The Orlando Magic (17-13) host the Charlotte Hornets (10-20) in a matchup of Southeast Division teams at Kia Center, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025. The Magic are 5.5-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season.
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Magic vs. Hornets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Magic 122, Hornets 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Magic (-242)
- Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 233.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Magic (-5.5)
Recent Magic vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Magic | -3.5 | 239.5 | -156 | +132 | 123-107 ORL |
| 3/25/2025 | Magic | -5 | 213.5 | -196 | +162 | 111-104 ORL |
| 2/12/2025 | Magic | -12.5 | 203 | -769 | +536 | 102-86 ORL |
| 11/25/2024 | Magic | -4.5 | 212.5 | -188 | +157 | 95-84 ORL |
| 11/12/2024 | Magic | -8.5 | 213 | -348 | +277 | 114-89 ORL |
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando has a 13-17-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Magic are 2-9 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 16 of Orlando's 30 games with a set total.
- This season, the Magic have won 14 out of the 21 games, or 66.7%, in which they've been favored.
- Orlando has a record of 7-2, a 77.8% win rate, when it's favored by -242 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Charlotte has compiled a 16-14-0 record against the spread.
- The Hornets have an 8-7 record against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 11 of Charlotte's 30 games with a set total.
- The Hornets have been the moneyline underdog 26 total times this season. They've finished 8-18 in those games.
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +197 or longer, Charlotte has a record of 3-11 (21.4%).
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Magic vs. Hornets Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Franz Wagner: Out (Leg),
Goga Bitadze: Questionable (Knee),
Tristan da Silva: Probable (Shoulder),
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee),
Jalen Suggs: Day-To-Day (Hip)
Hornets
Hornets:
Grant Williams: Out (Acl),
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Out (Elbow)
Magic vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE, FDSFL, and WSOC 9
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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