Magic vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 26

Magic vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: FDSSE, FDSFL, and WSOC 9

Southeast Division opponents meet when the Orlando Magic (17-13) host the Charlotte Hornets (10-20) at Kia Center, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025. The Magic are 6-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the squads this season. The matchup's over/under is set at 230.5.

Magic vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (76.4%)

Magic vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Magic have put together a 13-17-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Hornets have played 30 games, with 16 wins against the spread.
• Magic games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 16 times this season.
• Hornets games this year have gone over the point total 11 times in 30 opportunities (36.7%).
• Orlando has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered six times in 15 games when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 15 games on the road.
• The Magic have gone over the total in seven of 15 home games (46.7%). They've fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in nine of 15 matchups (60%).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has been better at home (9-6-0) than on the road (7-8-0).
• Hornets games have gone above the over/under 33.3% of the time at home (five of 15), and 40% of the time on the road (six of 15).

Magic Leaders

• Desmond Bane is averaging 19.1 points, 4.4 boards and 4.6 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Anthony Black's numbers on the season are 14 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 44.6% from the field and 31.4% from downtown, with an average of 1.2 made treys.
• Wendell Carter Jr. averages 12.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Paolo Banchero's numbers on the season are 20.5 points, 8.5 boards and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 43.6% from the floor.
• Jalen Suggs is averaging 15.4 points, 4.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds.

Hornets Leaders

• Per game, Miles Bridges gives the Hornets 20.6 points, 6.1 boards and 3.9 assists. He also averages 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• The Hornets are getting 19.4 points, 5.2 boards and 3.5 assists per game from Kon Knueppel.
• The Hornets are receiving 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game from LaMelo Ball.
• Moussa Diabate's numbers on the season are 7.9 points, 7.9 boards and 1.1 assists per game. He is sinking 62.4% of his shots from the field.
• The Hornets get 15.4 points per game from Collin Sexton, plus 2.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists.

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