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Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets: JT Thor Leads the Charge as Magic Look to Defend Home Court

The Orlando Magic are gearing up to face off against the Charlotte Hornets in an exciting NBA showdown at the Kia Center. With both teams looking to secure a victory, all eyes will be on JT Thor as he leads the charge for the Magic.


CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 5: Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 5, 2024 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  Mandatory Copyright Notice:  Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The upcoming game is scheduled for March 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all the action live on BSFL and BSSE.


The betting data for this game reveals some interesting insights into the odds and lines. In the 3way market, MGM currently favors the Orlando Magic with odds of -800 for a home win. On the other hand, the Charlotte Hornets are considered underdogs with odds of +575 for an away win. The draw is a long shot with odds of +2000.


CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 5: Moritz Wagner #21 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 5, 2024 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

In the 2way market, MGM maintains its confidence in the Magic with odds of -900 for a home win. However, DraftKings offers slightly better odds for the Hornets at +575. FanDuel has seen a shift in favor of the Hornets with odds of +640, while PointsBet has adjusted their odds to +600 for an away win.


Moving on to the spread market, MGM sets a spread of -12.5 points in favor of the Magic with odds of -115. This indicates that they expect Orlando to dominate and win by a significant margin. However, DraftKings and FanDuel have adjusted their spreads to -12.5 and -13 points respectively, suggesting that they anticipate a closer game. PointsBet also follows suit with a spread of -13 points.


CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 5: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 5, 2024 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  Mandatory Copyright Notice:  Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

In terms of totals, MGM sets it at 203.5 points with slightly more confidence in the under (-105) than the over (-115). DraftKings maintains a neutral stance with an over/under of 204 points and odds of -110 for both outcomes. FanDuel and WilliamHillNewJersey also stick to a total of 204 points, but with odds of -110 for the over and under.


Analyzing the consensus lines, it's clear that the majority of bookmakers favor the Orlando Magic to come out on top. The moneyline odds have shifted slightly, with the current odds at -886 for a home win and +583 for an away win. The opening odds were -807 and +550 respectively.


The spread consensus line remains consistent with a spread of -13 points in favor of the Magic, while the total consensus line has settled at 204 points.


As the game approaches, it will be interesting to see if any last-minute changes occur in the betting lines and odds. Both teams will be looking to make their mark on this matchup, but all eyes will be on JT Thor as he leads the charge for the Orlando Magic.


Make sure to tune in on March 19th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time to catch all the action between the Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets at the Kia Center.

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