Hornets team that is 12th in the NBA in effective field goal percentage (Orlando is 25th).\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019d like this spread to be inside a possession or to simply take Charlotte outright, but I\u2019m willing to lay the 3.5 points with Orlando looking like a team that will undergo some serious changes in the offseason.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick: Hornets -3.5 (-112 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0NBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on \u00a0BetStamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. Sign up and get\u00a0$300 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet<\/a>\u00a0and that bet wins.<\/p>\n
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