Magic vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 22

The Orlando Magic (23-19) are welcoming in the Charlotte Hornets (16-28) for a matchup of Southeast Division foes at Kia Center on January 22, 2026. It's the third matchup between the clubs this year.

The Magic take on the Hornets in a game that Orlando is currently a strong favorite by 7.5 points. The game has a point total of 227.5.

Magic vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Arena: Kia Center
• Total: 227.5 points
• Spread: Magic -7.5
• Moneyline: Magic (-295), Hornets (+240)

How to watch Magic vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Florida
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Magic vs. Hornets

• The Magic's 42 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 227.5 points 24 times.
• The Hornets have played 26 games this season that ended with a combined score over 227.5 points.
• These teams score 231.9 points per game combined, 4.4 more than this game's point total.
• These teams surrender 231.1 points per game combined, 3.6 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Magic vs. Hornets

• Orlando is 17-25-0 ATS this season.
• The Magic have covered the spread once when favored by 7.5 points or more this season (in seven opportunities).
• The Hornets have covered 25 times in 44 matchups with a spread this year.
• Charlotte has been an underdog by 7.5 points or more 15 times this season, and covered the spread in nine of those contests.
• At home this season, the Magic are 14-7 overall and 10-11 against the spread.
• At home, Orlando is winless ATS (0-4) as a 7.5-point favorite or more.
• The Hornets are 14-10 against the spread, and 9-15 overall, on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Magic vs. Hornets

• The Magic have been favored on the moneyline 31 total times this season. They've gone 19-12 in those games.
• This season, the Hornets have won 12 out of the 37 games, or 32.4%, in which they've been the underdog.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -295 or shorter, Orlando has a record of 5-1 (83.3% win percentage).
• Charlotte has a record of 2-8, a 20% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +240 or more by bookmakers this season.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Magic's implied win probability is 74.7%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Magic vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Magic (- 7.5)
• Pick OU: Over (227.5)
  
• Prediction: Magic 119 - Hornets 109
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