Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 11/12/24 NBA Picks
Orlando Magic Not Looking Magical
The Orlando Magic have lost five of their last six games. They have one of the worst offenses in the league, averaging only 106.9 points per game. They also have a poor defense, allowing opponents to score 118.4 points per game. The Magic have struggled to find consistency all season. They have had some good wins, including a victory over the Golden State Warriors. But they have also had some bad losses, including a defeat to the New York Knicks. The Magic are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-13 record. They need to start winning more games if they want to make the playoffs.Charlotte Hornets Have Been Stinging
The Charlotte Hornets have won four of their last five games. They have a solid offense, averaging 113.6 points per game which ranks 12th in the league. They also have a good defense, allowing opponents to score 113.4 points per game. The Hornets have been led by the play of LaMelo Ball. Ball is averaging 20.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. He is one of the most exciting young players in the NBA. The Hornets are currently 9-11 and in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. They are in the playoff hunt, but they need to keep winning games.Magic vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets are a small favorite in this game. They have been playing better than the Magic lately, and they have a better record. The Magic will need to play their best game of the season if they want to win. They will need to find a way to slow down Ball and the Hornets' offense. They will also need to make shots and play good defense. The Hornets are the better team in this matchup. They have more talent and they have been playing better lately. They should be able to win this game and improve their playoff chances.Prediction: Hornets 115, Magic 108
