Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

At 7:00 ET, the 33-26 Orlando Magic (-232) will host the 27-32 Utah Jazz (+190) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 224.5 points.

This game will take place at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on BSF.

UTAH JAZZ VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Orlando Magic -6

This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.

WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-111 in favor of the Magic.
• Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with Paolo Banchero points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 14 threes.

Do the Jazz Stand a Chance in Orlando?

Today, the Jazz are looking to snap a four-game ATS losing streak as underdogs. On the road, they have an ATS record of 13-17 and are 32-27 overall.

In terms of their O/U record, Utah is 32-26-1 for the season. The under has hit in their last three games, and today’s O/U line of 224.5 is lower than their season average of 238.1.

Utah’s last game was a 124-97 loss to the Hawks. They were 2-point underdogs in that game and are now 15-27 as underdogs this season. The combined scoring total was 221, which was well below the O/U line of 238.5.

In the Western Conference, the Jazz are currently in 11th place with a record of 27-32. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 14-22 compared to 13-10 against the East.

On the road, the Jazz are 9-21 for the season, and they are 4th in the Northwest Division. As underdogs, they are 15-27 this season.

When it comes to scoring, the Jazz are 9th in the NBA, averaging 117.7 points per game. However, their road scoring average is just 112.3 points per game (20th).

Utah is one of the top teams in terms of pace, ranking 7th in the league at 100.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Jazz are 20th in the NBA at 46%.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 12th in the league in made threes per game (13.3). However, they are just 21st in three-point shooting percentage (35%).

So far, the Jazz’s defense is ranked 25th in the league at 120.5 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Jazz are causing 15.3 turnovers per game, ranking 30th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 7th in rejections, averaging 5.9 blocked shots each game.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Magic?

Orlando is favored by 6 points today against the Jazz and has gone 15-5 ATS as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have won seven straight games.

The Magic have an O/U record of 29-30 for the season, and the under has hit in their last three games. This year, their games have averaged 221.7 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 224.5.

In their last game, the Magic defeated the Nets by a score of 108-81. The O/U line for that game was 209 points, and Orlando was favored by 6.5 points. The Magic are now 38-21 ATS for the season.

Orlando is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-26. Against the East, they are 23-15 and 6-6 in their division. At home, the Magic are 19-8 and have won two straight games.

At home, the Magic are averaging 114.4 points per game, which is 19th in the league. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 111.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 24th in the NBA at 97.4 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Magic are 15th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 18th in two-point shooting at 54%. From beyond the arc, Orlando is 24th in three-point shooting at 35%.

One area where the Magic excel is getting to the free-throw line. They are 3rd in the league in free-throw attempts at 25.3 per game and are 6th in free throws made at 19.1 per game.

The Magic’s defense is presently ranked 6th in the league, allowing an average of 110.3 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Magic are forcing 13.9 per game, which is 22nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 12th in blocked shots at 5.3 per game.