- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Orlando Magic (38-30) are set to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (35-34) at the Spectrum Center this Thursday.
In their most recent outing, the Magic suffered a defeat to the Thunder, finishing at 113-108. The Magic committed 19 personal fouls compared to Oklahoma City’s 16. From beyond the arc, Orlando made just 9 of 29 attempts. Meanwhile, the Thunder had a stellar night at the free-throw line, hitting 24 of 27 for an impressive 88.9%. On the boards, Oklahoma City secured 53 rebounds (11 offensive and 42 defensive) and recorded 2 blocks. They tallied 19 assists and 8 steals in this contest. Defensively, Orlando allowed their opponents a field-goal percentage of 44.4%, with 40 of 90 shooting. Orlando dished out 21 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and achieved 8 steals. They managed to collect 41 rebounds, with 10 of those being offensive. At the charity stripe, Orlando converted 17 of 20 attempts for an 85.0% success rate, finishing with a field-goal percentage of 39.8% (37 of 93) and making 17 out of 50 shots from beyond the arc.
Paolo Banchero had a significant impact in the previous game, shooting 57.1% from the field while contributing 5 assists. He logged 36 minutes, collecting 10 rebounds, and scoring 32 points on 12 of 21 shooting.
Orlando approaches this competition with a record of 38-30. They average 115.5 points per game (16th in the league) and maintain a shooting percentage of 46.3%. The Magic convert at 34.5% from beyond the arc (803 of 2,327) and sink 79.9% from the free-throw line. As a unit, Orlando averages 43.7 rebounds per game and boasts 1,797 assists this season, ranking them 16th in assists throughout the league. They turn the ball over 13.7 times per game and commit an average of 20.8 fouls each night.
On the defensive end, the Magic force 14.8 turnovers a game while drawing 21.5 fouls. They allow 34.9% shooting from three-point range and rank 11th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 114.2. As a team, the Magic give up a field-goal percentage of 47.3% (2,825 of 5,971) and average 43.9 rebounds per game. They currently sit 5th in the NBA for assists allowed, with 1,700 given up this season.
In their last game, the Hornets triumphed over the Heat with a score of 136-106. Charlotte secured 38 defensive boards and 10 offensive boards, totaling 48 rebounds in the matchup. They recorded 14 turnovers while stealing the ball 11 times. The Heat committed 22 personal fouls, allowing the Hornets to shoot 21 free throws, from which they converted 17 for an 81.0% clip. From the three-point range, Charlotte made 17 of 43 attempts (39.5%). Overall, the Hornets shot 51 out of 96 from the field, boasting an efficiency of 53.1%. Defensively, Charlotte allowed the Heat to make 36 of 89 attempts from the field, translating to a 40.4% success rate. In three-point shooting, the Heat struggled, hitting 7 of 36 for 19.4%, while Charlotte made 27 of 34 free-throw attempts (79.4%). On the rebounding front, Charlotte permitted Miami to grab a total of 43 boards (12 offensive).
LaMelo Ball also had a noteworthy performance for the Hornets, hitting 11 of 22 for a field-goal percentage of 50.0% while contributing 6 rebounds. He finished with 30 points in 33 minutes of play and registered 13 assists in the game.
Charlotte holds a record of 35-34 for the season. The Hornets average 19.2 personal fouls per game and convert 81.9% from the free-throw line. They assist teammates 26.5 times per game (14th in the league) and turn the ball over 15.5 times per game. Consequently, the Hornets have accumulated 7,991 points this season (115.8 points per game) while averaging 46.1 rebounds each contest. In terms of offensive efficiency, the Hornets are shooting 45.8% from the field, ranking 26th in the league.
Defensively, the Hornets stand 9th in the league for points allowed per game, giving up 112.2. They force opponents into 12.7 turnovers per game while allowing 46.9% shooting from the field (13th in the league). Their defense also grants 35.9% shooting from three-point range (880 of 2,454) and 80.5% efficiency at the charity stripe. Charlotte allows 26.4 assists and 39.7 rebounds per game, ranking 13th and 2nd in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Orlando
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