Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
At 5:00 ET, the 24-25 Orlando Magic (-210) will travel to Salt Lake City to take on the 10-36 Utah Jazz (+176). The Magic are currently on a two-game losing streak and are 8th in the Eastern Conference, while the Jazz have lost eight straight and are 15th in the West.
This non-conference matchup will be played at the Delta Center and can be seen on KJZZ. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 216 points.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Jazz +5.5
This game will be played at Delta Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-129 in favor of the Jazz.
- Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.
Can The Magic Secure a Win at Salt Lake City?
The Magic dropped to 24-25 on the season after a 119-90 loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Orlando, who were favored by 5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 209 points fell just short of the 212.5-point total.
Orlando started strong with a 10-0 run and led 35-28 after the 1st quarter. However, they were outscored 34-18 in the 2nd quarter and 29-20 in the 3rd, entering the 4th quarter down 91-73. Portland continued to dominate, outscoring the Magic 28-17 in the final period.
In their 119-90 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and making only 5 three-pointers at a 19.2% clip. Franz Wagner led the way with 24 points, including 10 in the 3rd quarter, while Paolo Banchero added 21 points and 6 rebounds.
Cole Anthony contributed 16 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, and added 6 points in the 4th quarter. Wendell Carter also chipped in 6 of his 12 points in the opening period.
Defensively, the Magic struggled on Thursday, allowing 119 points to the Trail Blazers. Orlando gave up 28 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with their worst defensive stretch coming in the 2nd, where they allowed 34 points. Overall, Portland shot 52% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Trail Blazers hit 12 threes at a 48% clip. The Magic also sent Portland to the line 31 times, where they made 25 free throws. Orlando finished with 20 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards, while also recording 8 steals and 6 blocks.
Can the Jazz Hold Strong at Home?
The Jazz fell to 10-36 on the season after a 138-113 loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday. Utah, who were +5.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 251.5 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 224.5 by 26.5 points.
Utah led 31-27 after the 1st quarter, but Minnesota took control with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 40-38 to 49-40. The Timberwolves dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Jazz 44-22, and Utah’s 38-37 edge in the 4th was too little, too late.
In their loss to the Timberwolves, the Jazz shot 50.6% from the field and 41.2% from three, hitting 14 threes overall. Keyonte George led the way with 23 points, shooting 100% from the field, while Collin Sexton added 19 points and 5 assists.
John Collins and Jordan Clarkson each contributed 16 points, with Lauri Markkanen adding 15. Isaiah Collier scored 7 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, the Jazz struggled against the Timberwolves, giving up 138 points on 59% shooting. Utah allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but things got worse in the 2nd half, where they allowed 44 points in the 3rd and 37 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves hit 21 threes at a 55% clip. The Jazz also sent Minnesota to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws. Utah finished with 20 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 4 blocks.