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Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 28 Dec 2014
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 94-102
18-22 24-30 26-29 26-21
Position#23
Record13-25
FormWWWWL
Points / game95.6
Allowed / game99.7
vs
Position#26
Record14-25
FormLLLWL
Points / game93.9
Allowed / game98.8
USANBA
NBA2014-15
Meetings · Charlotte Hornets v Orlando Magic
25 Jan 2027
CHA v ORL
upcoming
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CHA v ORL
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19 Mar 2026
CHA130
ORL111
30 Oct 2025
CHA107
ORL123
25 Mar 2025
CHA104
ORL111
25 Nov 2024
CHA84
ORL95
05 Apr 2024
CHA124
ORL115
05 Mar 2024
CHA89
ORL101
03 Mar 2023
CHA106
ORL117
05 Feb 2023
CHA113
ORL119
07 Apr 2022
CHA128
ORL101
14 Jan 2022
CHA109
ORL116
07 May 2021
CHA122
ORL112
03 Feb 2020
CHA100
ORL112
20 Jan 2020
CHA83
ORL106
10 Apr 2019
CHA114
ORL122
31 Dec 2018
CHA125
ORL100
04 Dec 2017
CHA104
ORL94
29 Oct 2017
CHA120
ORL113
10 Mar 2017
CHA121
ORL81
09 Dec 2016
CHA109
ORL88
13 Apr 2016
CHA117
ORL103
16 Mar 2016
CHA107
ORL99
27 Dec 2014
CHA94
ORL102
21 Nov 2014
CHA100
ORL105
13 Oct 2014
CHA99
ORL97
04 Apr 2014
CHA91
ORL80
11 Dec 2013
CHA83
ORL92
27 Mar 2013
CHA114
ORL108
15 Dec 2012
CHA98
ORL107
06 Mar 2012
CHA100
ORL84
30 Dec 2011
CHA79
ORL100
06 Apr 2011
CHA102
ORL111
06 Nov 2010
CHA88
ORL91
26 Apr 2010
CHA90
ORL99
24 Apr 2010
CHA86
ORL90
23 Jan 2010
CHA95
ORL106
10 Nov 2009
CHA81
ORL93
20 Feb 2009
CHA80
ORL92
16 Nov 2008
CHA85
ORL90
16 Oct 2008
CHA84
ORL94
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Charlotte Hornets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#17
W
96-87
96
87
+9
H11/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
L
107-113 OT
107
113
-6
A13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#19
L
87-114
87
114
-27
H14/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
88-97
88
97
-9
A16/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#15
L
106-111
106
111
-5
H18/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
109-91
109
91
+18
A20/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
104-86
104
86
+18
H21/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#24
W
110-82
110
82
+28
H23/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#16
W
108-101
108
101
+7
A24/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#14
L
75-98
75
98
-23
A27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-16
18-29
33-21
23-21
21-26
24-21
27-22
20-23
17-32
25-20
17-33
28-29
17-34
28-20
23-26
20-17
31-27
30-27
26-29
19-28
37-26
29-20
19-26
24-19
31-23
21-16
32-24
20-23
28-18
30-22
26-17
26-25
28-30
26-26
34-24
20-21
24-33
16-26
16-22
19-17
197.0Avg total
99.0Scored
98.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)95.699.7195.3-4.134%
Season at home (20)96.399.0195.3-2.745%
Season away (18)94.7100.5195.2-5.822%
Last 10 (10)99.098.0197.0+1.050%
Last 5 (5)101.291.6192.8+9.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)92.2102.4194.6-10.213%
vs Similar ◀ (12)98.898.2197.0+0.550%
vs Weaker (3)101.796.3198.0+5.367%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
105-96
105
96
+9
A07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#12
L
89-91
89
91
-2
H11/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#2
L
81-87
81
87
-6
A13/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#2
W
100-99
100
99
+1
H14/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#9
L
82-95
82
95
-13
A16/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#17
L
92-109
92
109
-17
A18/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
94-101
94
101
-7
H20/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
88-96
88
96
-8
H21/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#17
W
100-95
100
95
+5
H24/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
89-98
89
98
-9
H27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-27
25-22
25-17
28-30
21-26
23-19
31-22
14-24
26-29
14-11
24-24
17-23
18-23
29-25
25-24
28-27
25-28
27-16
13-27
17-24
28-29
25-27
20-22
19-31
17-29
26-20
23-32
28-20
20-23
22-14
18-27
28-32
26-9
27-21
32-30
15-35
32-27
21-22
22-22
14-27
188.7Avg total
92.0Scored
96.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)93.998.8192.8-4.936%
Season at home (16)95.299.9195.2-4.731%
Season away (23)93.098.1191.1-5.139%
Last 10 (10)92.096.7188.7-4.730%
Last 5 (5)92.699.8192.4-7.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)92.399.3191.6-7.027%
vs Similar ◀ (8)98.297.8196.0+0.562%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: -1.0-1.0Q2Q2: +2.0+2.0Q2: +4.2+4.2Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: -0.4-0.4Q4: -6.5-6.5
Charlotte HornetsOrlando Magic
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#17
L
40-45
40
45
-5
H11/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
L
45-47
45
47
-2
A13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#19
L
42-52
42
52
-10
H14/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A16/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#15
W
61-54
61
54
+7
H18/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
66-46
66
46
+20
A20/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
52-39
52
39
+13
H21/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#24
W
58-40
58
40
+18
H23/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#16
L
54-56
54
56
-2
A24/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#14
L
40-59
40
59
-19
A27/12
NBA
99.5Avg total
50.3Scored
49.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.549.798.2-1.343%-
Last 30 at home (16)48.647.896.3+0.850%-
Last 30 away (14)48.452.0100.4-3.636%-
Last 10 (10)50.349.299.5+1.140%-
Last 5 (5)54.048.0102.0+6.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)46.151.797.9-5.633%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)49.147.896.8+1.350%-
vs Weaker (3)57.747.7105.3+10.067%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
52-49
52
49
+3
A07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#12
L
44-45
44
45
-1
H11/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#2
D
40-40
40
40
+0
A13/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#2
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H14/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#9
W
52-44
52
44
+8
A16/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#17
L
53-56
53
56
-3
A18/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
43-49
43
49
-6
H20/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
42-37
42
37
+5
H21/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#17
W
53-30
53
30
+23
H24/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
53-49
53
49
+4
H27/12
NBA
92.6Avg total
47.9Scored
44.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.449.097.5-0.640%-
Last 30 at home (12)48.248.296.4+0.142%-
Last 30 away (18)48.649.698.2-1.139%-
Last 10 (10)47.944.792.6+3.250%-
Last 5 (5)48.844.293.0+4.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)48.549.197.6-0.736%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)48.448.897.1-0.450%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

No box scores for these teams yet: the shooting profile appears once the data provider has them.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Not enough box scores for both teams yet (the data provider has box scores for the NBA and Europe's top competitions, not every game).

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/14AOklahoma City Thunder75-98
24/12/14AMilwaukee Bucks108-101
23/12/14HDenver Nuggets110-82
21/12/14HUtah Jazz104-86
20/12/14APhiladelphia 76ers109-91
18/12/14HPhoenix Suns106-111
16/12/14ACleveland Cavaliers88-97
14/12/14HBrooklyn Nets87-114
13/12/14AMemphis Grizzlies107-113 OT
11/12/14HBoston Celtics96-87
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/14HCleveland Cavaliers89-98
24/12/14HBoston Celtics100-95
21/12/14HPhiladelphia 76ers88-96
20/12/14HUtah Jazz94-101
18/12/14ABoston Celtics92-109
16/12/14AToronto Raptors82-95
14/12/14HAtlanta Hawks100-99
13/12/14AAtlanta Hawks81-87
11/12/14HWashington Wizards89-91
07/12/14ASacramento Kings105-96

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2014-15
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL34%
HomeWLLWW45%
AwayLLWWL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382018
Win %34%45%22%
Points / game95.696.394.7
Allowed / game99.799.0100.5
Point differential-4.1-2.6-5.8
Avg total195.3195.3195.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%15%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (14)50% (8)0% (6)
Overtime %11%10%11%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2014-15
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL36%
HomeWLLWL31%
AwayWWLLL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games391623
Win %36%31%39%
Points / game93.995.293.0
Allowed / game98.899.998.1
Point differential-4.9-4.7-5.1
Avg total192.8195.2191.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%12%4%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (14)50% (4)60% (10)
Overtime %5%6%4%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Golden State Warriors3629781%108.199.0+9.2
2 Toronto Raptors3729878%106.398.7+7.6
3 Houston Rockets3627975%99.996.4+3.6
4 Portland Trail Blazers37271073%102.896.8+6.0
5 Atlanta Hawks36251169%102.198.0+4.1
6 Washington Wizards35231266%98.396.0+2.3
7 Chicago Bulls37241365%102.398.2+4.1
8 Dallas Mavericks39251464%108.3102.7+5.7
9 Memphis Grizzlies36231364%101.198.3+2.8
10 Cleveland Cavaliers35221363%103.399.8+3.5
11 Phoenix Suns37211657%105.4102.7+2.6
12 Los Angeles Clippers39221756%104.8102.5+2.4
13 New Orleans Pelicans36201656%101.099.4+1.6
14 San Antonio Spurs36191753%102.2100.1+2.1
15 Milwaukee Bucks37181949%98.9100.1-1.1
16 Brooklyn Nets33161748%97.498.8-1.4
17 Miami Heat38182047%96.499.0-2.6
18 Oklahoma City Thunder38172145%98.098.4-0.3
19 Boston Celtics35152043%102.6101.6+1.0
20 Sacramento Kings35142140%101.6103.3-1.8
21 Denver Nuggets38152339%100.6103.5-2.9
22 Utah Jazz37142338%97.699.5-1.9
23 Orlando Magic39142536%93.998.8-4.9
24 Indiana Pacers37132435%94.296.6-2.4
25 Charlotte Hornets38132534%95.699.7-4.1
26 Los Angeles Lakers38122632%100.5108.0-7.4
27 Detroit Pistons36112531%96.1100.2-4.1
28 Minnesota Timberwolves35102529%100.2107.3-7.1
29 New York Knicks3883021%93.398.9-5.6
30 Philadelphia 76ers3663017%91.9102.2-10.3
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Charlotte Hornets1824262694
Orlando Magic22302921102
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