Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Lineups

The Orlando Magic visits the Charlotte Hornets tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 5, 2024

Mar 19, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) passes the ball against / Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic looks to extend its win streak tonight as the team visits its division rival in the Charlotte Hornets.

The Magic is battling for playoff positioning as the No. 4 seed, but the team is just 0.5 game back of the No. 3 seed and only two games behind the Milwaukee Bucks for second place.

For a young team like the Magic, having as high of a seed as possible is important for the team's success in the playoffs, which means these last batch of games are critical.

Here's a look at everything you need to know for tonight's game ...

Mar 19, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic (22) dribbles the ball / Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Magic vs. Hornets Broadcast Information

Date: Friday, April 5
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Magic vs. Hornets Injury Report

Orlando Magic

Caleb Houstan (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Charlotte Hornets

Miles Bridges (wrist), Vasilije Micić (shoulder), Brandon Miller (wrist), Grant Williams (ankle) are PROBABLE. Nick Richards (foot) is QUESTIONABLE. Amari Bailey (illness) is DOUBTFUL. LaMelo Ball (ankle), Seth Curry (ankle), Cody Martin (ankle) and Mark Williams (back) are OUT.

Magic vs. Hornets Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic

PG Jalen Suggs
SG Gary Harris
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.

Charlotte Hornets

PG Tre Mann
SG Davis Bertans
SF Brandon Miller
PF Grant Williams
C JT Thor

Published Apr 5, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.