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The Charlotte Hornets will try to snap their eight-game losing streak when they face the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Charlotte is wrapping up a three-game road trip following a pair of losses at Miami. Orlando has won two straight games, including a 114-97 win over Phoenix last Friday.  

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Charlotte is favored by 1 point in the latest Magic vs. Hornets odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 225.5. Before entering any Hornets vs. Magic picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four seasons. The model enters Week 5 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 100-66 roll on all top-rated NBA picks that dates back to last season, returning more than $2,600. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Magic vs. Hornets. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Magic vs. Hornets:

  • Magic vs. Hornets spread: Hornets -1
  • Magic vs. Hornets over/under: 225.5 points
  • Magic vs. Hornets money line: Orlando +100, Charlotte -120
  • Magic vs. Hornets picks: See picks here

Why the Magic can cover

Orlando might have one of the worst records in the Eastern Conference, but it has started to turn its season around this month. The Magic have won three of their last five games, including consecutive upset victories against Dallas and Phoenix. They were 8.5-point underdogs against the Mavericks and were 7.5-point underdogs against the Suns, so they are entering this matchup with plenty of confidence. 

Rookie Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 23.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, has missed the last two contests but could return on Monday night. The Magic are shooting 53.1% from the floor over their last five games, and they outrebounded Phoenix by 12 their last time out. They are facing a Charlotte team that is riding an eight-game losing skid, which is their longest such stretch in more than two years. 

Why the Hornets can cover

Charlotte might be on a lengthy losing streak, but it finally has its best player back on the court. Star point guard LaMelo Ball had been out since the preseason due to an injury, but he returned on Saturday, scoring 15 points, grabbing six rebounds and dishing out six assists in the loss to the Heat. His presence was certainly felt, as Charlotte shot a season-best 51.1% from the floor. 

The Magic are playing without point guard Cole Anthony (oblique), power forward Jonathan Isaac (knee), center Moe Wagner (foot) and point guard Markelle Fultz (toe). They could also be without Banchero, leaving them without much talent or depth in this matchup. Charlotte has dominated Orlando in recent visits to Florida, winning nine of the last 12 meetings. 

How to make Hornets vs. Magic picks

The model has simulated Magic vs. Hornets 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under on the total, and it also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Hornets vs. Magic? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Magic vs. Hornets spread you need to jump on Monday, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.