Magic vs. Hornets Prediction and Odds - Mar 3, 2023

Updated: Dec 28, 2023, 11:14 PM ET | First published: Mar 2, 2023, 8:34 PM ET

Written by Kevin Hansen, Senior Sports Analyst

Magic vs. Hornets Prediction and Odds - Mar 3, 2023

The Charlotte Hornets square off with the Orlando Magic in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Magic vs. Hornets, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Magic vs. Hornets?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Magic-Hornets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Magic a 63% chance of getting the W against the Hornets.

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Magic vs. Hornets Odds

Spread: Hornets +4 (-114), Magic -4 (-106)
Moneyline: Hornets +145, Magic -155
Total: Over/Under 224.5 (-115/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hornets are listed as +4 underdogs versus the Magic, with -114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Magic (-4) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -106.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at +145. That means you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Magic at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 224.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Magic (-4) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 224.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Magic vs. Hornets

Spread: Magic -4 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)
Moneyline: Magic @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (63% probability)
Total: Under 224.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)

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Magic vs. Hornets Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Orlando vs. Charlotte at Spectrum Center on Friday has the Magic winning 114-110.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Magic-Hornets matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live updates.

Magic vs. Hornets Player Props

Looking for Magic vs. Hornets prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.

Franz Wagner is expected to lead the Magic with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Kelly Oubre is projected to finish with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assists for the Hornets.

Magic Projected Box Score

Franz Wagner: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
Wendell Carter: 18 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST
Markelle Fultz: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
Cole Anthony: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Jalen Suggs: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST

Hornets Projected Box Score

Kelly Oubre: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
Terry Rozier: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Gordon Hayward: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Dennis Smith: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST
Nick Richards: 9 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Magic vs. Hornets on Friday March 3, 2023.

Magic vs. Hornets 2023 Game Info

Friday's action between the Hornets and Magic at Spectrum Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

Who: Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets
Date: Friday March 3, 2023
Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
Venue: Spectrum Center

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Kevin Hansen

Senior Sports Analyst

Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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Magic vs. Hornets Prediction and Odds - Mar 3, 2023

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