Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets currently record 4-6 in their last 10 games and are on a 2-game losing streak. Their recent defeat came in the hands of the Miami Heat. They hold an 18-53 record and are seeded 14th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Southeast Division, ahead of the Washington Wizards. 

On the offensive end, the Hornets currently average 105.8 points per game, which is the second-lowest scoring total in the league, even after the likes of Lamelo Ball, who averages 25.2 points per game. Lamelo Ball, arguably snubbed from the all-star team, averages 25.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.2 steals a game. 

While they are conceding a lot less than before, with an average total of 113.7 points conceded, ranking them 15th overall. The Hornets are a great rebounding team and are currently ranked 7th with 45.4 rebounds a game. Miles Bridges has been playing fabulous lately, averaging 20.9 points and 7.8 rebounds a game. 

The lack of bench strength and role players makes the Hornets a miserable offensive team. The Hornets shoot 33.9% from the 3-point line and 49.1% from the 2-point line.  Currently, the Charlotte Hornets do not have any players injured other than Brandon Miller, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-2025 NBA season with surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. 

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Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic are experiencing a drastic dip in form. In January alone they lost 11 games out of the 15 games played. The Orlando side is gradually improving with the return of their key players, and they have recorded 4-6 in their last 10 games. Despite this inconsistent performance, the Magic is still in contention for the play-in tournament. 

A team that was once ranked 4th in the Eastern Conference has dropped down to 8th in the table. Currently, they are ranked 2nd in the Southeast Division and 8th in the Eastern Conference with a 33-38 record. A major reason behind the dip in form was the injuries faced by the Orlando Magic.

Paolo Banchero, who had an all-star level season at the beginning of the season, played just 37 of the 71 games. Another star for the team, Franz Wagner has played 51 games so far. Paolo Banchero is the leading scorer of the team, averaging 25.7 points per game, while Franz Wagner averages 24.2 points per game. 

Injuries played a crucial role for the young Orlando team. Another starter, Jalen Suggs has played just 35 games. Their statistics show that the team ranks last on the offensive side, scoring a mere 104.3 points per game. 

In terms of rebounds, they average 41.5 rebounds, ranking them 27th in this category, and 29th for assists per game with just 22.8 assists per game. However, they excel defensively, allowing opponents to just 106.1 points per game, giving them the best defensive record in the entire league.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Match Prediction & Analysis

This is the fourth time the Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic are squaring off this season, the Magic currently hold a 3-0 lead in the four game series against the Hornets and are coming on the back off a dominating 118-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at home. 

On the other hand the Charlotte Hornets are eliminated from the season with just 18 wins, they now look to give more game time to their bench players and see what they can offer. The Hornets lost four of their last five games, scoring 103.2 points per game, while allowing 123.6 points per game. 

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