Orlando Magic at Utah Jazz Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 12/4/2014
Friday, December 5, 2014 at 9:00 PM
EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City
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On Friday night, the Orlando Magic will be going up against the Utah Jazz in a game between two of the lowest-scoring offenses in the league. Utah was able to win both of their games against the Magic a season ago.
The Magic lost for the sixth time in their last seven games on Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Clippers blew them out 114-86 on the road. Orlando only made 41.8 percent of their shots in that loss and ended up turning the ball over 16 times.
Through 21 games, the Magic have scored 94.3 points per game while giving up 100.6 points per game to their opponents. Center Nikola Vucevic has continued to improve this season and is currently averaging 18.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. Small forward Tobias Harris has an 18.1 PER by averaging 18.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for Orlando.
The Jazz played a poor first half in their game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night and ended up getting routed 123-104 at home. They played pretty well on offense in that loss, but their defense allowed the Raptors to make 57 percent of their shots.
The Jazz have really struggled to score this season, averaging just 86.4 points per game. One player one their team who has played well for them is small forward Gordon Hayward, who is now averaging 19.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Trends
Orlando Magic are 11-10-0 Against the Spread
Orlando Magic are 10-11-0 against the Over/Under
Utah Jazz Betting Trends
Utah Jazz are 9-10-0 Against the Spread
Utah Jazz are 9-9-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Orlando Magic
12/04/14 C Nikola Vucevic Back "?" Friday vs. Utah
11/16/14 F Aaron Gordon Foot out indefinitely
11/13/14 G Devyn Marble Shoulder out indefinitely
Utah Jazz
12/03/14 G Alec Burks Shoulder expected to miss Friday vs. Orlando
12/03/14 F Jeremy Evans Ankle "?" Friday vs. Orlando
Tony's Pick: Take Utah
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