Hornets vs Magic Fanatics Markets Prediction, Pick, Odds for Friday, December 26

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Dec 26, 2025, 09:53 AM EST

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Dec 26, 2025, 09:53 AM EST

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The Charlotte Hornets (10-20) and Orlando Magic (17-13) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.

The Magic are 6.5-point favorites over the Hornets on the spread (Magic -6.5), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Orlando is a 69-cent favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Charlotte is priced at 32 cents to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.

Let's get into my Hornets vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks for Friday, December 26.

My Hornets vs Magic Prediction

Hornets vs Magic pick: Magic -6.5

My Magic vs Hornets best bet is on Orlando to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at Fanatics Markets. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.

Hornets vs Magic Odds

(If you're unfamiliar with Fanatics Markets, read more here.)

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Our Bet Labs "Bet Struggling Favorites" system recommends backing the Magic to bounce back from recent struggles and cover the spread.

If you take a look at Orlando's recent defeats, they have all been against outstanding teams going through a nice streak, such as the Knicks (twice), Spurs, and Nuggets, with the Warriors being the only exception, given Golden State's ups and downs this season.

The Magic has won the last five matchups against the Hornets since November 2024.

Plus, Charlotte has been awful on the road this season with a 3-12 away record, so back the Magic to cover tonight.

Hornets vs Magic Prediction, Analysis

This system identifies value in NBA conference games where favorites are struggling but still favored by the market.

When a team has recently underperformed yet remains favored, it suggests the betting line reflects long-term strength rather than short-term results.

These situations often create buying opportunities on quality teams that are due for positive regression after a rough stretch.

Facing familiar conference opponents adds familiarity and stability to performance expectations, while moderate spreads and balanced totals keep volatility in check.

This approach capitalizes on the overreaction to recent form, betting on strong teams to rebound once market sentiment has dipped too far against them.

the team's 5 Game recent win percentage is between 0% and 40%

the game is a Conference game

the spread is between -9.5 and 0

the team's win percent differential is between -100 and -10

the spread % is between 0% and 79%

the closing total is between 210 and 235.5

the team's game number is between 26 and 1000

$5,206

WON

319-247-5

RECORD

56%

WIN%

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Pick: Magic -6.5

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