The Utah Jazz (27-32) travel to the Orlando Magic (33-26) for a Thursday game. Although it’s not meant to be a meaningful game in terms of the overall playoff picture, there are intriguing matchups. They have good pieces but they haven’t been able to put together a consistent season. Meanwhile one of their better players is coming off the bench and while he typically does well in this role it remains to be seen if they can continue to win games.
Meanwhile, the home side is hoping to take advantage of being in a weaker Eastern Conference Additionally, they look forward to picking up wins. Especially against a team below. 500 in order to increase their potential playoff seedings.
Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Utah Jazz | +6 +110 |
O 225.5 -112 |
+198 |
| Orlando Magic | -6 -110 |
U 225.5 -110 |
+240 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings SportsBook** | |||
Fixture: Utah Jazz @ Orlando Magic
Date And Time: February 29, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. EST
Location: Kia Center in Orlando, Florida
Key Stats
Utah Jazz (Averages)
Points: 118.0
Points Allowed: 120.4
Field Goal Efficiency: 42.8/90.8 for 47.1%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 13.3/37.1 for 35.8%
Free Throw Efficiency: 19.2/23.2 for 82.4%
Rebounds: 12.8 Offensive, 33.9 Defensive, 46.6 Combined
Assists: 28.5
Steals: 6.8
Blocks: 5.9
Turnovers: 15.2
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 44.5/92.2 for 48.3%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 14.5/37.0 for 39.2%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 16.9/22.0 for 76.9%
Rebounds Against: 10.9 Offensive, 31.1 Defensive, 42.0 Combined
Utah is downed right now they sit at 27 wins and 32 losses on the season. However, they have a promising player in Lauri Markkanen. But as mentioned earlier Jordan Clarkson is one of their better pure scoring options. However, he comes off the bench. Also, Clarkson can be a streaky scorer and decision-maker at best. Therefore it’s fair to question the direction that this franchise needs to go in and if they can find success here in the near future. However, they face a stiff test against a young, but emerging Orlando Magic side.
Orlando Magic (Averages)
Points: 111.5
Points Allowed: 110.8
Field Goal Efficiency: 40.7/86.0 for 47.3%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 11.0/31.1 for 35.4%
Free Throw Efficiency: 19.0/25.3 for 75.3%
Rebounds: 11.1 Offensive, 31.8 Defensive, 42.9 Combined
Assists: 24.9
Steals: 8.1
Blocks: 5.3
Turnovers: 14.7
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 40.6/84.9 for 47.9%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 11.7/32.4 for 36.0%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 17.8/23.3 for 76.3%
Rebounds Against: 9.4 Offensive, 31.2 Defensive, 40.5 Combined
Conversely, the Orlando Magic have a better season at this point. Additionally, they have a little more optimism surrounding the future of their franchise. Firstly they have Paolo Banchero he’s a great frontcourt player who continues to impress. Furthermore, Jalen Suggs continues to establish himself in a front-court presence. Also, Cole Anthony is someone who is able to provide solid minutes off the bench and looks to earn a spot in the starting rotation either later this year or during this upcoming off-season. Considering the Magic beat this Utah Jazz team earlier, they look to do the same at home tonight.
Game Prediction
This game will likely not be close as I feel more confident in the Orlando Magic. Although the Utah Jazz are capable of getting a win here tonight. Especially through their best overall player in Markkanen, they can keep it close. But I see the home team getting a decisive win tonight. Therefore I am betting against the spread and picking the home site. Furthermore, outside of Markkanen, a limited offense from the Utah Jazz will likely lean this game toward the under. Finally, unless Clarkson goes off for 30-plus points it’s hard to see how the Orlando Magic don’t contain the Jazz defense.
Final Pick
Orlando Magic -6 and Under 255.5
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