Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction - 10/30/2025
Updated July 9, 2026
The Orlando Magic will face the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA on Thursday night. The Magic are off to a rough start at 1-4 on the year and they will try to get a much-needed win against a Hornets team that is 2-2 to begin their campaign. Before tip-off from Charlotte, continue reading to get my thoughts on this contest, including my Magic vs Hornets prediction from North Carolina.
Player | Prop to Watch |
|---|---|
LaMelo Ball (Hornets) | Over 3.5 Threes |
Paolo Banchero (Magic) | Over 26.5 Points |
Desmond Bane (Magic) | Under 19.5 Points |
Score Projection: Orlando 106 – Charlotte 110
Win Probability: Orlando 41%, Charlotte 59%
I don't think that the Magic are as bad as they have looked early in the season. But I also think that this is a terrible scheduling spot for them. While the Hornets are not a great basketball team, they are playing at home and with a rest advantage in this contest. I'll take Charlotte to win outright as a slight underdog on their home floor here, as they should continue the miserable start for the Magic early in the year.
Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.
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