- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Charlotte Hornets (2-2) will host the Orlando Magic (1-3) at Spectrum Center this Thursday.
In their most recent matchup, the Magic faced off against the 76ers, concluding with a 136-124 defeat. Orlando exhibited an impressive 54.9% field goal accuracy (45 of 82), sinking 8 out of 25 attempts from three-point territory. At the free-throw line, the Magic converted 26 of 38 attempts, resulting in a 68.4% success rate. They secured 39 rebounds, with 14 being offensive, and tallied 27 assists, forcing the 76ers into 7 turnovers while recording 4 steals. Defensively, Orlando permitted a shooting percentage of 49.5% from the 76ers, who made 48 of 97 attempts. Philadelphia accumulated 25 assists and 5 steals during the match, alongside 43 rebounds (13 offensive, 30 defensive) and 7 blocks. The 76ers excelled at the charity stripe, hitting 26 of their 32 attempts (81.3%) and making 14 of 33 three-pointers. Orlando committed 22 personal fouls compared to Philadelphia’s 27.
Paolo Banchero was a standout player in the previous game, achieving a shooting percentage of 55.6% and dishing out 5 assists. He played 38 minutes, gathering 7 rebounds and scoring 32 points on 10 of 18 shooting.
The Magic currently stands at a 1-3 record for the season, averaging 17.5 turnovers per game and committing 23.3 fouls per contest. Orlando pulls down an average of 46.8 rebounds, with a total of 83 assists on the year, ranking 26th in the league for assists. They are shooting 29.1% from three-point range (32 of 110) and 74.1% from the free-throw line. The Magic score an average of 113.5 points per game, placing them 22nd in the league while achieving 46.9% in field goal shooting.
Defensively, the Magic force an average of 15.5 turnovers per contest and draw 25.5 fouls. They allow a three-point shooting percentage of 35.5% while ranking 18th in points allowed per game (119.5). The Magic’s defense gives up a field goal percentage of 48.3% (172 of 356) and concedes 43.0 rebounds per game. They rank 17th in the league in assists allowed, with a total of 103 given up so far this season.
In their last game, the Hornets were defeated by the Heat, ending the matchup at 144-117. On the rebounding front, Charlotte allowed Miami to collect a total of 47 rebounds (13 offensive). The Hornets shot 44.4% from beyond the arc, going 20 of 45, and excelled at the free-throw line, making 20 of 22 attempts (90.9%). They permitted Miami to succeed with 52 of 96 shots, which was a 54.2% shooting rate overall. The Hornets concluded the game shooting 40 of 90, resulting in a field goal percentage of 44.4%. From three-point range, Charlotte connected on 39.1% of attempts (18 of 46). They managed 19 successful free throws with an 82.6% success rate. Miami committed 16 fouls throughout the game, granting the Hornets a total of 23 free-throw attempts. They turned the ball over 18 times while achieving 9 steals during the matchup. Charlotte gathered a total of 42 rebounds, including 32 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds.
LaMelo Ball was a key player for the Hornets, converting 6 out of 18 attempts for a field goal rate of 33.3%, while also securing 8 rebounds. He scored 20 points in 28 minutes and contributed 9 assists.
The Hornets are currently at a 2-2 record for the season. They average 21.3 personal fouls per game and convert 75.8% at the free-throw line. Charlotte provides an impressive 29.8 assists per game (4th in the NBA) while turning the ball over 16.0 times on average. They have scored a total of 513 points this campaign, averaging 128.3 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 49.3% from the field, placing them 7th in the league.
Defensively, the Hornets rank 24th in the NBA for points surrendered per game, allowing 124.8. They force 14.5 turnovers per game and allow an opposing field goal percentage of 47.8% (18th in the NBA). The Charlotte defense permits 39.2% shooting from three-point distance (62 of 158) and their adversaries achieve an 80.5% success rate at the free-throw line. Overall, they surrender 28.3 assists and 38.8 rebounds per game, ranking 26th and 3rd respectively in the league.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NBA game spread?
Prediction: Opt for Orlando
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