Magic vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 26

The Orlando Magic (17-13) are home in Southeast Division action against the Charlotte Hornets (10-20) on December 26, 2025. It's the second matchup between these teams this season.

The Magic take on the Hornets in a game that Orlando is currently a favorite by 6 points. The over/under is 230.5 points for the game.

Magic vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, December 26, 2025
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Arena: Kia Center
• Total: 230.5 points
• Spread: Magic -6
• Moneyline: Magic (-240), Hornets (+198)

How to watch Magic vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: CBS (WCSC-Charleston, SC)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Magic vs. Hornets

• The Magic and their opponents have scored more than 230.5 points in 14 of 30 games this season.
• Hornets games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 230.5 points in 14 of 30 outings.
• These teams score 232.6 points per game combined, 2.1 more than this game's total.
• These teams allow a combined 233.6 points per game, 3.1 more points than this contest's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Magic vs. Hornets

• Orlando has put together a 13-17-0 ATS record so far this year.
• The Magic have been favored by 6 points or more 10 times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
• The Hornets have put together a 16-14-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Charlotte has been an underdog by 6 points or more 14 times this year, and covered the spread in eight of those contests.
• The Magic are 6-9 against the spread, and 10-5 overall, at home.
• At home, Orlando is winless ATS (0-7) as a 6-point favorite or more.
• On the road, the Hornets are 3-12 overall and 7-8 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Magic vs. Hornets

• The Magic have won 14 of the 21 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
• The Hornets have been underdogs in 26 games this season and won eight (30.8%) of those contests.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -240 or shorter, Orlando has gone 7-3 (70% win percentage).
• Charlotte has a record of 3-11, a 21.4% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +198 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The Magic have an implied moneyline win probability of 70.6% in this contest.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Magic vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Magic (- 6)
• Pick OU: Under (230.5)
  
• Prediction: Magic 118 - Hornets 104
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