Jazz vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 29, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic are -6.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSFL | KJZZ

The Utah Jazz visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando, FL.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Jazz vs Magic Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 32-27 against the spread, while the Magic are 38-21 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz+6.5 -105O 225.5 -110+200
Orlando Magic -6.5 -115U 225.5 -110-250

Magic vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Thursday‘s game with 74.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Jazz and Magic.

Magic vs Jazz Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.4% confidence.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 48 of their last 77 games (+14.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 72 games (+14.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Game Total Over in 46 of their last 78 games (+14.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 67 games (+12.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 72 games (+11.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 47 of their last 72 games (+19.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 71 games (+16.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 2Q Spread in 48 of their last 78 games (+14.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games at home (+13.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 46 games (+12.45 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 32-27 (+2.2 Units / 3.39% ROI).

  • 27-32 against the Moneyline (-0.4 Units / -0.51% ROI)
  • 32-26 against the Over for game total points (+3.4 Units / 5.23% ROI)
  • 26-32 against the Under for game total points (-9.1 Units / -14.04% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 38-21 (+15 Units / 23.18% ROI).

  • 33-26 against the Moneyline (+13 Units / 14.39% ROI)
  • 28-30 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -7.7% ROI)
  • 30-28 against the Under for game total points (-0.8 Units / -1.23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 70 games (-19.40 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 37 games at home (-17.05 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 65 games (-14.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 79 games (-13.70 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 38 games (-12.10 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 77 games (-26.10 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 70 games (-21.75 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 78 games (-21.50 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 79 games (-20.00 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 59 games (-18.80 Units / -29% ROI)

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Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Jazz are winless (0-4) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .394

The Jazz were 1-9 (.100) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Jazz are 7-13 (.350) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Jazz were 13-20 (.394) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Magic are 15-1 (.938) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 3rd-best in the NBA. The Jazz have allowed opponents to shoot 48% this season — 10th-worst in the NBA.

The Magic are 20-9 (.690) when they win the turnover margin this season — 6th-best in the NBA. The Jazz have averaged 15.9 turnovers per game this season — highest in the NBA.

The Magic are 24-8 (.750) when scoring 110 or more points this season — T-8th-best in the NBA. The Jazz have allowed 120.5 points per game this season — 6th-worst in the NBA.

The Magic were 17-21 (.447) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

Injury Report: Magic vs. JazzThursday‘s Game, Feb. 29

  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Out
  • Otto Porter Jr. (Utah Jazz): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 15.9 turnovers per game (857 turnovers/54 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Jazz averaged 58.8 points per game (4,823 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

The Jazz have averaged 8.8 second chance points per game (474 points/54 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Jazz have averaged 7.8 turnovers per game (423 turnovers/54 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic have a 30% free throw rate (1,374 free throw attempts/4,566 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,906 assists/ 1,236 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic averaged 21.8 assists per game (892 assists/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz averaged 6.1 steals per game (500 steals/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Jazz have allowed 19.9 fast break points per game (1,394 points/70 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.5

The Jazz averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,978 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Jazz have allowed 18.0 fast break points per game (973 points/54 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,831 rebounds/53 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Magic have averaged 8.2 steals per game (433 steals/53 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 7.7 steals per game (1,036 steals/135 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Magic allowed 15.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,238 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.3


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