The Orlando Magic (1-4) are 2.5-point favorites as they look to turn around a four-game losing streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (2-2) on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Spectrum Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE and FDSFL. The point total is set at 241.5 for the matchup.
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