Hornets vs. Magic odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA Play-In matchup on Friday, April 17

The eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs will be on the line when the Charlotte Hornets face the Orlando Magic in an NBA Play-in matchup on Friday night. Charlotte outlasted Miami 127-126 in overtime on Tuesday, while Orlando dropped a 109-97 decision to Philadelphia on Wednesday. The Hornets (44-38), who placed third in the Southeast Division, are 23-18 on the road this season. The Magic (45-37), who were second in the Southeast, were 25-15 on their home court.

Tip-off from Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Magic lead the all-time series 67-63, but the Hornets have won three of four meetings this season. The Hornets are a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Hornets vs. Magic odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 218.5. 

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