Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction: Orlando Has a Better Chance

Prediction for the NBA Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic match, which will take place on February 5th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets, having won four out of six matches from January 19 to 29, then issued a series of three away defeats in a row. First, Steve Clifford's team lost to Milwaukee (115:124) and then had an unsuccessful back-to-back, failing to cope with Chicago (98:114) and Detroit (112:118) – its main competitor for the last place in the East.

Charlotte has long refused to solve tournament problems this season and is ready to consider offers under the deadline for exchanges. In particular, center Mason Plumlee may leave the Hornets, for whom they want to get at least a first-round draft pick, and defenseman Terry Rozier, the Los Angeles Lakers are actively interested. However, the exchange of the main star of Charlotte point guard LaMelo Ball should not be ruled out either.

Orlando Magic

Orlando lineup has been formed, and apparently, the team will only progress further. Under certain circumstances, the Magic can catch on to the playoffs already this season - at the moment, they are only 3.5 wins away from the top 10 of the East.

In the previous match, Orlando won another victory over a strong opponent. Jamahl Mosley's team also coped with Minnesota on a visit – 127:120. And again, it is worth noting the excellent teamwork of Magic – 10 players scored nine or more points at once.

Expert Betting Tips

Charlotte had won four out of six matches before losing three times on the away tour. That may be why the bookmakers consider Steve Clifford's team the favorite in the game with Orlando. In fact, at the moment, Magic and Hornets are perfect collectives of different levels. Orlando has a better chance of winning in the upcoming match than Charlotte. Or rather, even more. We are betting on the Magic and not a very productive match – with the return of Jonathan Isaac, Orlando began to progress in defense.