Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 5, 2025

The Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic matchup is one of the six games scheduled for Sunday. Utah is 14th in the Western Conference with a 8-25 record, while Orlando is fourth in the East with a 21-15 record.

The two teams have played each other 70 times, with the Jazz holding a 44-26 lead. This will be their first game this season. They met twice last season, with the Magic sweeping the series.

Their most recent clash was on Feb. 29, when Orlando won 115-107 behind Paolo Banchero’s 29 points. John Collins led Utah with a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic game details and odds

The Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 5, at Kia Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Florida and KJZZ. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Jazz (+205) vs. Magic (-250)

Spread: Jazz (+6.5) vs. Magic (-6.5)

Total (O/U): Jazz -110 (o212) vs. Magic -110 (u212)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic preview

The Jazz are in a rebuilding phase and their season so far proves that. They have won just three of their last 10 games. While they have struggled mightily at home with a 2-12 record, they have been comparatively better on the road with a 6-13 record.

Utah will play the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday after upsetting the Miami Heat 136-100 on Saturday. Brice Sensabaugh had 34 points off the bench, while all starters scored in double-digits. Walker Kessler stood out with a double-double of 14 points and 16 rebounds.

Orlando got a much-needed 106-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Wins have been hard to come by after injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, so it’s important to string together wins against teams with a record under .500. Tristan da Silva led the charge with 25 points. While the win must have been sweet, Jalen Suggs’ back injury must have definitely upset fans.

The Magic are 13-4 at home and won four of their previous 10 games.

Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic betting props

Lauri Markkanen’s points total is set at 19.5. He has failed to go past that mark in three straight outings. So, bet on Markkanen to finally break through the lean patch and score 20 points at least.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s points total is set at 13.5. He averages just 9.2 points per game, but with Suggs out as well, KCP will have to undertake more offensive responsibility. This might be a good spot to bet the over.

Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Magic to win at home. We, however, expect the Jazz to get two wins on the trot. They are coming off of a blowout win against Miami, and Orlando’s injury concerns only continue to grow. This should be a low-scoring game, with the team total staying under 212 points.