Orlando Magic (21-15) vs Utah Jazz (7-25)
Game Info: Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -6.5 / Utah Jazz +6.5 --- Over/Under: 212.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic meet Sunday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Knicks, beat the Heat, and they play the Hawks, Heat, Suns, Nets, and Hornets next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 17.7 points and 8.2 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 4 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Pistons, beat the Raptors, and they play the Knicks, Timberwolves, Bucks, 76ers, and Celtics next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 105.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 103.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 28 games at Kia Center against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have lost each of their last eight road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games at Kia Center following a win.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a win.
- The Jazz have won each of their last five night games against the Magic following a road win.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against the Magic following a road win.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- John Collins ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (43.8%) this season.
- Collin Sexton ranks 12th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (31.0%).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.4).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (18.3).
Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Orlando Magic are as injured as any team in the league, but they continue to find ways to win and cover numbers. The Magic are also 13-4 SU at home. The Utah Jazz are on the end of a back-to-back, and they're in a letdown spot after a surprising blowout win over the Heat. The Magic usually beat up on teams they're supposed to beat up on, and I doubt this Orlando defensive pressure is what the Jazz want with their second game in two days. I'm not a believer in the Jazz, especially on the road and without the rest advantage. Obviously no Suggs, Wagner, Banchero, and others don't help, but the Magic are still big favorites with those injuries. The Jazz are awful. Give me the Magic.
Randy’s Pick Orlando Magic -6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
