The Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic meet Saturday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Hawks, beat the Pacers, and they play the Heat next. The Jazz have lost 16 of their last 20 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 118.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 126.9 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.4 points and 7 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 24.2 points and 4 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer, and Brice Sensabaugh is dishing 1.6 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Thunder, beat the Nets, and they play the Bucks next. The Magic have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.2 points and 3.6 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.6 points and 8.6 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have won each of their last eight Saturday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last four games.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Magic have lost six of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Jazz’s last four games at Kia Center.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Jazz’s last eight games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 14 games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Magic’s last nine home games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Jazz’s last six road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (93.4%) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only three qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (21.6), rebounds (8.6) and assists (4.8) per game this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Lauri Markkanen ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for points per game (27.1) this season.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (21.4).
- This season, 18.6% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (126.8).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.7).
Magic vs Jazz Injury Report
The Magic will be without Franz Wagner.
The Jazz will be without Walker Kessler and Elijah Harkless. Keyonte George and Kevin Love are questionable.
Magic vs Jazz Prediction
The Magic should win this game comfortably, but that should’ve been the case a lot this season, and it hasn’t happened. The Magic have underachieved for much of the season and are 20-30 ATS. While the Jazz don’t win much, they’re a profitable 28-24 ATS on the season. The Jazz and Magic met back in December, and the game went into overtime. The Jazz are also getting healthier. We’ve made money on the Jazz this season. I don’t trust the Magic in big favorite spots. Give me the points.