It all comes down to this for the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Orlando Magic (45-37) are set to host the Charlotte Hornets (44-38) on Friday night in Florida, with a trip to the NBA playoffs on the line.
The Hornets enter on a two-game winning streak, including a thrilling one-point overtime win against the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament on Tuesday night to earn this opportunity. The Magic, meanwhile, have lost two in a row — first to a reserve-heavy Boston Celtics team in the regular-season finale in a game Orlando needed to win, and then a 12-point loss to the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in their first play-in game.
It’s now or never for these two teams. The winner will secure the No. 8 seed in the East and face the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the first round, while the loser’s playoff dreams will come to an end.
Hornets vs. Magic Play-In Game Info
- 📍 Where: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- 📅 Date: Friday, April 17
- ⏰ Start Time: 7:30 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: Prime Video
Hornets vs. Magic Play-In Current Odds
The Hornets enter Friday night with momentum and are listed as road favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for this play-in matchup, with a playoff spot at stake:
- Moneyline: Hornets -150, Magic +130
- Spread: Hornets -3.5 (-105), Magic +3.5 (-115)
- Total: Over 218.5 points (-110), Under 218.5 points (-110)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for CHA-ORL
With the season on the line, players from both teams must bring their A-game, making player props even more intriguing for Hornets vs. Magic. Below are the top five most-bet player props for Friday night’s play-in game:
- LaMelo Ball to Record 20+ Points
- LaMelo Ball Over 23.5 Points
- Paolo Banchero to Record 20+ Points
- Brandon Miller to Record 15+ Points
- Desmond Bane to Record 15+ Points
LaMelo Ball is coming off a controversial game against the Heat in which he was later assessed a flagrant foul and issued a fine, but the Hornets’ star is available against the Magic and is featured heavily in the player prop markets.
Hornets-Magic Key Injuries & Availability
Late availability changes can quickly shift basketball betting markets, so be sure to keep an eye on injury reports as tip-off approaches.
Hornets Injury Report
- Moussa Diabate: QUESTIONABLE (hip)
- PJ Hall: OUT (ankle)
Magic Injury Report
- Jonathan Isaac: QUESTIONABLE (knee)
Check Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for updated odds and player props before placing your wager.
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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