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Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 06 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 94-80
25-29 29-15 20-23 20-13
Position#9
Record33-30
FormLWLWW
Points / game102.8
Allowed / game101.3
Utah Jazz 🏆
USA
vs
Orlando Magic
USA
Position#26
Record20-43
FormLLLWW
Points / game105.8
Allowed / game110.0
USANBA· Vivint Smart Home Arena
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Utah Jazz v Orlando Magic
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17 Dec 2019
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03 Dec 2015
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05 Dec 2014
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10 Dec 2010
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Utah Jazz winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
92-88
92
88
+4
85avg 94
A08/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
106-94
106
94
+12
107avg 94
H10/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
115-96
115
96
+19
114avg 94
A12/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
101-99
101
99
+2
84avg 94
H13/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
107-97
107
97
+10
99avg 94
H15/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
81-100
81
100
-19
71avg 94
H24/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
97-90
97
90
+7
89avg 94
H25/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
85-96
85
96
-11
80avg 94
H27/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
116-108
116
108
+8
111avg 94
H03/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
98-91
98
91
+7
90avg 94
A04/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-16
23-23
24-24
24-25
28-24
27-22
29-31
22-17
19-26
24-18
38-19
34-33
25-22
29-26
15-29
32-22
27-23
23-18
22-30
35-26
30-31
17-22
17-27
17-20
35-23
18-27
21-21
23-19
21-19
23-20
19-31
22-26
23-24
33-21
29-32
31-31
25-17
27-26
23-23
23-25
195.7Avg total
99.8Scored
95.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (63)102.8101.3204.1+1.552%
Season at home (31)103.698.2201.8+5.465%
Season away (32)102.1104.3206.4-2.241%
Last 10 (10)99.895.9195.7+3.980%
Last 5 (5)95.497.0192.4-1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (22)102.9103.3206.1-0.455%
vs Weaker ◀ (8)106.098.6204.6+7.475%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
100-98
100
98
+2
86avg 96
H09/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
104-111
104
111
-7
96avg 96
H11/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
101-105
101
105
-4
92avg 96
A13/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
102-104
102
104
-2
94avg 96
H15/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
113-120
113
120
-7
108avg 96
H23/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
105-116
105
116
-11
95avg 96
A24/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
105-112
105
112
-7
93avg 96
A27/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
104-117
104
117
-13
98avg 96
H01/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
115-106 OT
115
106
+9
117avg 96
H03/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
107-100
107
100
+7
104avg 96
H04/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-23
13-16
30-31
31-28
29-24
25-26
20-28
30-33
27-30
24-23
20-24
30-28
26-20
27-34
25-31
24-19
41-31
28-32
21-30
23-27
18-27
22-31
31-29
34-29
38-31
24-30
15-23
28-28
37-42
26-27
26-21
15-27
31-29
22-23
29-30
22-22
31-27
21-25
25-27
30-21
214.5Avg total
105.6Scored
108.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (63)105.8110.0215.7-4.232%
Season at home (31)105.3108.1213.4-2.842%
Season away (32)106.3111.8218.1-5.422%
Last 10 (10)105.6108.9214.5-3.330%
Last 5 (5)107.2110.2217.4-3.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)106.6111.0217.6-4.427%
vs Similar (8)105.1105.6210.8-0.538%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: +2.1+2.1Q2: -3.5-3.5Q3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q3: -3.2-3.2Q4Q4: +1.9+1.9Q4: +0.5+0.5
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: +2.1+2.1Q2: -3.5-3.5Q3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q3: -3.2-3.2Q4Q4: +1.9+1.9Q4: +0.5+0.5
Utah JazzOrlando Magic
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
44-39
44
39
+5
A08/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
55-46
55
46
+9
H10/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
43-44
43
44
-1
A12/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
54-48
54
48
+6
H13/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
50-41
50
41
+9
H15/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
47-53
47
53
-6
H24/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
53-50
53
50
+3
H25/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
44-39
44
39
+5
H27/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
56-45
56
45
+11
H03/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
52-43
52
43
+9
A04/03
NBA
94.6Avg total
49.8Scored
44.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.148.699.7+2.653%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.750.1103.9+3.664%-
Last 30 away (16)48.947.296.1+1.744%-
Last 10 (10)49.844.894.6+5.080%-
Last 5 (5)50.446.096.4+4.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (22)51.150.5101.6+0.641%-
vs Weaker ◀ (8)51.143.294.4+7.988%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#28
D
39-39
39
39
+0
H09/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
54-50
54
50
+4
H11/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
51-53
51
53
-2
A13/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H15/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
69-63
69
63
+6
H23/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
40-58
40
58
-18
A24/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
62-61
62
61
+1
A27/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
63-69
63
69
-6
H01/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H03/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
D
52-52
52
52
+0
H04/03
NBA
108.7Avg total
53.6Scored
55.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.555.4108.9-2.040%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.854.7108.4-0.938%-
Last 30 away (14)53.156.3109.4-3.143%-
Last 10 (10)53.655.1108.7-1.540%-
Last 5 (5)54.058.4112.4-4.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)53.957.4111.3-3.532%-
vs Similar (8)52.250.0102.2+2.262%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 99.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.6 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.926.5
50.1%
51.0%53.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.29.2
32.6%
36.1%27.6
🏀 Free throws24.719.2
77.7%
76.5%19.2
They take 81.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 105.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.4 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.727.3
51.8%
51.0%54.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.211.2
37.1%
36.1%33.6
🏀 Free throws22.217.4
78.4%
76.5%17.4
They take 82.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 06 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Utah Jazz
WWLWLWWWWW
Orlando Magic
WWLLLLLLLW
#9
League position
#26
+4.0
Net rating
-3.3
103.0
Offensive rating
106.2
99.0
Defensive rating
109.5
49.7%
Effective FG%
53.2%
48.4%
Opp. effective FG%
52.6%
15.0%
Turnover %
13.8%
23.7%
Off. rebound %
17.5%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.27
32.6%
3-point %
37.1%
57.7%
Assist %
63.9%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence103.0 · 106.2Defence99.0 · 109.5Shooting49.7% · 53.2%3-point %32.6% · 37.1%Ball care15.0% · 13.8%Off. rebounds23.7% · 17.5%Free throws0.30 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)80% · 30%
■ Utah Jazz   ■ Orlando Magic
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
7
Utah Jazz wins
3
Orlando Magic wins
DateGameScore
19/11/17Orlando Magic v Utah Jazz85-125
15/01/17Utah Jazz v Orlando Magic114-107
12/11/16Orlando Magic v Utah Jazz74-87
04/12/15Utah Jazz v Orlando Magic94-103
14/11/15Orlando Magic v Utah Jazz102-93
20/12/14Orlando Magic v Utah Jazz94-101
06/12/14Utah Jazz v Orlando Magic93-98
23/03/14Utah Jazz v Orlando Magic89-88
19/12/13Orlando Magic v Utah Jazz82-86
23/12/12Orlando Magic v Utah Jazz93-97
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/03/18ASacramento Kings98-91
03/03/18HMinnesota Timberwolves116-108
27/02/18HHouston Rockets85-96
25/02/18HDallas Mavericks97-90
24/02/18HPortland Trail Blazers81-100
15/02/18HPhoenix Suns107-97
13/02/18HSan Antonio Spurs101-99
12/02/18APortland Trail Blazers115-96
10/02/18HCharlotte Hornets106-94
08/02/18AMemphis Grizzlies92-88
Orlando Magiclast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/03/18HMemphis Grizzlies107-100
03/03/18HDetroit Pistons115-106 OT
01/03/18HToronto Raptors104-117
27/02/18AOklahoma City Thunder105-112
24/02/18APhiladelphia 76ers105-116
23/02/18HNew York Knicks113-120
15/02/18HCharlotte Hornets102-104
13/02/18AChicago Bulls101-105
11/02/18HMilwaukee Bucks104-111
09/02/18HAtlanta Hawks100-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Utah Jazz
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW52%
HomeWLWLW65%
AwayWWWWW41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games633132
Win %52%65%41%
Points / game102.8103.6102.1
Allowed / game101.398.2104.3
Point differential+1.5+5.4-2.2
Avg total204.1201.8206.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%39%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)67% (3)50% (8)
Overtime %3%3%3%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW32%
HomeLLLWW42%
AwayLWLLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games633132
Win %32%42%22%
Points / game105.8105.3106.3
Allowed / game110.0108.1111.8
Point differential-4.2-2.8-5.4
Avg total215.7213.4218.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%19%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (15)60% (5)30% (10)
Overtime %3%6%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Houston Rockets62491379%114.0105.2+8.8
2 Golden State Warriors63491478%116.1107.6+8.5
3 Toronto Raptors62451773%111.9103.3+8.6
4 Boston Celtics65452069%104.4100.1+4.3
5 Portland Trail Blazers63372659%105.2103.4+1.8
6 Cleveland Cavaliers63372659%110.1109.8+0.3
7 New Orleans Pelicans62362658%112.3111.6+0.7
8 San Antonio Spurs64372758%102.399.4+2.9
9 Indiana Pacers64372758%106.4104.8+1.6
10 Minnesota Timberwolves66382858%109.7107.0+2.7
11 Oklahoma City Thunder65372857%106.6103.8+2.8
12 Washington Wizards64362856%107.0105.4+1.5
13 Denver Nuggets63352856%108.7107.5+1.1
14 Philadelphia 76ers62342855%107.5105.6+1.9
15 Los Angeles Clippers62342855%109.1108.0+1.1
16 Miami Heat64343053%101.8102.0-0.2
17 Milwaukee Bucks64343053%104.7105.1-0.5
18 Utah Jazz63333052%102.8101.3+1.5
19 Detroit Pistons64293545%102.9104.1-1.2
20 Los Angeles Lakers62283445%108.4110.0-1.6
21 Charlotte Hornets64283644%106.4106.7-0.2
22 New York Knicks64244038%104.1107.0-2.9
23 Chicago Bulls63214233%103.1109.4-6.3
24 Orlando Magic63204332%105.8110.0-4.2
25 Brooklyn Nets64204431%105.8109.9-4.1
26 Atlanta Hawks64204431%103.8108.2-4.5
27 Sacramento Kings64204431%99.2107.0-7.8
28 Dallas Mavericks64194530%102.2105.1-2.9
29 Phoenix Suns66194729%104.7113.3-8.7
30 Memphis Grizzlies63184529%98.9103.5-4.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Utah Jazz2529202094
Orlando Magic2915231380
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