Charlotte looks to cover the Bobcats-Magic pointspread on Wednesday and improve its overall 32-45 mark when they host Orlando in NBA action.

Supporters of the Magic have seen them go 49-29 and 30-46-2 ATS so far this season, while the Bobcats are at 32-45 and 37-38-2 ATS. In totals betting, the Bobcats are 35-42, while the Magic are 30-44-4.



View Orlando vs Charlotte Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game pits the Bobcats, currently No. 24 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Magic, who rate No. 4 in the most recent survey. Meanwhile, math and computer handicapping models run on this game predict a 101-92 victory for the Magic.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Charlotte's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 92.8 PPG, against a Magic defense that ranks No. 5 at 93.9 PPG. The Bobcats field goal percentage has averaged 44.7% so far, less than the Magic shooters have achieved on the year, 46.1% per game.

Defensively, the Magic feature the league's No. 10-rated defense on the road, allowing 97.5 points per game. Charlotte, meanwhile, comes in at No. 27 in the league in scoring at home.

In their last action, Orlando was a 78-72 Sportsbook at home against the Bucks. They failed to cover the 8–point spread as favorites, while the combined score (150) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Orlando got 18 points from Dwight Howard en route to a 78-72 victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday at Amway Center.

The Bobcats were a 99-89 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Cavaliers. They failed to cover the 1–point spread as underdogs, while the total score (188) made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors. Charlotte suffered a 99-89 loss against Cleveland on Tuesday, getting 22 points from D.J. Augustin in a losing effort at Quicken Loans Arena.


Orlando Magic Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Chicago are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

Charlotte Bobcats Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Miami are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

A few Magic at Bobcats trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 9 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte's last 9 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Charlotte's last 17 games at home


Next up:
Orlando home to Chicago, Sunday, April 10
Charlotte at Miami, Friday, April 8