Who's Playing

Orlando @ Charlotte

Current Records: Orlando 26-37; Charlotte 20-44

What to Know

The Charlotte Hornets may be playing at home again Friday, but the experts are forecasting a 3.5-point loss. The Hornets and the Orlando Magic will face off in a Southeast Division battle at 7 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center. Charlotte is hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 118.16 points per contest.

The matchup between Charlotte and the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday was not a total blowout, but with Charlotte falling 105-91 at home, it was darn close to turning into one. Shooting guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (26 points) was the top scorer for Charlotte.

Meanwhile, Orlando has to be hurting after a devastating 139-117 defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. One thing holding the Magic back was the mediocre play of power forward Paolo Banchero, who did not have his best game: he finished with only nine points on 4-for-13 shooting and turned the ball over four times in his 31 minutes on the court.

Both teams will surely be fighting tooth and nail to get back into the win column after losses this week. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
  • TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $9.65

Odds

The Magic are a 3.5-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Magic as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Charlotte have won 19 out of their last 28 games against Orlando.

  • Feb 05, 2023 - Orlando 119 vs. Charlotte 113
  • Nov 14, 2022 - Charlotte 112 vs. Orlando 105
  • Oct 28, 2022 - Orlando 113 vs. Charlotte 93
  • Apr 07, 2022 - Charlotte 128 vs. Orlando 101
  • Jan 14, 2022 - Orlando 116 vs. Charlotte 109
  • Nov 24, 2021 - Charlotte 106 vs. Orlando 99
  • Oct 27, 2021 - Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 111
  • May 07, 2021 - Charlotte 122 vs. Orlando 112
  • Jan 25, 2021 - Orlando 117 vs. Charlotte 108
  • Jan 24, 2021 - Charlotte 107 vs. Orlando 104
  • Feb 03, 2020 - Orlando 112 vs. Charlotte 100
  • Jan 20, 2020 - Orlando 106 vs. Charlotte 83
  • Apr 10, 2019 - Orlando 122 vs. Charlotte 114
  • Feb 14, 2019 - Orlando 127 vs. Charlotte 89
  • Dec 31, 2018 - Charlotte 125 vs. Orlando 100
  • Oct 19, 2018 - Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 88
  • Apr 06, 2018 - Charlotte 137 vs. Orlando 100
  • Feb 14, 2018 - Charlotte 104 vs. Orlando 102
  • Dec 04, 2017 - Charlotte 104 vs. Orlando 94
  • Oct 29, 2017 - Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 113
  • Mar 22, 2017 - Charlotte 109 vs. Orlando 102
  • Mar 10, 2017 - Charlotte 121 vs. Orlando 81
  • Dec 28, 2016 - Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 101
  • Dec 09, 2016 - Charlotte 109 vs. Orlando 88
  • Apr 13, 2016 - Charlotte 117 vs. Orlando 103
  • Mar 16, 2016 - Charlotte 107 vs. Orlando 99
  • Jan 22, 2016 - Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 116
  • Dec 16, 2015 - Orlando 113 vs. Charlotte 98