Watch Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets: Lineups, Injuries, & Betting Guide

The Orlando Magic head to Charlotte for a key late-season game. A recent slide threatens a third straight loss for Orlando.

Game details

The matchup is Thursday, March 19, at 7:10 p.m. ET. Spectrum Center hosts the contest in Charlotte, North Carolina.

TV carries FanDuel Sports Network Florida for Magic viewers. Bally Sports Southeast will broadcast for Hornets fans.

Radio options include FM 96.9 The Game/AM 740 WYGM for Orlando. WFNZ carries the Hornets feed.

Team form and stakes

Orlando sits 38-30 this season. The Magic are sixth in the Eastern Conference and just half a game behind Toronto.

They lead Miami and Atlanta by a half-game in the Southeast Division. Orlando holds a 1.5-game margin over ninth-place Philadelphia.

The Hornets are 35-34 and occupy the No. 10 spot. Charlotte has surged with a 9-3 run across its last 12 games.

Charlotte routed Miami 136-106 recently. LaMelo Ball scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in that win.

Orlando ended a seven-game win streak earlier this season. They then lost to Atlanta and Oklahoma City in blowouts.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker produced 41 points in one loss. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 in the other defeat.

The Magic are 7-3 in March despite several injuries. Orlando is 16-16 on the road and 24-20 versus Eastern Conference teams.

Charlotte is 15-17 at home and a Southeast-best 10-5 in division play. The Hornets are 21-22 against East foes.

Charlotte opens a seven-game homestand after this matchup. Scheduled visitors include the Grizzlies, Kings, Knicks, 76ers and Celtics.

Head-to-head and series context

This marks the fourth and final meeting between the teams this season. Orlando trails recent results but leads the all-time series.

The Magic suffered two large losses at Kia Center this year, falling 124-97 on Jan. 22. They also lost 120-105 on Dec. 26.

Orlando did win at Spectrum Center on Oct. 30 by 123-107. The team has won 11 of the last 15 meetings overall.

The all-time series stands 67-62 in favor of Orlando, dating back to 1989-90.

Projected lineups and injuries

Below are the expected starters and current injury situations. This section covers lineups, injuries, and betting guide context for bettors and fans.

• Magic projected starters: F Tristan da Silva, F Paolo Banchero, C Goga Bitadze, G Jalen Suggs, G Desmond Bane.
• Hornets projected starters: F Brandon Miller, F Miles Bridges, C Moussa Diabate, G LaMelo Ball, G Kon Knueppel.

Orlando injury list includes Wendell Carter Jr., Anthony Black, Jonathan Isaac, and Franz Wagner. Carter Jr. is sidelined with a mild left rib contusion.

Franz Wagner remains out with a left high ankle sprain. Anthony Black is out with a left lateral abdominal strain. Jonathan Isaac is out with a left knee sprain.

Charlotte has several players unavailable. Tidjane Salaun is out with a left calf strain.

Other Hornets names are on G League assignments or two-way deals. Liam McNeeley, Tosan Evboumwan, PJ Hall, and Antonio Reeves are among them.

Betting guide

DraftKings lists the Hornets as 5.5-point favorites. The posted spread shows Hornets -5.5 and Magic +5.5.

Odds update frequently and may change before tipoff. If gambling is a concern, call 1-800-GAMBLER for help.

Filmogaz.com will provide further coverage and updates. Check back for late scratches and lineup confirmations.