Hornets vs. Magic Odds & Betting Predictions - January 23, 2026

Orlando returns home after its two-game Germany trip, during which Wagner sat the back-end, giving him a full week of rest. With Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner both out, the Magic will need offensive creation from the second unit, where Moritz consistently fills a designed scoring role. Orlando regularly runs DHO and pick-and-pop actions for Wagner when he’s on the floor, and his usage rate off the bench remains strong in these setups. Charlotte ranks bottom-10 in points allowed in the paint and frequently plays drop coverage, a matchup Wagner can punish as both a finisher and spacer. In games where he sees 13–16 minutes, he’s asked to score, not facilitate, and needs just 3–4 made baskets to clear this number. With usage consolidated and rest on his side, this is a clean spot for his scoring role to show. #PlayerProps

Tailing @The_Oddsmaker

Projecting closer to 4.2 with around a 59% chance to stay under 4.5

Coming off a terrible shooting performance last night, but still had seven assists. Interestingly enough, he’s had six assists in nine of his last 10 games on the second night of a back-to-back over the last few seasons. Also 4 of L5 against Orlando with 5 assists in the lone miss.

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