Jazz vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 09, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic (27-39) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Jazz (31-35)
  • Total (Over/Under): 233.5 points
  • Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSFL & SportsNet RM

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

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Jazz vs Magic Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 35-31 against the spread, while the Magic are 35-29 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz+3.5 -115O 234.5 -110+130
Orlando Magic -3.5 -105U 234.5 -110-155

Magic vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Magic will win Thursday‘s game with 58.0% confidence.

Magic vs Jazz Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Jazz and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 86 games (+12.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2H Moneyline in 28 of their last 43 games (+10.97 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 81 games (+10.79 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 26 away games (+10.30 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 26 away games (+9.05 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 41 games (+24.30 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 40 games at home (+14.82 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 40 games (+13.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 58 games (+12.17 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 41 games (+9.72 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 35-31 (+0.9 Units / 1.24% ROI).

  • 31-35 against the Moneyline (-16.25 Units / -14.37% ROI)
  • 35-29 against the Over for game total points (+3.1 Units / 4.27% ROI)
  • 29-35 against the Under for game total points (-9.5 Units / -13.09% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 35-29 (+3.15 Units / 4.34% ROI).

  • 27-39 against the Moneyline (+15.85 Units / 21.33% ROI)
  • 32-34 against the Over for game total points (-5.4 Units / -7.44% ROI)
  • 34-32 against the Under for game total points (-1.2 Units / -1.65% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 69 games (-19.60 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 42 games at home (-17.79 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 81 games (-16.47 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 77 games (-15.90 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 62 games (-12.62 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 90 games (-30.65 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 48 games (-29.90 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 55 games (-29.66 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 53 games (-29.65 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 74 games (-25.85 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Jazz are winless (0-12) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .143

The Jazz are 45-24 (.652) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .504

The Jazz are 70-34 (.673) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

The Jazz are 51-27 (.654) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

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

The Orlando Magic are 11-19 (.367) when they lose the turnover margin this season — fifth-worst among NBA teams. The Charlotte Hornets have averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (793 turnovers/60 games) this season — tied for 10th-lowest among NBA teams.

The Orlando Magic are 5-20 (.200) when losing the rebounding margin this season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Charlotte Hornets have averaged 45.2 rebounds per game (2,712 rebounds/60 games) this season — sixth-highest among NBA teams.

The Orlando Magic are 12-60 (.167) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — third-worst among NBA teams. The Charlotte Hornets have averaged 44.8 rebounds per game (6,367 rebounds/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for ninth-highest among NBA teams.

The Orlando Magic are 22-57 (.278) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — third-worst among NBA teams. The Charlotte Hornets have averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (1,835 turnovers/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for eighth-lowest among NBA teams.

Injury Report: Magic vs. JazzThursday‘s Game, Mar. 9

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Jonathan Isaac underwent surgery to repair a torn left adductor, the Magic announced he will miss the rest of the regular-season. (Per. Woj)
  • Admiral Schofield (Magic): Schofield is probable for Thursday’s (Mar. 9) game against Utah.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Magic): Carter Jr. is out for Thursday’s (Mar. 9) game against Utah.
  • Collin Sexton (Jazz): The Jazz have ruled out Sexton for another week, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic.
  • Walker Kessler (Jazz): Kessler is QUESTIONABLE for Thursday’s (Mar.9) game against Orlando.
  • Jordan Clarkson (Jazz): Clarkson is QUESTIONABLE for Thursday’s (Mar.9) game against Orlando.

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have made 15.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Jazz have made 15.4 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Jazz have averaged 117.1 points per game (6,910 points/59 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

The Jazz averaged 116.4 points per game (8,382 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 43% (4,165/9,572) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic have averaged 107.1 points per game (15,208 points/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.2

The Magic have averaged 52.0 points per game (11,135 points/214 games) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.5

The Magic have averaged 1.16 points per shot (11,135 points/9,572 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (7,572 rebounds/213 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Jazz have averaged 6.6 steals per game (492 steals/74 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Jazz have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,452 steals/213 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Jazz have averaged 6.9 steals per game (978 steals/141 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (962 blocks/214 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Magic have averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (4,868 rebounds/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7

The Magic have averaged 6.9 steals per game (973 steals/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,469 steals/214 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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