Orlando Magic favored against struggling Charlotte Hornets

The Orlando Magic will face off against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday evening after a recent victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Charlotte has struggled this season, holding a record of 18-53, including just 11 wins at home. In contrast, Orlando has a better record of 34-38, though they have not performed as well on the road. The Magic have a strong history against the Hornets, winning eight of their last ten matchups. Orlando has also been performing well against the spread, with a record of 5-1 in their last six games. Meanwhile, the Hornets have lost 11 of their last 14 games at home. The game is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Orlando is favored to win by 5.5 points, and the total points projected for the game is set at 212.5. Franz Wagner has been a standout for the Magic, scoring nearly 32 points per game recently. Paolo Banchero has also been impressive, contributing around 26 points and 7 rebounds per game. Orlando's defense is among the best in the league, allowing only 106.1 points per game. On the other hand, the Hornets are coming off a solid win against the New York Knicks, with LaMelo Ball leading the charge. Ball averages over 25 points and 7 assists per game. Miles Bridges has also shown strong performance, making significant contributions in scoring and rebounding. Betting analysts from SportsLine have run simulations for this matchup. The model suggests leaning toward the Under for total points and indicates a point spread pick that has a high success rate in simulations. The model's predictions come from extensive data and have proven profitable for bettors. For those looking to place bets, there are various sportsbooks available with current promotions for NBA games.