Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-232) will host the Utah Jazz (+190) in a non-conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 6 points, and the over/under line is set at 224.5.
Orlando (33-26) is 8th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Utah (27-32) is 11th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Northwest Division. Tip-off will be at the Kia Center in Orlando, and the game can be seen on BSF.
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Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Jazz and Magic did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Jazz have a record of 2-1. However, against the spread the Magic went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 233 points per game.
- Across the Jazz last ten road games, the team averaged 118 points per game while allowing 125. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Magic offense has averaged 108 points per game while allowing an average of 109. Orlando posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Utah has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 2-8 straight up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Magic have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.
Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz Prediction
Today, the Jazz are looking to snap a four-game losing streak as the underdog. On the season, they have been the underdog in 42 of their 59 games and have a record of 15-27 in those games.
Utah’s ATS record as the underdog is 21-21, and they have gone 13-17 ATS on the road. Today, they are getting 6 points on the spread, and their ATS record on the road is 13-17.
In their last game against the Hawks, the Jazz lost by a score of 124-97. They were 2-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 238.5.
The Jazz are 27-32 overall this season, which puts them in 11th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 14-22 compared to 13-10 in non-conference games.
Utah’s O/U record for the season is 32-26-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 238.1 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 224.5.
The Jazz are one of the top offensive teams in the league, averaging 117.7 points per game (9th). However, they have struggled to score on the road, averaging 112.3 points per game (20th).
Utah is a high-volume three-point shooting team, attempting 37.2 per game (9th). However, they are only hitting 35% from beyond the arc (21st).
When it comes to two-point shooting, the Jazz are hitting 54% of their attempts (14th). Overall, they are shooting 46% from the field (20th).
Coming into today’s game, the Jazz’s defense is giving up an average of 120.5 points per contest. The Jazz defense is coming off a game in which they held the Hawks offense to just 37.2% shooting. Overall, they gave up 124 points to Atlanta.
Orlando is favored by 6 points in today’s game against the Jazz. This season, the Magic have been favored in 20 of their 59 games and have covered the spread in seven straight games as the favorite.
At home, the Magic are 19-8 straight-up and have won their last two games at home. Against the spread at home, they are 19-8 and have covered the spread in their last two games at home.
Orlando’s O/U record for the season is 29-30, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 221.7 points, and today’s O/U line is 224.5.
In their most recent game, the Magic defeated the Nets by a score of 108-81. Orlando was favored by 6.5 points in that game, and the combined scoring total was 189. The O/U line for that game was 209.
With a record of 33-26, the Magic are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 23-15 and 6-6 against their division. In non-conference games, they are 10-11.
At home, the Magic are averaging 114.4 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 111.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 24th in the league with 97.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the NBA with just 11 made threes per game. They are also 29th in three-point attempts. On the season, Orlando is shooting 35% from beyond the arc.
In terms of field goal percentage, the Magic are 15th in the league at 47%. They are also 15th in two-point field goals made and 16th in two-point field goal attempts. So far, they have made 33.9% of their shots compared to the NBA scoring average.
Orlando’s defense has been playing well, ranking 6th in the NBA with 110.3 points allowed per game. The Magic defense is coming off a game in which they held the Nets offense to just 52.7% shooting. Overall, they gave up 81 points to Brooklyn.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Magic winning the game with a predicted score of 136-111.
Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- The Magic should also cover at -6
- Projecting a combined 247 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Jonathan Isaac – Knee – Questionable
- Paolo Banchero – Illness – Questionable
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Otto Porter Jr. – Not With Team – Out
- Walker Kessler – Foot – Questionable
