Orlando Magic vs. Utah Jazz NBA Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic (27-39) are favored (by 3.5 points) to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Utah Jazz (31-35) on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET. The over/under is set at 230.5 in the matchup.

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How do I watch Magic vs. Jazz

• Game Day: Thursday, March 9, 2023
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: BSFL and SportsNet RM
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Arena: Amway Center

Betting Lines for Orlando vs. Utah

Magic Betting Stats & Information

• The Magic have won 46.2% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (6-7).
• Orlando has gone 4-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -145 or shorter (winning 66.7%).
• The Magic have a 35-29-2 record against the spread this season.
• In games this season they were favored by 3.5 points or more, the Magic have a 3-2 record against the spread.
• The average point total for Orlando’s games this season is 5.3 fewer points than the total of 230.5 in this matchup.
• The Magic have gone over in 32 of their 66 games with a set total (48.5%).

Utah Betting Stats & Info

• This season, the Jazz have won 15 out of the 34 games, or 44.1%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
• This season, Utah has won 11 of its 26 games, or 42.3%, when it is the underdog by at least +123 on the moneyline.
• The Jazz have covered the spread 35 times over 66 games with a set spread.
• In games this season when an underdog by 3.5 points or more, the Jazz have gone 18-7 against the spread.
• The average total for Utah’s games this season is 3.7 more points than the point total of 230.5 for this outing.
• Jazz games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 36 times this season.

Magic vs. Jazz Season Stat Comparison

Magic vs. Jazz Injury Updates

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This Matchup’s Impact Players

Orlando Magic Leaders

• The scoring leader for the Magic this season is Franz Wagner (among active players), who averages 18.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
• Paolo Banchero adds 20 points, 3.6 assists and 6.6 rebounds per matchup. Markelle Fultz puts up 13.4 points, 5.5 assists and four rebounds a game.
• The Magic get 1.7 three-pointers per game out of Wagner.

Utah Jazz Leaders

• Lauri Markkanen averages 25.3 points per game. He also grabs 8.5 rebounds and racks up 1.8 assists per game.
• Jordan Clarkson also chips in with 20.8 points, four rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
• Markkanen is dependable from three-point range with three made threes per game.

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