The Orlando Magic (2-7) and Utah Jazz (1-9) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will broadcast live on WRDQ.
The Magic are 3.5-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread, with the over/under set at 215.5 total points. The Magic are -158 moneyline favorites to win outright, while the Jazz are listed as +132 underdogs to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Magic vs. Jazz predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, November 11.
Magic vs Jazz Prediction
- Magic vs Jazz pick: Jaxson Hayes Over 7.5 Points (-125)
My Magic vs Jazz best bet is on Jaxson Hayes to score over 7.5 points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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Magic vs Jazz Odds
- Magic vs Jazz spread: Magic -3.5 (-114), Jazz +3.5 (-106)
- Magic vs Jazz over/under: 215.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Magic vs Jazz moneyline: Magic -158, Jazz +132
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Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic enter Wednesday night’s contest at 3-7 following a 107-100 road victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Despite snapping a skid with that win, the Magic have struggled to establish offensive consistency through the first three weeks of the season. Orlando ranks 26th in the NBA in scoring (107.0 points per game) and 25th in offensive rating (108.0).
The Magic play at one of the league's slower tempos, sitting 25th in pace (98.0), and hold an overall net rating of -7.7. On the defensive end, Orlando allows 114.6 points per game (18th) with a defensive rating of 115.7 (23rd).
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz arrive at Delta Center mired in a difficult slump, sitting at 1-10 and 15th in the Western Conference.
Utah dropped an 115-109 decision to the Heat on Tuesday night, struggling to make defensive stops down the stretch.
For the season, the Jazz rank near the bottom across major team metrics: 28th in scoring (106.5 points per game), 29th in offensive rating (104.7), and 23rd in points allowed (117.6).
While Will Hardy's squad pushes tempo more than Orlando—ranking 10th in pace at 99.8 possessions per 48 minutes—their defensive rating of 115.7 (22nd) and net rating of -11.0 (26th) continue to leave them vulnerable.
Magic vs Jazz Pick, Betting Analysis
Our Action Network PRO Projections model has pinpointed value on Utah center Jaxson Hayes to clear over 7.5 points today.
Hayes has solidified his role as a starter in the Jazz frontcourt, appearing in eight of the 10 games this season. Over those 10 outings, he is averaging 8.8 points in 24.5 minutes per game while shooting an efficient 62.7% from the field (32-of-51).
Hayes has cleared 7.5 points in five of his 10 games, including high-water scoring marks of 17 points against New Orleans and 18 points against Minnesota.
Over his last four contests, his involvement in the offense has steadily climbed: he has posted scoring outputs of 8, 18, and 6 points, converting 12 of his 15 field goal attempts (80.0%) across that stretch.
With our PRO Projections setting his expected output at 10.36 points—nearly three full points above the market consensus—the +25.5% betting edge provides substantial cushion on the over.
Let's back Hayes to score at least eight points tonight against Orlando.
Pick: Jaxson Hayes Over 7.5 Points (-125)
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