Jazz vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic hosts Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Mar 9, 2023

Jazz vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Odds /

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic (27-39) is looking to bounce back in tonight's game against the Utah Jazz (31-35) at home.

The Magic sits four games back in the Eastern Conference for the 10th seed, while the Jazz is one game behind after losing the past four games.

Both teams are missing key contributors. The Jazz will be without Collin Sexton, but could also be without Jordan Clarkson, who's questionable with a finger injury. Meanwhile, Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. remains out with a hip injury.

It's a very important game for both teams, which is why we spoke with Inside the Jazz publisher Patrick Byrnes to get an insight behind enemy lines.

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight's game ...

Jazz vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Thursday, Mar. 9
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Magic (-3.5)

Bucks vs. Magic Injury Report

Utah Jazz

Collin Sexton (OUT - left hamstring)
Walker Kessler (QUESTIONABLE - non-Covid illness)
Jordan Clarkson (QUESTIONABLE - finger)

Orlando Magic

Jonathan Isaac (OUT - torn left adductor)
Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT - left hip pain)
Admiral Schofield (PROBABLE - concussion)
Kevon Harris (OUT - G League Two-Way)

Jazz vs. Magic Projected Starters

Utah Jazz

PG Ochai Agbaji
SG Talen Horton-Tucker
SF Simone Fontecchio
PF Lauri Markkanen
C Kelly Olynyk

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz
SG Gary Harris
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Moe Wagner

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Published Mar 9, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.