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Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 06 Apr 2018
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 100-137
25-43 24-29 26-31 25-34
Position#26
Record27-57
FormLLLWW
Points / game103.4
Allowed / game107.3
vs
Position#20
Record36-48
FormWLLLL
Points / game107.2
Allowed / game107.7
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Charlotte Hornets
25 Feb 2027
ORL v CHA
upcoming
23 Dec 2026
ORL v CHA
upcoming
17 Apr 2026
ORL121
CHA90
22 Jan 2026
ORL97
CHA124
26 Dec 2025
ORL105
CHA120
12 Feb 2025
ORL102
CHA86
12 Nov 2024
ORL114
CHA89
19 Mar 2024
ORL112
CHA92
26 Nov 2023
ORL130
CHA117
14 Nov 2022
ORL105
CHA112
28 Oct 2022
ORL113
CHA93
24 Nov 2021
ORL99
CHA106
27 Oct 2021
ORL111
CHA120
25 Jan 2021
ORL117
CHA108
24 Jan 2021
ORL104
CHA107
19 Dec 2020
ORL120
CHA117
17 Dec 2020
ORL115
CHA123
01 Apr 2020
ORL v CHA
upcoming
15 Mar 2020
ORL v CHA
upcoming
14 Feb 2019
ORL127
CHA89
19 Oct 2018
ORL88
CHA120
06 Apr 2018
ORL100
CHA137
14 Feb 2018
ORL102
CHA104
22 Mar 2017
ORL102
CHA109
28 Dec 2016
ORL101
CHA120
22 Jan 2016
ORL116
CHA120
16 Dec 2015
ORL113
CHA98
03 Oct 2015
ORL100
CHA106
01 Mar 2015
ORL83
CHA98
03 Jan 2015
ORL90
CHA98
28 Mar 2014
ORL110
CHA105
17 Jan 2014
ORL101
CHA111
19 Feb 2013
ORL92
CHA105
18 Jan 2013
ORL100
CHA106
25 Apr 2012
ORL102
CHA95
17 Jan 2012
ORL96
CHA89
01 Apr 2011
ORL89
CHA77
27 Feb 2011
ORL100
CHA86
14 Oct 2010
ORL86
CHA73
21 Apr 2010
ORL92
CHA77
18 Apr 2010
ORL98
CHA89
14 Mar 2010
ORL89
CHA96
16 Nov 2009
ORL97
CHA91
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ORL98
CHA73
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ORL107
CHA102
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
W
126-117
126
117
+9
H14/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
83-92
83
92
-9
H16/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
86-93
86
93
-7
H20/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
98-118
98
118
-20
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
105-99
105
99
+6
H24/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
104-111
104
111
-7
H28/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
82-90
82
90
-8
H30/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
88-94
88
94
-6
A01/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
97-73
97
73
+24
A03/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
W
105-100
105
100
+5
H04/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-20
25-32
30-28
35-37
16-25
15-23
21-27
31-17
25-24
26-28
25-16
10-25
23-32
26-38
16-25
33-23
26-23
12-23
39-28
28-25
33-36
18-22
30-27
23-26
24-30
20-27
25-9
13-24
18-21
25-35
21-13
24-25
27-25
19-20
22-16
29-12
33-22
23-29
21-23
28-26
196.1Avg total
97.4Scored
98.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (84)103.4107.3210.7-3.932%
Season at home (42)103.9106.3210.1-2.443%
Season away (42)102.9108.3211.2-5.421%
Last 10 (10)97.498.7196.1-1.340%
Last 5 (5)95.293.6188.8+1.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (14)98.3107.1205.4-8.914%
vs Similar (15)104.0102.3206.3+1.747%
vs Weaker (1)105.099.0204.0+6.0100%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#24
L
101-124
101
124
-23
A17/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
94-108
94
108
-14
A19/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
111-105
111
105
+6
A21/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
140-79
140
79
+61
H22/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
W
102-98
102
98
+4
A25/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
137-128 OT
137
128
+9
H26/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
105-118
105
118
-13
H28/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
93-107
93
107
-14
A31/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
102-119
102
119
-17
H01/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
114-120
114
120
-6
A04/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-22
26-35
17-42
34-25
18-21
38-28
14-32
24-27
22-34
21-28
32-25
36-18
37-14
38-28
37-15
28-22
22-27
32-21
25-22
23-28
27-22
35-27
25-33
30-35
26-22
28-42
24-31
27-23
27-30
24-20
23-37
19-20
29-28
22-32
27-31
24-28
22-19
25-34
32-33
35-34
220.5Avg total
109.9Scored
110.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (84)107.2107.7215.0-0.543%
Season at home (42)109.5107.4216.9+2.252%
Season away (42)104.9108.1213.0-3.233%
Last 10 (10)109.9110.6220.5-0.740%
Last 5 (5)110.2118.4228.6-8.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)101.7115.2216.8-13.50%
vs Similar (14)108.9111.9220.8-3.143%
vs Weaker ◀ (10)120.3110.8231.1+9.580%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. 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: +0.3+0.3Q1: +1.5+1.5Q2Q2: -6.8-6.8Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: +3.8+3.8Q3: -4.5-4.5Q4Q4: +1.4+1.4Q4: +2.0+2.0
Orlando MagicCharlotte Hornets
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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
W
61-52
61
52
+9
H14/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
31-48
31
48
-17
H16/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
51-52
51
52
-1
H20/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
49-70
49
70
-21
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
38-46
38
46
-8
H24/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
51-58
51
58
-7
H28/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H30/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
43-56
43
56
-13
A01/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
46-45
46
45
+1
A03/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
W
56-51
56
51
+5
H04/04
NBA
100.5Avg total
47.0Scored
53.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.154.8104.8-4.733%-
Last 30 at home (18)51.154.8105.9-3.733%-
Last 30 away (12)48.554.7103.2-6.233%-
Last 10 (10)47.053.5100.5-6.530%-
Last 5 (5)48.053.4101.4-5.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (14)49.658.1107.6-8.529%-
vs Similar (15)51.352.3103.6-0.940%-
vs Weaker (1)38.046.084.0-8.00%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#24
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A17/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
56-49
56
49
+7
A19/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
43-62
43
62
-19
A21/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
75-42
75
42
+33
H22/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
W
54-48
54
48
+6
A25/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
62-49
62
49
+13
H26/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
54-64
54
64
-10
H28/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
51-50
51
50
+1
A31/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
51-60
51
60
-9
H01/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
47-53
47
53
-6
A04/04
NBA
107.7Avg total
54.3Scored
53.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.555.7112.1+0.847%-
Last 30 at home (12)60.155.9116.0+4.250%-
Last 30 away (18)54.155.5109.6-1.444%-
Last 10 (10)54.353.4107.7+0.950%-
Last 5 (5)53.055.2108.2-2.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)53.357.0110.3-3.733%-
vs Similar (14)57.257.6114.8-0.443%-
vs Weaker ◀ (10)57.352.2109.5+5.160%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. 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

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 97.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.426.9
46.9%
51.0%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.110.0
31.2%
36.1%30.0
🏀 Free throws17.613.6
77.3%
76.5%13.6
They take 89.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 109.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀22%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.9 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws24.0 pts a game · 22% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.929.0
49.2%
51.0%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.29.3
34.2%
36.1%27.9
🏀 Free throws30.624.0
78.4%
76.5%24.0
They take 86.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 06 Apr 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWLLLWLLLW
Charlotte Hornets
LLLLWWWWLL
#26
League position
#20
-1.3
Net rating
-0.7
98.6
Offensive rating
108.2
99.9
Defensive rating
108.8
46.8%
Effective FG%
49.9%
49.2%
Opp. effective FG%
52.7%
12.4%
Turnover %
13.1%
21.7%
Off. rebound %
23.6%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.36
31.2%
3-point %
34.2%
64.2%
Assist %
52.0%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence98.6 · 108.2Defence99.9 · 108.8Shooting46.8% · 49.9%3-point %31.2% · 34.2%Ball care12.4% · 13.1%Off. rebounds21.7% · 23.6%Free throws0.20 · 0.36Form (last 10/10)40% · 40%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Charlotte Hornets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
0
Orlando Magic wins
10
Charlotte Hornets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/04/18HDallas Mavericks105-100
03/04/18ANew York Knicks97-73
01/04/18AAtlanta Hawks88-94
30/03/18HChicago Bulls82-90
28/03/18HBrooklyn Nets104-111
24/03/18HPhoenix Suns105-99
22/03/18HPhiladelphia 76ers98-118
20/03/18HToronto Raptors86-93
16/03/18HBoston Celtics83-92
14/03/18HMilwaukee Bucks126-117
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/04/18AChicago Bulls114-120
01/04/18HPhiladelphia 76ers102-119
31/03/18AWashington Wizards93-107
28/03/18HCleveland Cavaliers105-118
26/03/18HNew York Knicks137-128 OT
25/03/18ADallas Mavericks102-98
22/03/18HMemphis Grizzlies140-79
21/03/18ABrooklyn Nets111-105
19/03/18APhiladelphia 76ers94-108
17/03/18ANew York Knicks101-124

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW32%
HomeLWLLW43%
AwayLLLLW21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games844242
Win %32%43%21%
Points / game103.4103.9102.9
Allowed / game107.3106.3108.3
Point differential-3.9-2.4-5.4
Avg total210.7210.1211.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%17%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (20)71% (7)31% (13)
Overtime %2%5%0%
Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL43%
HomeWWWLL52%
AwayLWWLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games844242
Win %43%52%33%
Points / game107.2109.5104.9
Allowed / game107.7107.4108.1
Point differential-0.5+2.2-3.2
Avg total215.0216.9213.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%33%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won39% (23)50% (8)33% (15)
Overtime %5%7%2%
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 Houston Rockets83671681%112.6103.6+8.9
2 Toronto Raptors83592471%111.8104.2+7.7
3 Golden State Warriors83592471%113.8107.3+6.5
4 Boston Celtics82572570%104.099.9+4.1
5 Portland Trail Blazers84523262%106.4103.1+3.3
6 Philadelphia 76ers83503360%109.0105.3+3.7
7 Utah Jazz82493360%104.3100.1+4.2
8 Indiana Pacers82493360%105.8103.8+2.0
9 Cleveland Cavaliers84503460%110.0109.5+0.5
10 Oklahoma City Thunder82473557%107.1104.0+3.1
11 San Antonio Spurs84483657%103.099.7+3.3
12 Minnesota Timberwolves82463656%109.4107.8+1.6
13 Denver Nuggets84473756%109.8108.6+1.2
14 New Orleans Pelicans82453755%110.8110.8+0.0
15 Washington Wizards83453854%106.9106.1+0.8
16 Miami Heat85463954%103.2102.6+0.5
17 Los Angeles Clippers84444052%108.9108.4+0.5
18 Milwaukee Bucks83434052%106.2106.8-0.6
19 Detroit Pistons83394447%103.4103.7-0.3
20 Charlotte Hornets84364843%107.2107.7-0.5
21 Los Angeles Lakers84364843%107.7109.3-1.5
22 Chicago Bulls84305436%103.0109.6-6.6
23 Brooklyn Nets83295435%106.7110.2-3.5
24 Dallas Mavericks85285733%102.4104.5-2.1
25 New York Knicks83275633%103.7108.3-4.5
26 Orlando Magic84275732%103.4107.3-3.9
27 Sacramento Kings85265931%98.5106.0-7.5
28 Memphis Grizzlies83245929%99.1104.4-5.3
29 Atlanta Hawks84246029%102.7108.2-5.5
30 Phoenix Suns83216225%103.8113.4-9.6
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
Orlando Magic25242625100
Charlotte Hornets43293134137
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