The Jazz are all set to face off against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, Nov 2. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 9:00 ET and will be shown on KJZZ. Utah enters this contest as 1.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 221.5. Can the Magic come out on top as the favorite? Our Jazz vs. Magic player props and predictions can be found below.
Jazz vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Jazz -1.5
- Total 221.5
Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Nov 2
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City UT
- TV: KJZZ
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 105 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Jazz Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Utah has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 107 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Jazz have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Will the Magic Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Orlando is coming off a loss in their most recent game against the Clippers, with a final score of 118-102. As a result, the Magic’s overall record is now 2-2.
On offense, the Orlando Magic achieved 9 steals, an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%, and a possessions/pace of 103.2 in their most recent game. They also secured 7 offensive rebounds, 33 defensive rebounds, 23 assists, 3 blocked shots, and committed 16 turnovers.
Defensively, the Magic forced 16 turnovers, blocked 3 shots, and allowed 118 points in their most recent game. However, they were unable to contain the Clippers’ offense, leading to a 118-102 loss.
Will Utah Make it Happen at Home?
The Jazz head into today’s matchup with a 2-3 overall record for the 2023-2024 season. When playing at home, they have achieved a 2-1 record, and as the favored team, they hold a 1-0 record.
This year’s Utah offense is displaying impressive statistics for the 2023-2024 season. They currently hold the third highest points per game in the NBA, with an average of 114.6 points. Furthermore, they rank sixth in possessions per game, averaging 99.9 possessions. In terms of field goal percentage, they hold the nineteenth spot in the league with 45.8%, and their free throw attempts per game of 21.2 rank ninth in the NBA.
The Jazz’s offense is centered around their two point field goal percentage, field goal attempts per game, and three pointers made per game in the 2023-2024 season. In the NBA, the team currently holds the 21st rank in two point field goal percentage, 1st rank in field goal attempts per game, and 3rd rank in three pointers made per game.
This season, the Jazz’s defense has recorded an average of 6.4 steals per game, allowed an average of 118.01 points per game, and allowed an average of 24.26 free throw attempts per game.
Jazz vs. Magic Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Lauri Markkanen and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. For his matchup against the Jazz, we recommend taking the under on Lauri Markkanen and his prop bet of 23.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 19.
The Prop: Lauri Markkanen Under 23.5 Points (-121)
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Jazz vs. Magic Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1.5, the Magic is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 221.5, and our model predicts the Magic and Jazz to score a combined 207 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Magic +1.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook