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Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic

NBAregular • 2026-2027 Season
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Magic logo
Magic
Orlando
121
vs
Hornets logo
Hornets
Charlotte
90
ORL 44%56% CHA
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueKia Center
Orlando, FL

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Hornets (away)
Magic (home)
56%
Win probability
44%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Magic defeated the Hornets 121-90.

Our model predicted the Hornets would win with 56% confidence, but the Magic pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Hornets and was a notable factor: Hornets defense (112.1 Opp PPG) better than Magic (114.3 Opp PPG)
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Magic and was a contributing factor: Magic are 0-0 at home this season (divisional game, reduced advantage)
  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Hornets and was a contributing factor: Hornets offense (116.0 PPG) outpaces Magic (115.5 PPG)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Magic won 121-90

Magic won in a blowout

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Hornets at 56%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CHA
ORL
Defensive Efficiency
Home Field Advantage
Offensive Efficiency
Recent Form
Rest Days
Favours CHA|Favours ORL

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 4/17/2026, 8:30:01 AM

Key Players

Hornets

LaMelo BallG
Pat ConnaughtonG
Josh GreenG
Sion JamesG
Kon KnueppelG

Magic

Alex MoralesG
Jett HowardG
Jase RichardsonG
Jalen SuggsG
Desmond BaneG

Frequently Asked Questions

Magic has a 44% win probability, while Hornets has a 56% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Kia Center in Orlando, FL.

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