The Orlando Magic (12-14), 5.5-point underdogs, will travel to Vivint Smart Home Arena to challenge the Utah Jazz (15-11). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 206.5 points and action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Orlando Magic at Utah Jazz Betting Odds
The last time the Magic played, they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 130-119, despite being 1-point underdogs. The Jazz, on the other hand, topped the Golden State Warriors,114-106, but were not able to cover as 14-point favorites. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Orlando game went 32.5 points over the projected point total of 216.5, while the Utah game went 8.5 points over the projected point total of 211.5.
The Magic made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 8.2 (better than their season average of 11.8). Meanwhile, Utah’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Golden State. The Jazz had a rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.220), while the Warriors posted a mark of 0.165 (below their season average of 0.220). Rudy Gobert played well for Utah, contributing 15 points and 15 rebounds. Jonathan Isaac was a key piece for Orlando with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Jazz won the most recent matchup 106-93. Utah had a better effective field goal percentage (0.560 vs. 0.476). Orlando, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (14.9 vs. 10.5). This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Vegas has been spot on when predicting totals of Magic games, with an even split between overs and unders. Orlando comes into the contest with records of 12-14 straight up (SU) and 11-13-2 against the spread (ATS).
Games involving the Jazz have a slight tendency to go under the total (53.8 percent). Moreover, Utah is 15-11 SU and 10-16 ATS.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Utah ranks 21st in possessions per game (101.5) and Orlando is 29th (99.5).
Orlando Magic vs. Utah Jazz Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Orlando ranks second in blocks per game (6.5) while Utah ranks 26th (4.1).
- The Magic rank 16th in fast break points per game (12.8) while the Jazz rank 28th (10.4).
- Utah ranks first in assists allowed per game (20.8) while Orlando ranks 13th (23.7).
- Utah ranks 23rd in points in the paint per game (44.8) while Orlando ranks 26th (43.5).
- The Magic rank 10th in steals per game (8.1) while the Jazz rank 29th (6.0).
- The Magic rank 19th in second chance points per game (12.4) while the Jazz rank 27th (10.3).
- Orlando ranks 13th in points off turnovers per game (17.8) while Utah ranks 28th (14.6).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Utah is 6-1 and Orlando is 6-3.
- The Magic are 9-5 when they reach 100 points, while the Jazz are 14-6.
- Utah is 5-8 ATS at home, while Orlando is 7-5 ATS on the road.
- Of the Magic’s 12 road games, they have 6 overs and 6 unders.
- In 13 home games, the Jazz have 7 overs and 6 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- The Magic are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Jazz are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Orlando has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Utah has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 103.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 108.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
- The Jazz have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Utah has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
