Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Prediction
| Game Time | 6:30 pm EST |
| Utah Jazz Line | +5.5 |
| Orlando Magic Line | -5.5 |
| Total | 212 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two team sitting on opposite sides of their respective conference are clashing today, when the 4th in the East Orlando Magic, are hosting the second-worst in the West, Utah Jazz. The Magic managed to return to the winning ways with a road win in Toronto, after a 1-3 run, as they are still playing without their two best players. Orlando is back at home, where they are playing their best basketball of the season. On the other hand, the Jazz are on the second leg of a back-to-back, as they continue to be one of the worst teams both of the Western conference and of the whole NBA, and are currently on a five-game losing streak.
Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando Magic Injury Report: Travellin Queen, Anthony Black are questionable, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner are out.
Utah Jazz Injury Report: John Collins, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks are day-to-day.
Orlando Magic Form and Trends
The Magic have a 21-15 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the East. The Magic are 19-16-1 against the spread and 15-21 in over/under, while having a 13-4 home record. The Magic are 2-3 in their last 5 games and 1-4 against the spread. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 games.
The Magic are coming off a 106-97 win in Toronto, as they shot with 47% from the field and 43% from downtown. Tristan Da Silva led Orlando’s offense with 25 points with 5 triples and 4 rebounds.
Paolo Banchero leads the Magic both in scoring with 29 points, and in assists made with 5.6, adding 8.8 rebounds per game. Franz Wagner adds 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game but both are out with injuries.
Utah Jazz Form and Trends
The Jazz have a 7-25 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the West. The Jazz are 15-17 against the spread and 18-13 in over/under, while having a 5-13 road record. The Jazz are 2-8 in their last 10 games but 5-2 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 10-2 in their last 12 games.
The Jazz are coming off a 103-119 loss in New York, as they shot with just 41% from the field and 30% from downtown. Four of five Utah starters scored double figures, led by Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson with 25 points apiece.
Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring with 19.5 points, adding 6.4 rebounds per game. John Collins adds 17.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
LaMello Ball leads the Hornets both in scoring with 30.1 points, and in assists made with 7.4, adding 5.3 rebounds per game. Brandon Miller adds 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists, but both are questionable for today.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Magic are last in the league with 105.6 points per game. They shoot 44.8% from the field (23rd) and are dead last in 3-point percentage, with 31%. Defensively, they are the second-best team in the NBA, allowing 103.4 points per game.
Offensively, the Jazz are averaging 110.7 points per game, which ranks 21st in the league. Utah shoots with 45.8% from the field (19th) and with 36.4% from beyond the arc (15th). Defensively, they are the third-worst team in the NBA, allowing 119.8 points per game.
The Magic won both meetings against the Jazz last season. At home by 115-107 and on the road by 115-113, covering the spread in both. The Jazz are 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in Orlando, and under is 4-2 in their last 6 overall meetings.
Prediction
In this Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Prediction, the Magic are coming as -5.5 home favorites. The Magic are rightfully favored, as they are the superior team in this matchup, even with their two best players missing. The Magic are the fourth-best covering team at home, and are facing a bad Jazz team on the second leg of a back-to-back. The value here lies with the home team, so pick the Orlando Magic to win and cover at home. Nick’s Free Pick: Orlando Magic -5.5
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