Orlando Magic (15-12) vs. Utah Jazz (10-16)
December 20, 2025 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Jazz +7.5; Over/Under: 240.5
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The Orlando Magic take a trip to the Delta Center to do battle with the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall. They will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the Nuggets in a 126-115 road defeat on Thursday. Paolo Banchero led the team with a triple-double of 26 points with 16 rebounds and 10 assists, Wendell Carter Jr added 26 points on 11 of 15 shooting while Anthony Black chipped in with 22 points on eight of 18 shooting. As a team, the Magic shot 47 percent from the field and 11 of 33 from the 3-point line as they got off to a great start and looked to be in control when they took a 14-point lead. However, that quickly disappeared as they got outscored by 35-7 heading into halftime to trail by as many as 21 points at one stage.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall. They will be looking to bounce back in this one after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Lakers in a 143-135 loss on Thursday. Keyonte George led the team with 34 points and eight assists on nine of 20 shooting, Ace Bailey added 19 points, while Isaiah Collier chipped in with 18 points and 13 assists off the bench. As a team, the Jazz shot 52 percent from the field and 18 of 37 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 41 points in the first quarter to jump out in front, and they led after three quarters. However, the Jazz allowed the Lakers to open the fourth quarter on a 15-4 run, which spelled the end for the Jazz.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last six road games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in 18 of their last 20 games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Jazz have lost 23 of their last 25 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won seven of their last eight games following a loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last five games following a road loss.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Jazz’s last nine night games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last four road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Jazz vs Magic Prediction
The Magic are still missing Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva, while the Jazz have ruled out Walker Kessler and Georges Niang with Lauri Markkanen listed as doubtful. The Magic haven’t been their best over the past couple weeks as they’re a little banged up, but they still open as favorites against a young and inconsistent Jazz squad. The Magic still have enough firepower to secure the win on the road, but the Jazz are a dangerous team at home. I think they could make a contest of this one if they got off to a quick start.
