Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 5 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 18, 15:38 | 6 min read

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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.

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	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic lineup: Anthony Black, Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr..

Denver Nuggets lineup: Bruce Brown, Nikola Jokic, Spencer Jones, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Over 24.5 Points -114

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 -143

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has racked up Over 9.5 assists in 3 straight games at home. We’re happy to take the -143 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

119 - 124 Nuggets logo

Nuggets

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Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Nuggets Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Denver Nuggets are -263 favorites and that means a 72% 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 +215.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 235.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 235.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -118 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -114.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

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Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

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Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

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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 Home Stats		6-4	243.60	125.50	118.10	6	4
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

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Magic

NBA: 13/12 Knicks 132 Magic120
NBA: 10/12 Heat 108 Magic117
NBA: 07/12 Magic 100 Knicks106
NBA: 06/12 Heat 105 Magic106
NBA: 04/12 Spurs 114 Magic112

Nuggets

NBA: 16/12 Rockets 125 Nuggets128
NBA: 12/12 Nuggets 136 Kings105
NBA: 08/12 Nuggets 115 Hornets106
NBA: 06/12 Nuggets 134 Hawks133
NBA: 04/12 Nuggets 135 Pacers120

Head to Head

Magic vs Nuggets

NBA: 07/02 2025 Magic 90 Nuggets 112
NBA: 20/01 2025 Nuggets 113 Magic 100
NBA: 06/01 2024 Magic 122 Nuggets 120
NBA: 23/11 2023 Nuggets 119 Magic 124
NBA: 10/02 2023 Nuggets 104 Magic 115
NBA: 16/01 2023 Magic 116 Nuggets 119
NBA: 15/02 2022 Magic 111 Nuggets 121
NBA: 02/12 2021 Nuggets 103 Magic 108
NBA: 05/04 2021 Magic 109 Nuggets 119
NBA: 24/03 2021 Nuggets 110 Magic 99

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic Stats

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

+7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 235.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 235.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.80 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 119.80 pts and allowed 114.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 249.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 243.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 235.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 128.30 pts and allowed 121.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 125.50 pts and allowed 118.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.40 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 19.90 (78.04%)
Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 32.00
Assists: 27.00
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 8.20
Turnovers : 12.20
Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 23.10 (78.84%)
Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 13.60, Defensive 30.90
Assists: 26.70
Blocks: 5.50
Steals: 9.30
Turnovers : 12.60
Personal Fouls: 21.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.50 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.90 (45%)
Free Throws Made: 19.60 (79.67%)
Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 31.70
Assists: 29.90
Blocks: 3.80
Steals: 6.00
Turnovers : 12.00
Personal Fouls: 19.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.90 (58%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 20.10 (82.72%)
Rebounds: Total 47.3, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 35.20
Assists: 30.90
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 6.80
Turnovers : 11.50
Personal Fouls: 19.30

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

Wendell Carter Jr.	25	29.91	294	50	11.8	2.0	1.2	7.6	0.7	0.8
Anthony Black	26	28.53	338	85	13.0	3.3	1.1	4.0	0.7	1.3
Jalen Suggs	21	25.63	324	100	15.4	4.8	2.0	3.7	0.6	1.9
Tristan da Silva	26	23.16	252	30	9.7	1.2	1.6	3.9	0.2	0.8
Goga Bitadze	25	16.73	152	35	6.1	1.4	0.1	5.1	1.3	0.6
Tyus Jones	26	13.92	62	53	2.4	2.0	0.5	0.8	0.1	0.6
Jett Howard	17	10.44	92	12	5.4	0.7	1.1	1.2	0.2	0.2
Jonathan Isaac	23	10.24	67	2	2.9	0.1	0.3	3.1	0.5	0.3
Noah Penda	13	8.74	47	14	3.6	1.1	0.5	3.2	0.2	0.1
Orlando Robinson	3	7.2	7	2	2.3	0.7	0.3	1.0	-	0.3
Jase Richardson	15	6.71	56	15	3.7	1.0	0.5	0.9	-	0.2
Jamal Cain	5	6.26	8	2	1.6	0.4	0.2	0.8	0.2	0.2

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

Christian Braun	11	29.58	125	33	11.4	3.0	0.5	4.4	0.3	0.8
Aaron Gordon	13	28.33	244	17	18.8	1.3	2.2	5.9	0.2	0.8
Peyton Watson	25	26.2	263	40	10.5	1.6	1.1	4.8	1.1	0.9
Tim Hardaway Jr.	25	25.48	305	38	12.2	1.5	2.4	2.0	0.1	0.6
Bruce Brown	25	23.73	164	52	6.6	2.1	0.5	3.9	0.3	0.9
Spencer Jones	21	17.23	100	14	4.8	0.7	0.8	2.1	0.3	0.6
Jonas Valanciunas	25	12.8	211	31	8.4	1.2	0.1	4.6	0.5	0.2
Jalen Pickett	11	8.79	29	14	2.6	1.3	0.5	1.5	-	0.3
Zeke Nnaji	15	8.32	34	3	2.3	0.2	0.2	1.5	0.2	0.3
Julian Strawther	9	7.89	33	4	3.7	0.4	0.2	1.6	0.1	-
Hunter Tyson	9	3.9	10	3	1.1	0.3	0.2	1.3	-	0.1
DaRon Holmes II	2	2.2	3	-	1.5	-	0.5	-	-	-
Curtis Jones	2	1.6	2	-	1.0	-	-	1.0	-	0.5
Tamar Bates	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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

Christian Braun

Injured

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

11 Bruce Brown

15 Nikola Jokic

21 Spencer Jones

23 Cameron Johnson

27 Jamal Murray

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

0 Anthony Black

2 Tyus Jones

3 Desmond Bane

5 Paolo Banchero

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

13 Dec NBA

Knicks 132-120 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

09 Dec NBA

Heat 108-117 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Magic 100-106 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Heat 105-106 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Spurs 114-112 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

01 Dec NBA

Bulls 120-125 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

28 Nov NBA

Magic 112-109 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

25 Nov NBA

Magic 144-103 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Nov NBA

Magic 129-138 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

22 Nov NBA

Knicks 121-133 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

15 Dec NBA

Rockets 125-128 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Dec NBA

Nuggets 136-105 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Nuggets 115-106 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Nuggets 134-133 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Nuggets 135-120 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Dec NBA

Mavericks 131-121 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

29 Nov NBA

Nuggets 130-112 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

28 Nov NBA

Spurs 139-136 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

24 Nov NBA

Nuggets 125-115 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

22 Nov NBA

Kings 128-123 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

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

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