The Magic have won and covered the last two meetings with the Hornets and my only hope today is that the Magic play like themselves and not take the Hornets lightly. The rested Magic have won and covered their last six games capped off with wins against the Nuggets and Celtics in their last two. The Hornets have won their last two but they’re on the road now where they’re 2-3. Magic to cover.

LaMelo Ball has been one of the hottest players in the league over the last two weeks and has 30+ points in 5 of his last 6 games, while averaging a 33.5 PPG over that span. Ball has been a usage monster and is playing great but will have a real test against the Magic and their top rated defense. Orlando is first in DEF Efficiency and possess an excellent defensive backcourt. Jalen Suggs will be primarily tasked with guarding Ball and Suggs has been arguably the best perimeter defender in the league this season. There is also some blowout risk here with how well Orlando is playing which could lead to Ball finishing the game on the bench.

Not often have we been concerned with long winning streaks from the Magic. But here we are looking at six wins and covers in a row, and seven straight at Amway Center, with recent victims including heavyweights like the Nuggets, Celtics, and Bucks. The pieces have fit together very nicely for Jamahl Mosley, getting different top contributors each night. Charlotte on a mind two-game uptick but had dropped four straight prior. We'll just keep riding Orlando as ling as the Magic keep winning! Play Magic