Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic 1/25/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/25/2021 at 10:09 AM ET

Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic 1/25/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Charlotte Hornets will complete a back-to-back on Monday when visiting the Orlando Magic after playing the Magic on Sunday. Charlotte dropped to 6-9 following its 123-110 lost to the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Charlotte was led in the loss by Gordon Hayward with 34 points, while Devonte’ Graham scored 24 points but Charlotte turned the ball over 20 times that led to 26 points for the Bulls.

Gordon Hayward is the leading scorer for Charlotte with an average of 23.1 points per game, while Bismack Biyombo is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.5 per game and Davonte’ Graham is the leader in assists with an average of 6.4 per game. Charlotte has five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team is shooting 44.8% overall and 35.8% from 3-point territory.

Orlando dropped to 7-9 following its 120-118 loss in overtime to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Orlando has lost seven of its last eight and has been besieged with injuries since the start of the season. In the loss to Indiana, Aaron Gordon scored 17 points and handed out nine assists for the Magic.

Nikola Vucevic is the leading scorer and rebounder for Orlando with averages of 23.3 points and 10.9 rebounds per game, while Aaron Gordon is the leader in assists with an average of 4.2 per game. Orlando has five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team is shooting 42.8% overall and 32.8% from 3-point territory.

Orlando has been hit hard by injuries including losing their leading playmaker Markelle Fultz to a season-ending ACL tear and since Fultz went down injured, Orlando has lost seven of its last eight. The Magic have failed to cover the number in six of their last eight overall. Charlotte has covered the number in six of its last eight overall and four of its last five played on the road. Final Score Prediction, Charlotte Hornets win and cover ATS 117-108.

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