Magic at Hornets 1/20/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/19/2020 at 8:20 PM ET

The Orlando Magic look to snap a two-game losing streak when visiting the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Orlando fell to 20-23 overall following its 109-95 loss on Saturday to the Golden State Warriors. The Magic were led in the loss by Markelle Fultz with 23 points while leading scorer Evan Fournier score just 12 points.

Evan Fournier leads the Magic in scoring with an average of 18.9 points per game. The second leading scorer is  Nikola Vucevic who is averaging 18.7 points per game and the Orlando center is also leading the Magic in rebounding with an average of 11.2 per game. DJ Augustin is the leader in assists for Orlando with an average of 4.7 per game. 

Charlotte concluded its four-game road trip with its sixth straight loss following a 100-86 defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. Terry Rozier led the Hornets in a losing effort with 20 points Devonte’ Graham, P.J. Washington and Miles Bridges each scored 14, but it wasn't enough for the Hornets to avoid going 0-4 on their road trip. 

Devonte’ Graham leads the Hornets in scoring and assists with averages of 18.7 points and 7.7 assists per game. Power Forward Cody Zeller is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.0 per game. Terry Rozier is the second-leading scorer with an average of 18.3 points per game. The Magic has five players averaging double figures in scoring.

Orlando has lost each of its last two straight up but the Magic have covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 overall and have won 6 of their last 10 straight up. Although Charlotte will be back home after a four-game road trip, the Hornets will be road weary and could be a step slower. The Hornets have lost each of their last 6 SU and 12 of their last 14 SU overall. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win and cover ATS 109-100.

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