Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/29/2024]

The Orlando Magic will take on the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Kia Center on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Thursday's Jazz vs. Magic matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Jazz vs. Magic Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Jazz and Magic 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Magic a 73% chance of defeating the Jazz. Our predicted final score has the Magic winning 116-109.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both the Jazz and Magic have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 225.5 points also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Jazz vs. Magic Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Jazz	Magic
Spread	+6.5 (-105)	-6.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+220	-270
Total	o225.5 (-112)	u225.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Jazz vs. Magic Picks

Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' NBA best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Jazz +6.5	-105
Moneyline	Magic	-270
Total	Under 225.5	-105

Jazz vs. Magic Player Props

NBA player props are a popular way to wager on Thursday's Utah vs. Orlando matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We have crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers for each team.

Lauri Markkanen is expected to step up for the Jazz with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists, while Paolo Banchero is projected to finish with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Magic.

Jazz Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Jazz:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Lauri Markkanen	24	8	2	3
Collin Sexton	20	3	6	2
Jordan Clarkson	17	3	6	2
John Collins	16	9	1	1
Keyonte George	14	3	6	2

Magic Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Magic:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Paolo Banchero	27	6	7	2
Franz Wagner	21	5	5	2
Wendell Carter	14	7	2	1
Moritz Wagner	13	4	1	0
Jalen Suggs	11	3	3	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Jazz vs. Magic Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Magic and Jazz at Kia Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magic
• Date: Thursday February 29, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Kia Center

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