Magic vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 27 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 26, 2025, 4:09PM | Published: Dec 26, 2025, 2:05PM
The Orlando Magic will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Kia Center on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Anthony Black, the Magic are aiming to beat a Hornets side that includes Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Magic vs Hornets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Orlando vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Magic a 70% chance of winning against the Hornets at Kia Center.
Magic vs Hornets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Kia Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Magic $1.42, Hornets $2.95
- Line: Magic -6 ($1.95), Hornets +6 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Magic at $1.42 and the Hornets at $2.95.
The Magic are 6-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Magic (-6) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 230.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Magic vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Orlando at $1.42 with Bet365
- Line: Magic -6 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 230.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Magic vs Hornets betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
Magic vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Magic vs Hornets at Kia Center this Saturday is the Magic winning 117-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Orlando vs Charlotte game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Magic vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
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Magic vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Magic and Hornets at Kia Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Saturday 27 December 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Kia Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Orlando vs Charlotte predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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