Utah vs Orlando Prediction 12 November 2026

The hosts are on a disastrous nine-game losing streak. They recently lost to Miami (109:115). Their prospects in this game are further hampered by the fact that the Jazz are playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Their defence is likely to suffer most. They already struggle in that area, conceding 117.9 points, and will simply have less energy. Breaking down Orlando's defence will not be easy, especially with so little cohesion.

The hosts are capable of doing well in attack, thanks to their high pace and the talent across their roster. George, Jackson and Markkanen will be out, but even without them, the Jazz have enough players who can put up good individual numbers. Austin and Peterson, for example, did so recently. The team play quickly and boldly. That helps mask their serious shooting problems (43%). The hosts will try to make up for a lack of quality with the number of shots they take.

Orlando are also without several key players. Banchero and Suggs are not playing, but Wagner and Bane are still available. It is largely thanks to them that the team manage to win at least occasionally. For example, they recently beat Sacramento 107-100. The Magic played a physical, hard-fought game that night. Before that, though, the visitors had often played at a high pace, creating major defensive problems for themselves. They concede 116.2 points per game, and there is no clear prospect of improvement. Their roster is far from complete, and the game against Utah is likely to be too chaotic.

Although the Magic score just 107 points per game, they could make significant progress in this game. They are not that poor at creating scoring chances. The team average 26.4 assists, a middling figure by league standards. Notably, the Magic force opponents to foul more often than almost any other team in the league. Trips to the free-throw line should therefore be fairly frequent, especially against a frantic and often aggressive Utah side. That will bring extra points.