Magic vs. Hornets betting: NBA preview for February 12

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The Charlotte Hornets (13-38) are heavy underdogs (by 12.5 points) to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Orlando Magic (26-29) on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 202.

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Magic Cover -12.5 vs Hornets -110

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Magic vs. Hornets betting lines

  • Magic odds to win: -694
  • Hornets odds to win: +498
  • Spread: Magic (-12.5)
  • Total: 202
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Magic Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Orlando is 16-10 in home contests with a 15-11 record against the spread at home.
  • The Magic have hit the over in 10 of their 26 home games this season with a set over/under (38.5%).
  • Orlando and its opponents have averaged a total of 212.9 points per home contest this season, 10.9 points greater than this game’s listed total.

Magic Recent Trends

  • The Magic have covered the spread twice in their past 10 contests while putting up a 3-7 record straight-up in those games.
  • The Magic’s last 10 contests saw four go over the total.
  • The last 10 Magic games averaged 214.1 total points, 12.1 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Magic have scored 0.5 more points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.

Magic Betting Records

  • The Magic have won 20 of the 30 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
  • Orlando has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -694 or shorter.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Magic have an implied win probability of 87.4%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44 (27th in NBA) 47.5 (23rd) 41.5 (27th) 41.4 (second) 23.1 (28th) 13.8 (18th)

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Hornets Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Hornets have covered the spread 11 times on the road and are 4-18 in road contests.
  • The Hornets have hit the over in 11 of their 22 road games this season with a set over/under (50%).
  • This season on the road the Hornets and their opponents have averaged a total of 224.0 points per contest, 22.0 points greater than the over/under for this contest.

Hornets Recent Trends

  • The Hornets are 2-8 overall and 6-3-1 against the spread in their past 10 contests.
  • The Hornets and their opponents have hit the over in three of the past 10 games.
  • The Hornets’ last 10 games have ended with an average of 219.6 points scored. That’s 17.6 more points than this contest’s over/under.
  • During their last 10 games, the Hornets have scored 2.1 fewer points per contest compared to their 106.6 PPG season-long scoring average.

Hornets Betting Records

  • Charlotte has been underdogs in 44 games this season and won 11 (25%) of those contests.
  • The Hornets have been at least a +498 moneyline underdog eight times this season, but were upset in each of those games.
  • The Hornets have a 16.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43 (30th in NBA) 46.5 (15th) 45.7 (fourth) 44.2 (15th) 24 (26th) 14.6 (22nd)
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