The Magic will play the Hornets on Thursday, March 19th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. 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
Be sure to catch the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets when they matchup on Thursday, March 19th, 2026. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Orlando Magic start this game with a 90.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, currently possesses a 91.67 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic currently have a 16-16 away team record. That record puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets hit the hardwood boasting a 15-17 record as a home team. They now stand 13th in the league for home team wins for the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Orlando Magic currently stand 15th (115.5) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets now rank 13th, averaging 115.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.2 points against the Orlando Magic per game so far this season. That result ranks them 19th in the league. The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed 112.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Orlando Magic have a 9-6 Eastern Southeast Division division record. The home team, the Charlotte Hornets, tip-off with a 10-5 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Orlando Magic have a 38-30 overall standing, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 35-34 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.

Avast, ye scallywags! The Magic face the Hornets in a crucial battle...for playoff seeding. Orlando stands at 38-30, while Charlotte sits at 35-34...In the Eastern Southeast Division, the Magic are 9-6, and the...Hornets are 10-5. Both teams average over 115 points per game...Get ready to witness a fierce showdown on the hardwood, mateys...Dig into each team's standings below and review the best...point spread, total line, and moneyline for this matchup below from...our sports betting partners. And don't forget to check out...the prop bets for each team and individual players, savvy? This...game is sure to be a barn-burner, so grab your...rum and settle in for a night of high-flying NBA action!
Best Magic at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Orlando Magic are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Orlando Magic are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Magic
Hornets
3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Orlando Magic underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
Bet |
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Magic
Hornets
Game to Overtime
3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
ORL at CHA 3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
ORL at CHA 3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | 111.5 o -105111.5 u -120Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHA 3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Goga Bitadze
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHA 3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHA 3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHA 3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Moritz Wagner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHA 3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHA 3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | 37.5 o -11537.5 u -118Bet |
Wendell Carter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHA 3/19/26 7:10pm EDT | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Charlotte Hornets | 43 | 36 | 0.544 | +19.5 | 21-19 | 22-17 | 11-5 | 25-24 | 116.5 | 111.3 | +5.2 | W4 | 8-2 |
| Orlando Magic | 42 | 36 | 0.538 | +20.0 | 23-15 | 18-19 | 9-8 | 24-25 | 115.4 | 115.3 | +0.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Orlando Magic & Charlotte Hornets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Orlando Magic Championship Odds|
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| Magic | +30000 Bet |
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| Hornets | +10000 Bet |
Orlando Magic & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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