Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks : Expert Betting Guide

LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) Under 4.5 Threes Made (-145)

As the Charlotte Hornets gear up to face the Orlando Magic, all eyes will be on LaMelo Ball's shooting, particularly from beyond the arc. While he's been a prolific scorer lately, averaging 5.2 threes in his last five games, his performance takes a dip when he hits the road. Specifically, he's only managed 5 threes per game away from home. Against the Magic, historical data shows he averages just 3.2 threes, and when playing in Orlando, that number drops slightly to 3.8. With the pressure of an away game and a Magic defense that's tough on perimeter shooters, it's reasonable to expect Ball to fall short of the 4.5 mark tonight. Given that he's hit this under in 7 of his last 11 away games, the trends create a strong case for betting the under on his threes made.