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Utah Jazz to Face Orlando Magic in Rematch at Delta Center, Magic Favored by 5.5 Points

The Utah Jazz will face off against the Orlando Magic at Delta Center on Saturday, with tip-off at 5:00 p.m. ET. In their previous matchup on January 5, the Jazz defeated the Magic 105-92. Over their last ten meetings, the Jazz have a record of 7-3 straight-up and 6-4 against the spread against the Magic, with the under hitting in 6 of those games. Orlando is currently the favorite with a -5.5 opening line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Magic -210 | Jazz +180
• Spread: Magic -5.5 (-110) | Jazz +5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 216.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Orlando will win straight-up is 68%.

Orlando vs Utah Stats

Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic suffered a 119-90 loss to Portland, dropping their record to 24-25 for the season. Despite a strong start in the first quarter, the Magic faltered in the following quarters, shooting poorly from the field and three-point range. They were outrebounded and outscored in the paint by Portland. Key players for Orlando include Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Goga Bitadze, and Anthony Black. Defensively, the Magic rank 2nd in allowing points per game but struggle offensively with low shooting percentages. SG Jalen Suggs is questionable for their next game against Utah. Overall, Orlando is ranked 30th in offense, 2nd in defense, and 24th in the NBA with a 24-25 record.

Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Jazz suffered a significant loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, extending their losing streak to eight games. Despite shooting well, the Jazz were outperformed in several key areas such as three-point shooting and rebounding. The team's top scorers include Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, John Collins, and Keyonte George. Utah ranks poorly in overall, offensive, and defensive ratings according to Dunks and Threes. Several players are listed on the injury report for their upcoming game against Orlando. In terms of statistics, the Jazz are ranked 21st in offense and 28th in defense, with averages for field goal percentage, three-point shooting, rebounds, assists, and turnovers. Their power ranking is 21, and Orlando has had mixed results in past matchups with Utah.

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