Hornets vs Magic

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Kelly Oubre Jr. will hope to make a difference for the Charlotte Hornets on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, versus the Orlando Magic. Oubre, in his most recent game, ...

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Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Orlando Magic's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, March 3, including a play on the total.

The last time these teams faced off in Charlotte, they combined for 232 points, but Ball had 33 in that game to lead all scorers. For Orlando, like many young teams, playing on the road has been a struggle. On the season, Charlotte ranks dead last in the NBA in offensive rating, and that was with Ball playing in 36 games.

Analyzing Friday's Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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... to help the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-106 on Friday night. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft was 1 of 33 on 3-point attempts in February and started this month 0 for 2 before going 2 of 6 from against the Hornets.

Anthony and Suggs combined for 22 points in the first half as Orlando opened a 64-48 lead at the break. The Hornets had won five straight games before Ball fractured his ankle Monday night, but suddenly find themselves struggling to find their footing offensively in his absence. ... Washington missed his fourth straight game with a knee soreness. We’re going to win by playing a lot harder than we did tonight, being a lot more physical and not making so many mistakes. Anthony had 16 points and Jalen Suggs added 15 off the bench for the Magic, who took three of four from the Hornets this season. Washington and Cody Martin have left the Hornets bench thin and Orlando's reserves outscored Charlotte 47-23. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft was 1 of 33 on 3-point attempts in February and started this month 0 for 2 before going 2 of 6 from against the Hornets. “We’re not going to be 125 (points) many nights now," Hornets coach Steve Clifford said. Orlando entered the game 4 1/2 games behind the Washington Wizards for 10th place in the Eastern Conference. “I'm working on it and I know I can shoot. Offense is going to be hard here. I'm not the best shooter, but I know I can knock down shots.”