The Orlando Magic (33-26) welcome the Utah Jazz (27-32) to Kia Center Thursday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Jazz vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 1-0
The Magic beat the Brooklyn Nets 108-81 Tuesday, covering as 6.5-point home favorites. After a midseason lull, Orlando has picked it back up. It has won 4 of its last 5 and is 3-2 against the spread (ATS) over that span. The Magic are 38-21 ATS on the season and are led by F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 22.7 points per game.
The Jazz lost to the Atlanta Hawks 124-97 Tuesday, failing to cover as 2-point road underdogs. Utah has lost 6 of its last 7 games and is 1-6 ATS in that span, failing to cover in each loss. The Jazz have struggled immensely lately and are 3-9 straight up over their last 12. They are 32-27 ATS on the season.