After a thrilling win over Miami on Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets will look to top the Orlando Magic and advance to the NBA Playoffs for the first time in 10 years.
We break down Kalshi’s win probability markets and deliver some Hornets vs. Magic predictions to help guide your NBA picks for Friday, April 17.
Who will win Hornets vs Magic?
Hornets win probability: 61% (-156)
Magic win probability: 40% (+150)
Charlotte is 24-16 SU on the road this season, and oddsmakers are trading the Hornets at 61% (-156) to prevail in Orlando.
Our prediction: Charlotte to win
The Hornets are on the road but have the rest and prep edge due to the East Play-In schedule getting flipped in Philadelphia.
Charlotte showed an ability to adapt to off-games from its stars and never stopped fighting in the win over Miami.
Read more in Jason Logan's full Hornets vs. Magic predictions.
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More Hornets vs Magic prediction markets
You're certainly not limited to the main game outcome for Hornets vs. Magic at Kalshi; you also have options to trade on the spread, total, and more, among other NBA odds markets.
You can buy either side of a market — for example, "Yes" on the Hornets -3.5 spread means the Hornets will cover, while "No" means the Magic will cover — with each side priced based on the implied probability (which can be converted to American, Decimal, or Fraction odds using the Covers odds converter).
Hornets vs Magic spread and total at prediction markets
| Outcome | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Hornets -3.5 | 50¢ (+100) | 51¢ (-104) |
| Over 218.5 points | 51¢ (-104) | 51¢ (-104) |
Our predictions: Over 218.5 points — No
A slower pace of play and a lack of perimeter points will keep this final below the total.
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