Hornets vs. Magic Prediction
Are the Hornets a risk tonight as a road favorite versus the Magic or are they a solid play for bettors at 7:00PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Hornets are now 5-point road favorites versus the Magic after opening as a 3.5-point favorite. As for the total, the number hit the board at 206 and has been bet up a full point to 207.
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Charlotte is dealing wit some injury problems ahead of tonight’s game. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (right ankle strain) is probable for tonight in Orlando, but Johnny O’Braynt (ankle) remains out and so does Miles Plumlee (right calf strain). Kidd-Gilchrist suffered the injury in Monday’s win over the Hawks but he says he’s fine. Kemba Walker finished with 16 points and six assists in that victory over Atlanta.
The Magic enter play tonight having won back-to-back games, including a come-from-behind victory in overtime versus the 76ers on Monday. Nikola Vucevic finished with 26 points, 13 rebounds and two assists in that victory, while Elfrid Payton scored 10 points while adding 13 rebounds, four assists and three steals.
OUR PREDICTION: The Hornets have been a sensational play in this series, covering in all four of their last four games versus the Magic and going 10-2 at the betting window in their last 12 games in Orlando. The road team has also had plenty of success in this series, cashing in 24 of the last 35 meetings. Orlando is just 1-5 ATS in its last six games overall.
WEDNESDAY NBA PREDICTION: CHARLOTTE HORNETS -5