Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Magic vs Jazz prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Salt Lake City.

  • The Magic are at 24-25.
  • Orlando has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (29th).
  • The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Jazz.
  • The Jazz come in at 10-36.
  • Utah has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (18th).
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Magic.

Magic vs Jazz Prediction

The Orlando Magic (-210) are favored by 5.5 points on the road against the Utah Jazz (+176) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 216 points.

Orlando is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-25 and has lost two straight games. Utah is 15th in the Western Conference at 10-36 and has lost eight straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 ET at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and the game can be seen on KJZZ.

Magic vs. Jazz Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic at Utah Jazz
  • Where: Salt Lake City at Delta Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 1st
  • Betting Odds ORL -5.5, ORL -210 | UTA +176 O/U 216

Magic Preview: Are the Magic Ready for a Road Win?

The Magic fell to 24-25 on the season after a 119-90 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Orlando, who entered the game as 5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 209 points came in just under the 212.5-point line.

Orlando started strong with a 10-0 run and led 35-28 after the 1st quarter. However, they were outscored 34-18 in the 2nd quarter and 29-20 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 91-73, the Magic managed just 17 points while allowing 28.

In their 119-90 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and hitting only 5 threes at a 19.2% clip. Franz Wagner led the way with 24 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter, while Paolo Banchero added 21, contributing 8 in the opening period.

Cole Anthony chipped in 16 points, knocking down 3 threes at 42.9%, and adding 6 points in the 4th quarter. Wendell Carter also scored 6 in the 1st quarter, finishing with 12 points overall.

The Magic struggled defensively against the Trail Blazers, giving up 119 points on 52% shooting. Orlando allowed 28 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, but the 2nd quarter was particularly tough, with Portland scoring 34 points.

From beyond the arc, the Trail Blazers hit 12 threes at a 48% clip. The Magic also sent Portland to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 25. Defensively, Orlando recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Jazz Preview: Can Utah Lock in a Home Win?

The Magic fell to 24-25 on the season after a 119-90 loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Orlando, who were 5-point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 209 points was just under the 212.5-point line.

Orlando started strong with a 10-0 run and led 35-28 after the 1st quarter. However, they were outscored 34-18 in the 2nd quarter and 29-20 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 91-73, the Magic managed only 17 points in the final period while allowing 28.

Despite shooting 50.6% from the field and hitting 14 threes at a 41.2% clip, the Jazz managed just 113 points in their loss to the Timberwolves. Keyonte George led the way with 23 points, shooting 100% from the field, while Collin Sexton added 19 points and 5 assists.

John Collins and Jordan Clarkson each contributed 16 points, with Collins also grabbing 5 rebounds. Lauri Markkanen chipped in 15 points, and Isaiah Collier scored 7 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.

The Jazz struggled defensively against the Timberwolves, giving up 138 points on Thursday. Utah allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but things got worse in the 3rd, where they gave up 44 points. The 4th quarter wasn’t much better, with the Timberwolves scoring 37 points.

Utah allowed Minnesota to shoot 59% from the field, including 55% from beyond the arc, where they made 21 threes. The Timberwolves also went 19/24 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Jazz recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Magic vs Jazz Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 100 points per game in this stretch.
  • Across their five previous home games, Utah has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 112 points per game.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Magic have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.

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