Magic vs. Hornets Prediction: Odds, Spread & Insights for March 5

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Spectrum Center, the Charlotte Hornets (15-46) will be attempting to snap a four-game losing streak when hosting the Orlando Magic (35-26). It airs at 7:00 PM ET on BSSE and BSFL.

The Magic enter their upcoming matchup versus the Hornets as 8.5-point favorites. This matchup has 208 points as its over/under.

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Magic vs. Hornets game info

• Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: BSSE and BSFL
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Venue: Spectrum Center
• Spread: Orlando -8.5
• Moneylines: Orlando -362, Charlotte +286
• Total: 208 points

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Prediction: Who will win the Magic vs. Hornets game?

• Prediction: Magic 116 - Hornets 107
• Pick ATS: Magic (- 8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (208)
  

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Magic vs. Hornets Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Magic vs. Hornets betting insights

• Orlando has beaten the spread 40 times in 61 games.
• The Magic have an ATS record of 4-2 as 8.5-point favorites or greater.
• Against the spread, Charlotte is 24-34-3 this year.
• Against the spread as 8.5-point underdogs or greater, the Hornets are 14-19-1.
• Orlando and its opponent have broken the 208-point mark 47 times this year.
• There have been 51 Hornets games this season with more than 208 points scored.
• The total for this matchup is 208 points, 11.1 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Magic vs. Hornets stat comparison

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Magic top performers

• Paolo Banchero: 22.9 PTS, 5.2 AST, 46.1 FG%, 36.0 3PT% (89-for-247)
• Franz Wagner: 20.5 PTS, 48.1 FG%, 30.7 3PT% (80-for-261)
• Cole Anthony: 11.8 PTS, 43.2 FG%, 32.6 3PT% (63-for-193)
• Jalen Suggs: 12.3 PTS, 1.4 STL, 45.9 FG%, 39.2 3PT% (114-for-291)
• Moritz Wagner: 11.3 PTS, 59.3 FG%, 31.8 3PT% (27-for-85)

Hornets top performers

• Miles Bridges: 21.4 PTS, 7.5 REB, 46.2 FG%, 37.2 3PT% (122-for-328)
• Brandon Miller: 16.7 PTS, 44.0 FG%, 37.7 3PT% (126-for-334)
• Nick Richards: 10.0 PTS, 8.0 REB, 1.3 BLK, 69.2 FG%
• Grant Williams: 8.1 PTS, 41.3 FG%, 37.6 3PT% (79-for-210)
• Bryce McGowens: 5.4 PTS, 45.8 FG%, 34.5 3PT% (30-for-87)