Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Player Prop Picks 2/12/25 NBA Picks

Franz Wagner Over 25.5 Points

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has been a significant offensive contributor during the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 34 games, he is averaging 25.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 46.2%. Wagner's scoring efficiency includes making 9.0 field goals per game on 19.5 attempts, resulting in a 46.2% field goal percentage. From beyond the arc, he averages 2.0 three-pointers per game on 6.4 attempts, with a 31.8% three-point shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, he has been reliable, making 5.0 free throws per game on 5.8 attempts, achieving an 86.3% free-throw percentage.

Wagner is coming off back-to-back 30-point games and he is the most trustworthy scorer on the magic at this moment. We've seen Banchero become more of a facilitator whereas Wagner has been looked at as the guy to go to when this magic team needs a bucket. We've seen Wagner have big games this season when playing this Hornets team and I expect another 30 points night from him on Wednesday. 

Goga Bitadze Over 7.5 Rebounds

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze has been a strong presence on the boards during this NBA season. Over 43 games, he is averaging 8.1 rebounds per game, with 5.4 coming from the defensive end and 2.7 on the offensive glass. Bitadze's consistent effort in securing rebounds has been a valuable asset to the Magic's interior defense and overall team performance this season.

We've seen Bitadze's rebounding numbers fluctuate but I think this is a good spot for him to have a big night on the boards. The Hornets are currently weak in the paint and are still figuring out their big-man situation. The Hornets are giving up 53.1 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is well above the league average. This should be a good game for Goga to clean up on the glass.

Miles Bridges Over 22.5 Points

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been a key offensive contributor during the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 36 games, he is averaging 19.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. His shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 44.1%, with 7.3 made field goals on 16.6 attempts per game. From beyond the arc, Bridges averages 2.1 three-pointers made on 6.8 attempts, resulting in a 30.7% three-point shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, he has been reliable, making 3.2 free throws on 3.7 attempts per game, achieving an 86.5% free-throw percentage.

There's a chance that Lamelo Ball won't play in this game and even if he does he won't be 100%. The Hornets will have to rely on their second option which is Miles Bridges. We've seen him step up in a big way for this Hornet seam when Lamelo Ball has been banged up. The Hornets are currently double-digit underdogs in this game and will need to rely on guys like Bridges if they want to keep up.