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NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Nuggets

The Orlando Magic take the floor against the Denver Nuggets 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 Going Over With Our Total Bet

There are odds of -106 available for our Magic vs Nuggets prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 235.5 in total.

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Teams’ Last H2H Saw 112-90 Nuggets Win

Orlando Magic lost when they last took to the court. At T-Mobile Arena, they were turned over 132-120 to New York Knicks. Jalen Suggs dropped 26 points, as Paolo Banchero finished with 25 and Desmond Bane 18.

Denver Nuggets were winners for the fifth straight time in their last game. Landing a 128-125 (OT) home victory against Houston Rockets at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic racked up 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets have won the last two meetings against the Magic. They triumphed 113-100 at Kia Center and then 112-90 at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Magic logo Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
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Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Magic are averaging 119.8 points, 44.3 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 115.6 points and 43.1 rebounds per contest.

Desmond Bane is averaging 22.4 points, 4.8 assists and 2.1 (38.9%) 3-pointers made, while Wendell Carter Jr. averages 6.8 rebounds.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 128.3 points, 41.4 rebounds, 29.9 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 52.9% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 121.4 points and 40.1 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.4 points, 11.4 rebounds and 10.6 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 4.1 (56.9%) 3-pointers made.

Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Our expert Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Over 235.5 is the value play at -106. We’re expecting these NBA teams to rack up the points, so a total bet could be the way forward.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Magic vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 235.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 235.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Nuggets games.
  • The 235.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Nuggets games.

Over 235.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Over 24.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has totaled an average of 31 points in the past 5 games. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -114 on offer for this bet.

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Nikola Jokic Over 9.5 Assists -147 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has racked up Over 9.5 assists in 3 straight games at home. We’re happy to take the -147 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 235.5
Spread Magic +7.5
Player Points Jamal Murray Over 24.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 235.5, followed by Magic +7.5 on the spread and Jamal Murray (Nuggets) to score Over 24.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 119 - 124 Nuggets logo Nuggets

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Nuggets to enjoy a 124-119 winning scoreline.

Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets 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 Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Denver Nuggets are -303 favorites and that means a 75% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Orlando Magic are least likely to win at +245.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 237.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 237.5 at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -119 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -109.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 29.5
-119
Under 29.5
-109
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 24.5
-123
Under 24.5
-105
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 22.5
-123
Under 22.5
-105
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 9.5
-147
Under 9.5
+114
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+106
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 5.5
+126
Under 5.5
-164
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 4.5
-108
Under 4.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
+115
Under 12.5
-149
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 8.5
+109
Under 8.5
-141
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-130
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
+113
Under 5.5
-147
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Nuggets Have Six Wins in Their Last Ten Home Games

The Nuggets have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, averaging 125.50 points on offense and surrendering 118.10 on defense.

The Magic have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 119.80 points on offense and surrendering 114.30 on defense.

In their most recent matchup at Ball Arena, the Nuggets got the better of the Magic 112-90. From the last 7 head-to-head meetings at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have claimed six wins, with the Magic posting one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 6-4 243.60 125.50 118.10 6 4
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 5-5 234.10 119.80 114.30 4 6
  • 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.

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Desmond Bane 26 33.39 493 120 19.0 4.6 1.8 4.5 0.3 0.8
Franz Wagner 24 33.38 545 88 22.7 3.7 1.5 6.1 0.4 1.2
Paolo Banchero 16 31.58 328 60 20.5 3.8 1.1 7.9 0.8 0.6

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nikola Jokic 25 34.96 746 271 29.8 10.8 2.2 12.3 0.8 1.4
Jamal Murray 24 35 597 163 24.9 6.8 3.2 4.4 0.3 1.1
Cameron Johnson 24 30.68 274 53 11.4 2.2 1.8 3.3 0.3 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Moritz Wagner
Injured
Franz Wagner
Injured
Colin Castleton
Injured

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Aaron Gordon
Injured
Julian Strawther
Injured
Christian Braun
Injured

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 Orlando Magic Lineups

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
01 Dec NBA
Bulls 120-125 Magic
28 Nov NBA
Magic 112-109 Pistons
25 Nov NBA
Magic 144-103 76ers
23 Nov NBA
Magic 129-138 Celtics
22 Nov NBA
Knicks 121-133 Magic

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

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
01 Dec NBA
Mavericks 131-121 Nuggets
29 Nov NBA
Nuggets 130-112 Suns
28 Nov NBA
Spurs 139-136 Nuggets
24 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-115 Grizzlies
22 Nov NBA
Kings 128-123 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
  • 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