Denver Nuggets
Basketball NBA Tip-off in: days hours minutes seconds
Orlando Magic
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Magic

The Denver Nuggets face the Orlando Magic in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Confident Nuggets Will Get Job Done

Our pick is that the Nuggets will gain the upper hand against the Magic. This leads us to backing them against the spread at -112, with the -5 line offering lots of appeal.

Think our spread prediction is solid? Grab the best BetMGM promo code and read our full sportsbook review before placing your wager.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 126-115 Nuggets Victory

Denver Nuggets won their previous game, beating Minnesota Timberwolves at home. It was a 142-138 (OT) win at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic shone on the court with a triple-double performance that featured 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists.

Orlando Magic were defeated last time out. Kia Center saw them beaten at home to Charlotte Hornets by a 120-105 scoreline. Anthony Black scored 24 points, Wendell Carter Jr. managed 16, while Desmond Bane registered 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Ball Arena, they recorded a 126-115 win over the Magic. The Nuggets have won three on the spin against the Magic. They’ve also claimed 6 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Magic logo Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
View Full Standings
Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 128.2 points, 40.8 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 8.0 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 52.1% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 120.0 points and 43.7 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 31.4 points, 10.7 rebounds and 11.0 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 4.8 (52.7%) 3-pointers made.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.0 points, 45.0 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 116.4 points and 46.5 rebounds.

Desmond Bane is averaging 18.6 points and 2.2 (40.7%) 3-pointers made. Wendell Carter Jr. has an average of 7.5 rebounds and Anthony Black 4.7 assists.

Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive line of -5 when it comes to Nuggets for this NBA contest. The -112 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our pick is that they will make it happen.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Nuggets vs Magic stats:

  • The -5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 3 consecutive games against Nuggets.

Nuggets -5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

In the hunt for bigger odds, you might be interested to know that you can move the line. There’s extra juice depending on how risky you want your wager to be.

Don’t place a bet without checking our comprehensive guide to today’s best free bets and welcome bonuses.

Our Game Prediction
Nuggets -5 @ -112 Bet Now BetMGM logo
BetMGM logo
BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.
Published 00:55, 27 December 2025

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paolo Banchero Under 23.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Paolo Banchero (Magic) has scored an average of 16.25 points in the past 4 games at home. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at -118.

Latest Paolo Banchero Player Prop Odds

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+


Jamal Murray Over 25.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has scored an average of 30.2 points in the past 5 games on the road. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -118 available that it’s covered.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nuggets -5
Totals Over 235.5
Player Points Paolo Banchero Under 23.5

Our same game parlay pick is Nuggets -5 on the spread, Over 235.5 and Paolo Banchero (Magic) to score Under 23.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 124 - 116 Magic logo Magic

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Nuggets to claim a 124-116 victory and hopefully this goes close.

Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Nuggets Favorites to Win According to the Books

The Denver Nuggets odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -185 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 65% chance of winning. Orlando Magic are the underdogs at +156 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 5 and the total points line is 235.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Over 235.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

NBA fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Nikola Jokic is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -122 that he goes Over 30.5 points and -104 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 30.5
-122
Under 30.5
-104
BetMGM Logo
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 25.5
-118
Under 25.5
-109
BetMGM Logo
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 23.5
-109
Under 23.5
-118
BetMGM Logo
Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 9.5
-143
Under 9.5
+108
BetMGM Logo
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-119
BetMGM Logo
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-156
BetMGM Logo
Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 4.5
+121
Under 4.5
-161
BetMGM Logo
Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
-111
Under 12.5
-118
BetMGM Logo
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+108
BetMGM Logo
Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-110
BetMGM Logo
Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
+111
Under 5.5
-147
BetMGM Logo
Best Betting Offers
Kia Center
Kia Center
Magic Count Eight Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Magic have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 116.80 points scored and 111.20 points allowed.

The Nuggets have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 road games, putting up 126.50 points per matchup and giving up 116.10.

The last time the teams met at Kia Center, the Nuggets defeated the Magic 113-100. In the past 7 head-to-head matchups at Kia Center, the Nuggets have four wins while the Magic have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Home Stats 8-2 228.00 116.80 111.20 2 8
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 9-1 242.60 126.50 116.10 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
  • U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 29 35.07 738 202 25.4 7.0 3.6 4.3 0.3 1.1
Nikola Jokic 30 34.95 893 331 29.8 11.0 2.2 12.1 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 28 30.61 327 66 11.7 2.4 1.9 3.5 0.3 0.6

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Desmond Bane 31 33.72 589 141 19.0 4.5 1.8 4.6 0.5 0.8
Franz Wagner 24 33.38 545 88 22.7 3.7 1.5 6.1 0.4 1.2
Paolo Banchero 21 32.79 423 91 20.1 4.3 0.9 8.3 0.7 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Orlando Magic Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

25 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets
23 Dec NBA
Nuggets 130-131 Mavericks
22 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-135 Nuggets
20 Dec NBA
Rockets 115-101 Nuggets
18 Dec NBA
Magic 115-126 Nuggets
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Nuggets 136-105 Kings
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets
05 Dec NBA
Nuggets 134-133 Hawks
03 Dec NBA
Nuggets 135-120 Pacers

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

26 Dec NBA
Hornets 120-105 Magic
23 Dec NBA
Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers
22 Dec NBA
Magic 97-120 Warriors
20 Dec NBA
Magic 128-127 Jazz
18 Dec NBA
Magic 115-126 Nuggets
13 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-120 Magic
09 Dec NBA
Heat 108-117 Magic
07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Heat 105-106 Magic
03 Dec NBA
Spurs 114-112 Magic

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak