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Southeast Division opponents square off when the Charlotte Hornets (35-34) host the Orlando Magic (38-30) at Spectrum Center, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Magic are 5.5-point underdogs in the game, the fourth matchup between the teams this season.
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Hornets vs. Magic Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Hornets 117, Magic 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-225)
- Total Pick: Over 225.5 (computer predicts 228.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Magic (+5.5)
Recent Hornets vs. Magic Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Magic | -3.5 | 225.5 | -166 | +140 | 124-97 CHA |
| 12/26/2025 | Magic | -5.5 | 227.5 | -233 | +191 | 120-105 CHA |
| 10/30/2025 | Magic | -3.5 | 239.5 | -156 | +132 | 123-107 ORL |
| 3/25/2025 | Magic | -5 | 213.5 | -196 | +162 | 111-104 ORL |
| 2/12/2025 | Magic | -12.5 | 203 | -769 | +536 | 102-86 ORL |
| 11/25/2024 | Magic | -4.5 | 212.5 | -188 | +157 | 95-84 ORL |
| 11/12/2024 | Magic | -8.5 | 213 | -348 | +277 | 114-89 ORL |
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte has a 41-27-1 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 5.5 points or more, the Hornets have a 9-3-1 record 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.
- Charlotte has a record of 9-1, a 90% win rate, when it's favored by -225 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Orlando has put together a 30-38-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more, the Magic have a 4-4 record against the spread.
- Orlando has gone over in 36 of its 68 games with a set total (52.9%).
- The Magic have been the moneyline underdog 25 total times this season. They've finished 10-15 in those games.
- Orlando has gone 2-5 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +185 or longer (28.6%).
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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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