Orlando Magic at Utah Jazz, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Saturday, December 20, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s an intra conference battle in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 20. Read our Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz prediction along with along with other NBA Picks. The Magic are 15-12 and they are in sixth place in the East. The Magic have lost four of their last six road games entering this outing. The Jazz are 10-16 as they sit just outside of the play-in line in the West. Utah have won four of their last seven games, too. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 9:30 P.M. EST.
Orlando pushing up East standings
Orlando is 15-12 overall this season. The Magic are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference as they are 5.5 games back of the Pistons for first place. The Magic have lost four of their last six games coming into this matchup. They have also lost four of their last six road games.
In their last game, Orlando lost 126-115 to the Nuggets on the road on Thursday, Dec. 18. The Magic held a lead all the way to the end of the first half before the Nuggets took over and coasted to the finish line. There was just one lead change in the outing as the Magic shot 47% from the field and 33% from behind the 3-point line. The Magic forced 15 turnovers, which led to 15 points. Wendell Carter and Paolo Banchero both scored a team-high 26 points.
Franz Wagner leads the team with 22.7 points per game. Paolo Banchero is grabbing 8.4 rebounds while Jalen Suggs is passing for 4.8 assists per game.
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Orlando is placed No. 10 in offensive efficiency this season while they are also the seventh-best defensive efficient team in the sport. The Magic are the seventh-best rebounding team in the sport, too.
Orlando is averaging 117.8 points per game, which ranks 14th in the league. They are the 14th ranked shooting team, making 47.1% from the field. The Magic are hitting 34.3% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 25th.
On defense, Orlando is allowing 114.6 points per game, which ranks 10th in the league. The Magic are allowing 47.9% from the field, which ranks 22nd. Orlando is allowing 36.3% from behind the 3-point line placing them 17th.
Orlando is 12-15 against the spread this season. The Magic are 8-8 against the spread this season on the road. They are 4-2 against the spread when they have played against the West. Orlando is also 6-5 against the spread after a loss. The over is 15-12 when the Magic have played this season. The over is 8-4 when Orlando has played on the road. The total is also 8-8 when Orlando has had one day of rest.
Injury report:
- Franz Wagner (ankle), out
- Tristan da Silver (shoulder), questionable
- Jalen Suggs (hip), doubtful
- Jonathan Isaac (hip), questionable
- Mo Wagner (knee), questionable
Utah finding ways to win at home
Utah is 10-16 overall this season. The Jazz are in 12th place in the West as they are still trying to contend with the top half of the conference. Utah is one game back of a play-in spot as they are 7-8 when playing at home. The Jazz have won four of their last seven games coming into this outing.
In their last game, the Jazz lost 143-135 to the Lakers at home on Thursday, Dec. 18. There were three lead changes in a close matchup between the two teams. Utah led by nine points at one point in the second half, but the Lakers went on a key 11-2 run to give them the lead, which catapulted them to victory. Utah shot 52% from the field and 49% from behind the 3-point line in the loss. They did turn the bal lover 13 times, which led to 14 points. Keynote George led the team with 34 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
Lauri Markkanen leads the team with 27.8 points per game. Jusuf Nurkic is grabbing a team-high 9.5 rebounds per game, while George is dishing out 6.8 assists.
Utah is the 13th ranked team in offensive efficiency. The are also the second-worst in defensive efficiency and the 11th ranked rebounding team in the league.
Utah is averaging 119.7 points per game, which ranks seventh best in the league. The Jazz are hitting 46% from the field and 34.9% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 22nd.
On defense, Utah is allowing 126.8 points per game, which ranks third worst in the league. The Jazz are allowing their opponents to hit 49% from the field and 37.6% from behind the 3-point line, which both ranks in the bottom seven.
The Jazz are 15-11 against the spread this season. Utah is 11-4 against the spread this season at home. They are 4-4 against the spread when playing against the East. Utah is also 12-10 against the spread when they have been an underdog. The over is 17-9 this season for Utah games. The over is 11-4 when they have played at home. The over is 5-2 when Utah has had a rest advantage.
Injury report
- Lauri Markkanen (groin), doubtful
- Georges Niang (foot), out
- Walker Kessler (shoulder), out
Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz Picks
Magic vs Jazz Spread Pick
Injuries are playing a key part in this game with some big names not going to be featured. Orlando may be without Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner, which will hurt their offenses especially during crunch time. Lauri Markkanen may miss the game for Utah, too. If these names are to miss, Utah should still hold an advantage especially with the strong play of Keyonte George over the previous week. The Jazz have played their best basketball at home as they are 11-4 against the spread in those games. The Magic are just 8-8 against the spread when playing on the road. The Jazz’s ability to score a lot of points at a fast rate will be huge for them.
Take the Jazz to cover.
Magic vs Jazz Over/Under Pick
- Over 241.5 (5 units)
The Jazz and the Magic are two of the fastest teams in the league. Utah ranks third fastest in pace while the Magic are placed 11th. These two teams love scoring in transition and they rarely get hit with shot clock violations. The Jazz are also one of the worst defensive teams, which will allow Orlando to score at will. The Jazz rank third-worst in defensive scoring. The over is 5-2 when Utah has had a rest advantage. The over is 8-4 when Orlando has played on the road.
Take the over on Saturday.
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