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Charlotte HornetsAT
Orlando Magic
Charlotte HornetsATOrlando Magic
Orlando Magic is the cleanest first read on this matchup right now, with fewer roster complications than usual.
Charlotte HornetsOrlando MagicArena
Kia Center
Head to Head
3-1 (Charlotte vs. Orlando)
Injury Update
No injuries reported.
Updated
Desk Notes
Board signal
The Thesis
Why this matchup is live
Three things that should shape whether this game gets your second tab or stays on the monitor list.
Orlando Magic owns the current lean at 0.5% Kelly.
The available edges are modest, so context matters more than raw signal here.
The injury report is relatively quiet for both teams right now.
Injury Snapshot
Updated Apr 16, 2026Charlotte Hornets
Away
No injuries reported.
Orlando Magic
Home
No injuries reported.
Injury status updates throughout the day and can change quickly.
Before You Open the Model
Treat this page like the desk. The full model is where you confirm sizing, pricing, and probability detail after the game proves it deserves the extra attention.
Open the full model if you want to test whether Orlando Magic still looks right after pricing and probability.