Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Thursday March 19 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/19/2026, 12:55 AM ET

Magic Preview

NBA TV will feature a Thursday night Southeast Division clash between the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Magic (38-30) have split their first 32 road games and are clinging to a half-game lead over Miami for sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, Orlando missed 33 of 50 three-point attempts and shot just 40 percent overall during a 113-108 home loss versus Oklahoma City.

Former number one overall draft pick Paolo Banchero tallied a team-high 32 points (12-21 FG), ten rebounds, and five assists. Orlando G Desmond Bane knocked down 4-for-7 from long distance and finished with 16 points. Jalen Suggs added 14 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for the Magic.

Hornets Preview

The Charlotte Hornets have won seven of their last ten games and are trying to snap a nine-year postseason drought. The Hornets (35-34) rank tenth in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 115.8 points per contest. On Tuesday, Charlotte assisted on 32 of 51 made field goals and shot 53 percent overall during a dominant 136-106 home victory against Miami.

Charlotte G LaMelo Ball led all scorers with 30 points on 11-for-22 shooting and dished out 13 assists. Coby White scored 24 points (8-15 FG) in just 20 minutes off the bench. Rookie G Kon Knueppel added 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting for the Hornets, who improved to 15-17 at home.

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Magic vs Hornets Pick

Orlando G Anthony Black (abdomen) and F Franz Wagner (ankle) have been officially ruled out of this game. The Hornets are the better offensive team and have an advantage against the Magic on the glass. Take Charlotte to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Charlotte Hornets win 117-108.

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