Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 26, 2025

Charlotte's 120-105 victory over Orlando marked a 15-point rout that landed well below the betting line, with the combined 225 points settling under the 227.5 market total by 2.5. The Hornets controlled the game through explosive bursts in the first and third quarters, combining for 66 and 68 points in those frames respectively, while the two teams' second-half output sagged to just 120 combined—a 15-point drop from the first half's 105-point pace.

LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Miles Bridges added 16 points and 11 rebounds to anchor a balanced effort. Kon Knueppel chipped in 16 points off the bench. Orlando's Anthony Black posted 24 points with 4 assists, and Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, but the Magic couldn't sustain offensive rhythm. The teams' head-to-head history suggested a closer contest—Orlando had won their prior meeting 123-107 this season—yet Charlotte's first-quarter onslaught of 38 points set the tone for dominance. Orlando's recent defensive averages (116.4 allowed per game over ten contests) proved insufficient to contain the Hornets' early aggression. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.