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Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic Predictions & Picks
Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic Predictions & Picks
Charlotte are tipped to cover on the road as they advance to the NBA Playoffs.
The Hornets have been on a great run in recent months and have had the Magic’s number this season – most recently blowing them out by 19 points on March 19.
- Charlotte Hornets were 3-1 in the 4 regular season meetings
- Charlotte Hornets are 11-4 in their previous 15 games
- Charlotte Hornets are 15-3 in their last 18 road games
- The Under cashed in 3 of the 4 regular season meetings
Head To Head
- Orlando Magic lead the all-time series 72-66
- Charlotte Hornets won 130-111 when the two teams last met on March 19
Charlotte Hornets Form
Charlotte enter his Play-In Tournament clash as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, having won 11 of their last 15 games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar-28 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | L | 114-118 |
| Mar-29 | vs Boston Celtics | L | 99-114 |
| Mar-31 | at Brooklyn Nets | W | 117-86 |
| Apr-02 | vs Phoenix Suns | W | 127-107 |
| Apr-03 | vs Indiana Pacers | W | 129-108 |
| Apr-05 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 122-108 |
| Apr-07 | at Boston Celtics | L | 102-113 |
| Apr-10 | vs Detroit Pistons | L | 100-118 |
| Apr-12 | at New York Knicks | W | 110-96 |
| Apr-14 | vs Miami Heat | W | 127-126 OT |
Orlando Magic Form
Orlando come into this game looking to bounce back from a Play-In defeat that ended their five-game win streak.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar-29 | at Toronto Raptors | L | 87-139 |
| Mar-31 | vs Phoenix Suns | W | 115-111 |
| Apr-01 | vs Atlanta Hawks | L | 101-130 |
| Apr-03 | at Dallas Mavericks | W | 138-127 |
| Apr-05 | at New Orleans Pelicans | W | 112-108 |
| Apr-06 | vs Detroit Pistons | W | 123-107 |
| Apr-08 | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 132-120 |
| Apr-10 | at Chicago Bulls | W | 127-103 |
| Apr-12 | at Boston Celtics | L | 108-113 |
| Apr-15 | at Philadelphia 76ers | L | 97-109 |
Verdict
Orlando have home advantage, but that may not mean too much in this matchup.
The Hornets have won twice here already this season – they can make it three-in-a-row to progress to the playoffs.
The Hornets have won twice here already this season – they can make it three-in-a-row to progress to the playoffs.
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