Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/26/25

The Orlando Magic have struggled to build momentum of late and could continue to have similar issues tonight against the Charlotte Hornets at home. They are a .500 team over the last 10 games with their visitors picking up 4 wins during that stretch. Advance statistics suggest the Hornets have actually been the better team during those games, outranking the hosts in net offensive and defensive rating. And while their 3-12 road record looks weak, their point differential in those games is only -5.5. Do not expect them to get dominated here as a result, especially since they have won 3 of their last 5 games.

The Magic go into this game with a couple of key injury concerns. Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner are both to set to be unavailable for the contest. Suggs is 2nd on the team in defensive rating, while Wagner is one of the team’s leading wing defenders. The Hornets have a lot of fire power in those positions through LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel. While they do go into the game with a couple of injured centers in Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kalkbrenner, it should just allow the visitors to play at a higher pace. Considering the Magic are 21st this season in opponent fast break points per game, it should prove effective. Take the points on the Hornets in this one, the hosts should have issues containing their offense.

Hornets vs Magic prediction: Charlotte Hornets +5.5 (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable to Hornets +4.5.

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