NBA Handicapping: Magic vs Jazz

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Orlando Magic and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Dwight Howard had 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven blocks to lead the Magic over the Clippers 97-86 on Tuesday night. Orlando covered as 7-point road favorites, while the game played UNDER the 191.5-point total posted by sportsbooks. The Jazz were pounded 101-77 by the Lakers on Wednesday, as 10.5-point underdogs. The 178 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 206. Deron Williams had 17 points and eight assists in a losing effort for the Jazz. Current streak: Orlando has won 6 straight games. Team records: Orlando: 17-4 SU, 13-8 ATS Utah: 12-9 SU, 11-10 ATS Orlando most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Phoenix are 6-4 After playing LA Clippers are 4-6 After a win are 9-1 Utah most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Orlando is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Utah Orlando is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home Utah is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games at home Next up: Orlando at Phoenix, Friday, December 11 Utah home to LA Lakers, Saturday, December 12