Final Score: Hornets 90 - Magic 121
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Hornets @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Hornets | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 66 | 72 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 101.7 | 102.2 |
| Last meeting | 130 | 111 |
| Stat | Hornets | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 83 | 83 |
| Avg points scored | 116.1 | 115.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.4 | 115.0 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 56% | 62% |
Recent Results
Hornets
vs Miami Heat
Apr 14, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 253
127-126
@ New York Knicks
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: +14 · Total: 206
110-96
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: -18 · Total: 218
100-118
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: -11 · Total: 215
102-113
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 5, 2026 · Margin: +14 · Total: 230
122-108
vs Indiana Pacers
Apr 3, 2026 · Margin: +21 · Total: 237
129-108
vs Phoenix Suns
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: +20 · Total: 234
127-107
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +31 · Total: 203
117-86
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: -15 · Total: 213
99-114
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 232
114-118
Magic
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 15, 2026 · Margin: -12 · Total: 206
97-109
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
@ Chicago Bulls
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: +24 · Total: 230
127-103
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 8, 2026 · Margin: +12 · Total: 252
132-120
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 6, 2026 · Margin: +16 · Total: 230
123-107
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Apr 5, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
@ Dallas Mavericks
Apr 3, 2026 · Margin: +11 · Total: 265
138-127
vs Atlanta Hawks
Apr 1, 2026 · Margin: -29 · Total: 231
101-130
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: -52 · Total: 226
87-139