The Charlotte Hornets (2-2) visit the Amway Center Friday to take on the winless Orlando Magic (0-5). Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hornets are coming into this game off a disappointing 134-131 road loss to the New York Knicks. They’ve defeated the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks and also lost to the' New Orleans Pelicans.
Charlotte is led by G Terry Rozier, who is averaging 23.5 points per game but is battling an ankle injury. G LaMelo Ball and F Miles Bridges, who captained the team last season, have both yet to play this year.
The Magic lost as 8.5-point underdogs on the road Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, failing to cover in the 103-92 defeat. They’ve lost just 2 of their last 5 games by single digits.