Who’s Playing

Orlando @ Charlotte

Current Records: Orlando 21-32; Charlotte 15-39

What to Know

After three games on the road, the Charlotte Hornets are heading back home. The Hornets and the Orlando Magic will face off in a Southeast Division battle at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Spectrum Center. Allowing an average of 118.59 points per game, Charlotte has been asleep on the defensive side of the ball and will need to wake up before the matchup.

Charlotte was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap this past Friday as they fell 118-112 to the Detroit Pistons. One thing holding Charlotte back was the mediocre play of power forward P.J. Washington, who did not have his best game: he finished with only seven points on 3-for-15 shooting in his 37 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, Orlando was able to grind out a solid victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves this past Friday, winning 127-120. Among those leading the charge for Orlando was point guard Cole Anthony, who had 20 points and six assists along with eight rebounds.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Hornets are expected to win a tight contest. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

Charlotte is now 15-39 while the Magic sit at 21-32. Orlando is 8-12 after wins this year, and Charlotte is 11-27 after losses.

How To Watch

• When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Spectrum Center — Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $17.93

Odds

The Hornets are a slight 1-point favorite against the Magic, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hornets as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Charlotte have won 19 out of their last 27 games against Orlando.

• Nov 14, 2022 – Charlotte 112 vs. Orlando 105
• Oct 28, 2022 – Orlando 113 vs. Charlotte 93
• Apr 07, 2022 – Charlotte 128 vs. Orlando 101
• Jan 14, 2022 – Orlando 116 vs. Charlotte 109
• Nov 24, 2021 – Charlotte 106 vs. Orlando 99
• Oct 27, 2021 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 111
• May 07, 2021 – Charlotte 122 vs. Orlando 112
• Jan 25, 2021 – Orlando 117 vs. Charlotte 108
• Jan 24, 2021 – Charlotte 107 vs. Orlando 104
• Feb 03, 2020 – Orlando 112 vs. Charlotte 100
• Jan 20, 2020 – Orlando 106 vs. Charlotte 83
• Apr 10, 2019 – Orlando 122 vs. Charlotte 114
• Feb 14, 2019 – Orlando 127 vs. Charlotte 89
• Dec 31, 2018 – Charlotte 125 vs. Orlando 100
• Oct 19, 2018 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 88
• Apr 06, 2018 – Charlotte 137 vs. Orlando 100
• Feb 14, 2018 – Charlotte 104 vs. Orlando 102
• Dec 04, 2017 – Charlotte 104 vs. Orlando 94
• Oct 29, 2017 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 113
• Mar 22, 2017 – Charlotte 109 vs. Orlando 102
• Mar 10, 2017 – Charlotte 121 vs. Orlando 81
• Dec 28, 2016 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 101
• Dec 09, 2016 – Charlotte 109 vs. Orlando 88
• Apr 13, 2016 – Charlotte 117 vs. Orlando 103
• Mar 16, 2016 – Charlotte 107 vs. Orlando 99
• Jan 22, 2016 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 116
• Dec 16, 2015 – Orlando 113 vs. Charlotte 98