Charlotte’s defense hasn’t been good all season, but after the last two games it can only get better. The Hornets gave up 144 to both the Heat and 76ers as those games blew past the total. Tonight, I don’t think the Hornets will be giving up anywhere close to that number of points.

"I don't think fatigue is a factor here," Charlotte coach James Borrego said after the latest loss. "There's things obviously we've got to correct." Well coach, facing Orlando should help. The Magic are tied for last in scoring at only 104 points per game.

The Magic did put 120 in a win over Cleveland Tuesday. But that was a) at home and b) the most points they’ve scored in a game in over two weeks. The previous two games saw the Magic score only 88 and 89 points. Offensive regression is in the cards for tonight.

Tuesday was only the third time all year that Orlando scored 120 or more in a game. The Under is 2-0 off the previous two times. The last time, they followed up by scoring only 90 (and allowing only 85!)

The Under is a perfect 8-0 in the Hornets' last eight Thursday night games.