Hornets vs. Magic Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Hornets vs. Magic NBA game on January 22, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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124
97
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Hornets
35 27 35 27 124
Magic
20 21 26 30 97
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  • Hornets
    >99%
  • Magic
    <1%
Win Probability
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Hornets
35 27 35 27 124
Magic
20 21 26 30 97
Q4 00:49 Jett Howard misses three point jump shot
Q4 1:01 Hornets makes two point jump shot
Q4 1:07 Jamal Cain misses two point jump shot
Q4 1:22 Hornets misses two point jump shot
Q4 1:35 Sion James misses two point driving layup
Q4 1:51 Magic misses two point jump shot
Q4 3:21 Ryan Kalkbrenner makes two point jump shot
Q4 3:49 Sion James misses two point jump shot
Q4 4:26 Hornets makes two point jump shot
Q4 5:49 Hornets makes three point jump shot
Play by Play
  1. Q4 00:26
    +1
    Sion James makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    124-97
  2. Q4 00:49
    Jett Howard misses three point jump shot
  3. Q4 1:01
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    124-97
  4. Q4 1:07
    Jamal Cain misses two point jump shot
  5. Q4 1:14
    Jonathan Isaac defensive rebound
  6. Q4 1:22
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  7. Q4 1:29
    Hornets offensive rebound
  8. Q4 1:29
    Jump ball. (Pat Connaughton gains possession)
  9. Q4 1:35
    Sion James misses two point driving layup
  10. Q4 1:51
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  11. Q4 2:02
    Hornets personal foul
  12. Q4 2:02
    Ryan Kalkbrenner turnover (offensive foul)
  13. Q4 2:39
    Jamal Cain personal foul (Sion James draws the foul)
  14. Q4 2:39
    +1
    Sion James makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    124-97
  15. Q4 3:21
    +2
    Ryan Kalkbrenner makes two point jump shot
    118-89
  16. Q4 3:49
    Sion James misses two point jump shot
  17. Q4 4:24
    Magic 60 second timeout
  18. Q4 4:24
    Magic lineup change (Jett Howard, Jase Richardson, Noah Penda, Jamal Cain, Jonathan Isaac)
  19. Q4 4:26
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    116-89
  20. Q4 5:49
    +3
    Hornets makes three point jump shot
    112-87
  21. Q4 6:11
    +3
    Moritz Wagner makes three point jump shot
    109-87
  22. Q4 6:36
    +2
    Moritz Wagner makes two point jump shot
    109-84
  23. Q4 6:36
    Magic lineup change (Moritz Wagner, Jett Howard, Jase Richardson, Tyus Jones, Noah Penda)
  24. Q4 6:36
    Hornets lineup change (Tidjane Salaun, Collin Sexton, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Moussa Diabate)
  25. Q4 6:36
    Hornets lineup change (Tidjane Salaun, Collin Sexton, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James)
  26. Q4 6:38
    Jett Howard defensive rebound
  27. Q4 6:48
    Moritz Wagner misses two point driving layup
  28. Q4 7:18
    Tyus Jones misses three point jump shot
  29. Q4 7:26
    Hornets personal foul
  30. Q4 7:26
    Hornets lineup change (Tidjane Salaun, Collin Sexton, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, LaMelo Ball)
  31. Q4 7:49
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  32. Q4 8:01
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    104-82
  33. Q4 8:09
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  34. Q4 8:09
    Hornets offensive rebound
  35. Q4 8:44
    Tyus Jones defensive rebound
  36. Q4 8:50
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  37. Q4 8:59
    Magic turnover
  38. Q4 9:19
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    102-79
  39. Q4 9:35
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    102-77
  40. Q4 9:49
    Magic personal foul
  41. Q4 10:01
    Hornets personal foul
  42. Q4 10:01
    +1
    Jett Howard makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    99-73
  43. Q4 10:08
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  44. Q4 10:22
    Moussa Diabate defensive rebound
  45. Q4 10:32
    Hornets turnover
  46. Q4 10:52
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    99-72
  47. Q4 11:06
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  48. Q4 11:30
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    99-67
  49. Q4 11:46
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  50. Q3 00:00
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    97-67
  51. Q3 00:00
    Instant replay
  52. Q4 12:00
    Hornets lineup change (Tidjane Salaun, Collin Sexton, Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, Moussa Diabate)
  53. Q3 00:05
    +3
    Hornets makes three point jump shot
    97-64
  54. Q3 00:36
    +1
    Collin Sexton makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    93-64
  55. Q3 00:36
    +1
    Collin Sexton makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    94-64
  56. Q3 00:55
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    92-64
  57. Q3 1:07
    +2
    Miles Bridges makes two point jump shot
    92-62
  58. Q3 1:34
    Magic turnover
  59. Q3 1:40
    Paolo Banchero defensive rebound
  60. Q3 1:43
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  61. Q3 2:01
    Miles Bridges defensive rebound
  62. Q3 2:03
    Paolo Banchero offensive rebound
  63. Q3 2:03
    Hornets personal foul
  64. Q3 2:03
    Paolo Banchero misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  65. Q3 2:03
    Magic offensive rebound
  66. Q3 2:03
    Paolo Banchero misses regular free throw 2 of 2
  67. Q3 2:03
    Magic lineup change (Desmond Bane, Jett Howard, Jase Richardson, Tyus Jones, Paolo Banchero)
  68. Q3 2:13
    Brandon Miller defensive rebound
  69. Q3 2:16
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  70. Q3 2:48
    Sion James defensive rebound
  71. Q3 2:50
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  72. Q3 3:06
    Magic personal foul
  73. Q3 3:06
    +1
    Collin Sexton makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    88-62
  74. Q3 3:17
    Hornets 60 second timeout
  75. Q3 3:22
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    86-62
  76. Q3 4:14
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    84-60
  77. Q3 4:35
    +1
    Brandon Miller makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    84-58
  78. Q3 4:42
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  79. Q3 4:55
    +3
    Hornets makes three point jump shot (Brandon Miller assists)
    82-58
  80. Q3 5:07
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  81. Q3 5:38
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    77-58
  82. Q3 5:54
    Hornets turnover
  83. Q3 6:10
    Hornets personal foul
  84. Q3 6:10
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    77-55
  85. Q3 6:10
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    77-56
  86. Q3 6:10
    Magic lineup change (Anthony Black, Jett Howard, Jase Richardson, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.)
  87. Q3 6:19
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  88. Q3 6:30
    Hornets lineup change (Ryan Kalkbrenner, LaMelo Ball, Josh Green, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges)
  89. Q3 6:50
    +1
    Kon Knueppel makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    76-54
  90. Q3 6:50
    Hornets lineup change (Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, LaMelo Ball, Josh Green, Miles Bridges)
  91. Q3 6:50
    +1
    Kon Knueppel makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    77-54
  92. Q3 7:02
    Magic personal foul
  93. Q3 7:05
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  94. Q3 7:53
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  95. Q3 8:38
    Ryan Kalkbrenner offensive rebound
  96. Q3 8:40
    Miles Bridges misses three point stepback jump shot
  97. Q3 9:22
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  98. Q3 9:36
    Magic personal foul
  99. Q3 9:36
    +1
    Ryan Kalkbrenner makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    71-48
  100. Q3 9:47
    Hornets personal foul
  101. Q3 9:47
    Hornets lineup change (Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges)
  102. Q3 9:57
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  103. Q3 9:57
    Magic personal foul
  104. Q3 10:09
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    68-46
  105. Q3 10:27
    Kon Knueppel defensive rebound
  106. Q3 10:29
    Anthony Black misses regular free throw 2 of 2
  107. Q3 10:50
    LaMelo Ball defensive rebound
  108. Q3 11:39
    Hornets turnover
  109. Q2 00:00
    Hornets offensive rebound
  110. Q2 00:00
    End of 1st Half.
  111. Q3 12:00
    Magic lineup change (Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Tristan da Silva)
  112. Q2 00:04
    Magic personal foul
  113. Q2 00:04
    Magic lineup change (Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, Paolo Banchero, Noah Penda, Goga Bitadze)
  114. Q2 00:16
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    62-41
  115. Q2 00:32
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    62-39
  116. Q2 00:47
    Hornets personal foul
  117. Q2 1:15
    Hornets turnover
  118. Q2 1:37
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    58-37
  119. Q2 2:19
    Magic personal foul
  120. Q2 2:19
    +1
    Ryan Kalkbrenner makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    57-32
  121. Q2 2:19
    Hornets lineup change (Ryan Kalkbrenner, LaMelo Ball, Josh Green, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges)
  122. Q2 2:19
    Magic lineup change (Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, Jase Richardson, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.)
  123. Q2 2:19
    +1
    Ryan Kalkbrenner makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    58-32
  124. Q2 2:26
    Hornets lineup change (Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James, Josh Green, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges)
  125. Q2 2:54
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  126. Q2 3:32
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    56-30
  127. Q2 3:37
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  128. Q2 3:40
    Sion James defensive rebound
  129. Q2 4:00
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  130. Q2 4:20
    Kon Knueppel defensive rebound
  131. Q2 4:20
    Hornets 60 second timeout
  132. Q2 4:20
    Hornets lineup change (Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James, Josh Green, Miles Bridges)
  133. Q2 4:20
    Magic lineup change (Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, Jase Richardson, Paolo Banchero, Goga Bitadze)
  134. Q2 4:30
    Anthony Black defensive rebound
  135. Q2 4:32
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  136. Q2 4:52
    Magic turnover
  137. Q2 5:01
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    54-30
  138. Q2 5:07
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  139. Q2 5:48
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  140. Q2 5:53
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  141. Q2 6:17
    Hornets lineup change (Collin Sexton, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James, Miles Bridges)
  142. Q2 6:46
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    49-28
  143. Q2 7:12
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  144. Q2 7:26
    Paolo Banchero defensive rebound
  145. Q2 7:29
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  146. Q2 7:32
    Collin Sexton defensive rebound
  147. Q2 7:38
    Goga Bitadze offensive rebound
  148. Q2 7:54
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    47-28
  149. Q2 8:16
    +3
    Hornets makes three point jump shot
    42-28
  150. Q2 8:32
    Anthony Black defensive rebound
  151. Q2 8:35
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  152. Q2 8:40
    LaMelo Ball defensive rebound
  153. Q2 9:19
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  154. Q2 9:23
    Hornets personal foul
  155. Q2 9:23
    Magic lineup change (Desmond Bane, Moritz Wagner, Tyus Jones, Paolo Banchero, Noah Penda)
  156. Q2 9:23
    Magic lineup change (Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, Moritz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Noah Penda)
  157. Q2 9:46
    Hornets personal foul
  158. Q2 9:46
    Magic offensive rebound
  159. Q2 9:46
    +1
    Noah Penda makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    40-26
  160. Q2 9:46
    Hornets lineup change (Tidjane Salaun, Collin Sexton, Ryan Kalkbrenner, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller)
  161. Q2 10:01
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    40-25
  162. Q2 10:17
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  163. Q2 10:21
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  164. Q2 10:32
    +3
    Hornets makes three point jump shot
    38-25
  165. Q2 11:00
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  166. Q2 11:01
    Hornets personal foul
  167. Q2 11:12
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    35-22
  168. Q2 11:18
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  169. Q2 11:31
    Moussa Diabate offensive rebound
  170. Q1 00:00
    End of 1st Quarter.
  171. Q2 12:00
    Hornets lineup change (Tidjane Salaun, Collin Sexton, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Moussa Diabate)
  172. Q1 00:16
    Magic personal foul
  173. Q1 00:16
    +1
    Kon Knueppel makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    33-20
  174. Q1 00:16
    Magic personal foul
  175. Q1 00:16
    Wendell Carter Jr. turnover
  176. Q1 00:16
    Wendell Carter Jr. turnover
  177. Q1 00:32
    Tidjane Salaun defensive rebound
  178. Q1 00:42
    +3
    Hornets makes three point jump shot
    32-20
  179. Q1 00:49
    Tidjane Salaun defensive rebound
  180. Q1 1:03
    +3
    Hornets makes three point jump shot
    29-20
  181. Q1 1:47
    +1
    Moritz Wagner makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    23-18
  182. Q1 1:47
    Hornets lineup change (Tidjane Salaun, Collin Sexton, Kon Knueppel, Sion James, Moussa Diabate)
  183. Q1 1:56
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    23-16
  184. Q1 2:10
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    21-16
  185. Q1 2:16
    Wendell Carter Jr. defensive rebound
  186. Q1 2:24
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    21-13
  187. Q1 2:38
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  188. Q1 2:43
    +1
    Desmond Bane makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    21-10
  189. Q1 2:56
    Magic 60 second timeout
  190. Q1 2:57
    Josh Green offensive rebound
  191. Q1 3:22
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  192. Q1 3:43
    Magic turnover
  193. Q1 4:04
    +3
    Hornets makes three point jump shot
    18-9
  194. Q1 4:22
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    15-9
  195. Q1 4:36
    Miles Bridges misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  196. Q1 4:46
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  197. Q1 5:26
    Miles Bridges defensive rebound
  198. Q1 5:29
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  199. Q1 5:36
    Paolo Banchero defensive rebound
  200. Q1 5:52
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  201. Q1 6:10
    Magic turnover
  202. Q1 6:38
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    11-5
  203. Q1 6:38
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    11-6
  204. Q1 6:46
    Hornets personal foul
  205. Q1 6:46
    Magic lineup change (Anthony Black, Jase Richardson, Paolo Banchero, Tristan da Silva, Goga Bitadze)
  206. Q1 7:05
    Tristan da Silva defensive rebound
  207. Q1 7:09
    Hornets misses two point jump shot
  208. Q1 7:25
    Paolo Banchero misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  209. Q1 8:00
    Instant replay
  210. Q1 8:00
    Magic lineup change (Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, Paolo Banchero, Tristan da Silva, Goga Bitadze)
  211. Q1 8:18
    Desmond Bane defensive rebound
  212. Q1 8:24
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  213. Q1 8:39
    Moussa Diabate defensive rebound
  214. Q1 8:51
    Hornets turnover
  215. Q1 9:04
    Kon Knueppel defensive rebound
  216. Q1 9:07
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  217. Q1 9:21
    Magic turnover
  218. Q1 9:42
    +2
    Hornets makes two point jump shot
    8-3
  219. Q1 9:57
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  220. Q1 10:23
    +3
    Hornets makes three point jump shot
    6-3
  221. Q1 10:40
    Brandon Miller defensive rebound
  222. Q1 10:43
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  223. Q1 11:15
    Hornets misses three point jump shot
  224. Q1 12:00
    Hornets lineup change (Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Moussa Diabate, Miles Bridges)
  225. Q1 12:00
    Start of 1st Quarter
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Hornets vs. Magic: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Hornets vs. Magic
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Kia Center

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Hornets favored at -3.5
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Hornets +140, Magic +114

Dimers' Win Probabilities

  • Hornets: 37%
  • Magic: 63%

Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Projected Final Score

Our predicted final score for this NBA matchup is Hornets 110-114 Magic.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Hornets a win probability of 37%, while the Magic have a win probability of 63%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Magic are more likely to beat the Hornets in the NBA game at Kia Center on Friday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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