The Orlando Magic'(26-37) wrap up a 3-game road trip at the Charlotte Hornets'(20-44) Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the'Magic vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Orlando leads the season series 2-1 heading into the final meeting. Orlando won as a 1.5-point underdog Oct. 28 (113-93) and as a 2-point underdog Feb. 5 (119-113) while Charlotte covered as a 2-point favorite on Nov. 14 (112-105).
Orlando lost 139-117 at the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, failing to cover as an 8.5-point underdog. The Magic have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
Charlotte also lost Wednesday, falling 105-91 as a 10.5-point underdog to the Phoenix Suns. That loss snapped a 5-game win streak for the Hornets.