The Hornets will play the Magic on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic will tip-off on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets come to this game with a 90.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Orlando Magic, is currently 92.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 9-15 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic come to the floor sporting a 13-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 6th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 14th (116.4) for average points scored per game. The Orlando Magic stand 16th, averaging 116.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.4 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 13th in the league. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic currently rank 17th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 4-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Orlando Magic, come to the game with a 5-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 16-27 overall record, while the Orlando Magic have a 23-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Hornets face the Magic in Orlando on Thursday... The Magic fans be ready for a showdown in their venue... Charlotte's record be 16-27, while Orlando stands at 23-19 overall... Hornets have 4-4 division record, Magic have 5-4 in Southeast... Charlotte averages 116.4 points, Orlando 116.1 per game... Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads for this game... We have a great sampling of prop bets below... May the best team prevail in this epic NBA battle on Thursday!
Best Hornets at Magic Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Orlando Magic |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Orlando Magic |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Orlando Magic are -4.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +4.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Orlando Magic are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +154 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Magic
1/22/26 7:10pm EST | +4.5 -105-4.5 -115 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +4.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -4.5 Orlando Magic favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic Prop Bets
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Hornets
Magic
Game to Overtime
1/22/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 109.5 o -118109.5 u -110Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Black
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Collin Sexton
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Desmond Bane
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -118Bet |
Franz Wagner
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -135Bet |
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Goga Bitadze
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -130Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
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Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11823.5 u -110Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1156.5 u -155Bet |
Tristan da Silva
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -110Bet |
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Wendell Carter Jr
Points Scored
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Black
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -118Bet |
Franz Wagner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -130Bet |
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Goga Bitadze
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +11011.5 u -145Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11825.5 u -115Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11038.5 u -120Bet |
Wendell Carter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at ORL 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Orlando Magic | 28 | 25 | 0.528 | +12.5 | 17-9 | 10-14 | 6-5 | 19-18 | 115.1 | 115.2 | -0.1 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 26 | 29 | 0.473 | +15.5 | 12-14 | 14-15 | 8-4 | 16-20 | 115.7 | 113.8 | +1.9 | W1 | 9-1 |
Charlotte Hornets & Orlando Magic Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Magic | +8000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Orlando Magic Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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