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Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

By Evan Birchmore

Apr 7, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) dunks the ball against Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) dunks the ball against Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Charlotte Hornets will play the final game of their three-game road trip tonight when they visit Orlando to take on the Magic.

Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)

Point Spread: Hornets -2

Money line: Hornets -126 / Magic +108

Over-under: 221.5

Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic: Injury Report

Hornets: Terry Rozier (right ankle sprain) and Cody Martin (left quad soreness) are DOUBTFUL. LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain) is OUT.

Magic:  Jonathan Isaac (knee), Jalen Suggs (ankle), Gary Harris (knee), Markelle Fultz (toe), Moritz Wagner (foot), and Cole Anthony (oblique) are OUT.

Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic: Key Statistic

Team assists

The Magic average just 18.3 assists per game, the lowest number in the league. The Hornets allow 23.5 assists per game, the 10th-fewest in the league.

The Magic have not had more than 21 assists in a game this season. Meanwhile, the Hornets have allowed at least 22 assists in every game this season.

Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic: Key Matchup

P.J. Washington vs. Paolo Banchero

P.J. Washington continued his solid start to the season in Charlotte’s matchup with the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, posting 17 points and five rebounds while playing solid defense. For the season, Washington is averaging 14.0 points and 4.5 rebounds and is shooting 45.8% from three-point range.

Paolo Banchero has been excellent so far in his rookie campaign, averaging 24.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per night. His most recent game was his best, as he posted season highs in points (29), and three-point field goal percentage (60%) on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic: Prediction

Coming off an emotional overtime loss to the Knicks on Wednesday, the Hornets need to enter this matchup with a renewed focus in order to prevent one loss from snowballing into another. While both teams enter this game with injury issues, the Magic are dealing with a more limited rotation than the Hornets. Look for Charlotte to assert itself as the better team and secure the victory in Steve Clifford’s return to Orlando.

Hornets 115, Magic 105

What’s next for the Charlotte Hornets?

Saturday, October 29th – vs. Golden State Warriors (7:00 p.m. ET)

Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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