NBA Prop Bets: Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic (March 19, 2026)
The Orlando Magic (38-30) face the Charlotte Hornets (35-34) at Spectrum Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. The Hornets opened as 4.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.5, leaving the Hornets at -218 and Magic at +180. The total points line is set at 227.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 116-111 Charlotte.
- The Hornets (-108) have a 42-27-0 ATS record this season, while the Magic (-112) hold a record of 31-37-0.
- The Hornets have a 27-42-0 O/U record this season (meaning 27 games have gone over the total points line and 42 have gone under). The Magic have a 36-32-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Hornets are averaging 115.8 points per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Magic are averaging 115.5 (16th).
- Defensively, the Hornets are giving up 112.2 points per game this season (9th in the league), while the Magic are giving up an average of 114.2 points (11th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Hornets currently rank 25th for pace this season, recording 97.3 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Magic sit 15th on that scale with 99.5 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 47.8% of the Hornets' field goal attempts come from three point range (2nd in the league), leaving 52.2% from two. Meanwhile, the Magic's opponents are taking 38.3% of their attempts from three (3rd) and 61.7% from two.
- Comparatively, Orlando takes 38.6% of shots from three (22nd), leaving 61.4% from two, while Charlotte's opponents are attempting 40.3% from three (7th) and 59.7% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Hornets are shooting 37.8% from deep in 2025/26 (3rd in the NBA), compared to the Magic who are making an underwhelming 34.5% of their attempts (26th).
- On the opposite end, Charlotte is holding opponents to 35.9% of their three-point attempts (18th), while Orlando's opponents are hitting 34.9% of their shots (6th).
Ball Protection
- The Hornets are committing 15.5 turnovers per game this season, ranking 25th in the league, while the Magic are forcing 14.8 turnovers (13th).
- Flipping that script, Charlotte is forcing only 12.7 turnovers (27th), while Orlando is committing just 13.7 (6th).
Crashing the Boards
- Charlotte is pulling down 46.1 rebounds per game this season (6th in the league), including 12.7 offensive boards (7th). Conversely, Orlando's opponents are averaging 43.9 rebounds (15th), 10.7 of which have come on the offensive end (5th).
- Meanwhile, the Magic are averaging 43.7 rebounds (16th) and 11.0 offensive rebounds (20th), while the Hornets are allowing 39.7 and 10.2, ranking 2nd and T2nd.
First Quarter Winner
Charlotte is -142 to win the first quarter, while Orlando is +120. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 32-32-5 | 16-13-3 | 16-19-2 | 14-9-1 | 18-23-4 | 5-5-0 |
| Orlando | 37-29-2 | 21-13-1 | 16-16-1 | 22-19-2 | 15-10-0 | 6-4-0 |
First Half Winner
Charlotte is -180 to win the first half and Orlando is +150. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 36-31-2 | 18-14-0 | 18-17-2 | 15-7-2 | 21-24-0 | 6-4-0 |
| Orlando | 32-32-4 | 13-19-3 | 19-13-1 | 19-21-3 | 13-11-1 | 6-3-1 |
HT/FT
Charlotte is -140 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Orlando is +250.
- The Hornets have completed the HT/FT double in 39.1% of games this season, while the Magic have completed the HT/FT double in 33.8% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.
- The Hornets have played in three games that went to overtime this season, while the Magic have appeared in five.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 28 of Charlotte's 69 games this season. Meanwhile, 31 of Orlando's 68 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Charlotte recorded a 124-97 blowout victory against Orlando at Kia Center when these teams last met on January 22. Despite being on the losing side, Paolo Banchero was influential on that day, recording 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
NBA Injury News – Orlando Magic @ Charlotte Hornets (March 19, 2026)
The Magic said on Wednesday (Mar. 18) that Wagner was not given a proper timetable to return.
The Magic said on Wednesday (Mar. 18) that Black was not given a proper timetable to return.
The Magic said on Wednesday (Mar. 18) that Isaac was not given a proper timetable to return and he should be considered as week-to-week.
The Hornets listed Salaun as OUT for Thursday's (Mar. 19) game against the Magic.
