Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz Picks and Prediction for Wednesday November 11, 2026

The Orlando Magic will be on the road Wednesday night to face the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 PM ET. Orlando enters Wednesday with only three wins in its first 10 games, including a seven-point road win over Sacramento Tuesday night. The Utah Jazz will stay home Wednesday night and are one of the worst teams in the NBA, with just one win in 11 games played, riding a long losing streak after a six-point home loss to Miami on Tuesday. Keep up with our NBA Picks.

Orlando looks to end their skid

The Orlando Magic offense is averaging 107 points on 45% shooting. Defensively, Orlando has been terrible, allowing 116.2 points per game this season through nine games played. Franz Wagner is leading Orlando this season, averaging 20.8 points and 8.8 assists per game. Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.5 points per game this year, but he's played just twice. Desmond Bane is averaging 17.5 points, and Anthony Black is averaging 15.7 points per game. Tristan da Silva is averaging 15.1 points in just under 31 minutes. Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 14.8 points, and he leads the team, pulling in 9.6 rebounds per game.

Orlando fared well Tuesday night, scoring 107 points on 44% shooting from the field. Defensively, Orlando was the better team, giving up just 100 points on 43% shooting. The Magic won the rebounding battle, with 14 rebounds and 21 turnovers in the win. Franz Wagner led Orlando Tuesday night with 33 points and seven assists on 23 shots.

Key Injury Report for Orlando:

• Jalen Suggs (Out) - Knee
• Jonathan Isaac (Out) - Knee
• Paolo Banchero (Out) - Ankle
•  Noah Penda (Out) - Hamstring
• Izaiyah Nelson (Out) - Ankle

Utah tries to find their second home win

The Utah Jazz are averaging just 106.2 points on 43% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Utah is allowing 117.9 points per game this season. Keyonte George is leading Utah this season, averaging 21.1 points and 6.4 assists per game. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 18 points, and he leads the team, pulling in 6.8 rebounds per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. has averaged 16.3 points per game this season, and Darryn Peterson is averaging 14.8 points per game. Ace Bailey is the fifth player on the roster in double digits, averaging 11.9 points per game this year.

Offensively, Utah struggled a bit Tuesday night, scoring 109 points on 49% shooting at 39% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Utah was outmatched, giving up 115 points on 39% shooting. Utah did win the rebounding battle by 9 but turned the ball over 19 times in the loss. Darryn Peterson led the Utah offense Tuesday night with 25 points on 19 shots.

Key Injury Report for Utah:

• Keyonte George (Out) - Ankle
• Lauri Markkanen (GTD) - Wrist
• Jusuf Nurkic (Out) - Foot
• Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out) - Knee

Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz Picks and Prediction

Pick: Orlando Magic

Orlando has the better defensive personnel in this matchup and should have success against a Utah team that has struggled to find consistency. Franz Wagner gives the Magic a versatile offensive weapon capable of creating mismatches against the Jazz. Utah has enough offensive talent to remain competitive, especially playing at home, but the Jazz could have trouble containing Orlando's size and athleticism. The Magic will need to improve their execution after consecutive losses, prior to play on Tuesday, but this matchup presents a good opportunity to get back on track. Orlando should control the paint and create enough scoring opportunities to pick up the road victory.

Secondary: Over

Neither team has been particularly consistent defensively, which could lead to plenty of scoring opportunities Wednesday night. Utah will look to establish an aggressive pace at home and use its perimeter shooting to challenge Orlando throughout the game. The Magic have the offensive weapons to take advantage of a Jazz defense that has struggled to contain opposing scorers. Franz Wagner should find opportunities attacking the basket, while Desmond Bane and Anthony Black will need to provide additional scoring with Paolo Banchero unavailable. Orlando should ultimately have the advantage, but both teams could put together productive offensive performances. Look for the scoring to pick up as the game progresses, pushing this matchup over the total.

Final Picks: Orlando Magic and Over 

 

Game Written Before Completion of the Game on Tuesday