Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Check out our Nuggets vs. Magic prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Orlando.

  • The Nuggets head to Orlando for a matchup with the Magic.
  • Denver has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (3rd).
  • The Nuggets are coming off a 133-113 win vs. the Magic.
  • The Magic play host to the Nuggets with a 23-20 record.
  • The Magic are averaging 104.3 points per game so far.
  • The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Magic Prediction

At 6:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-247) will take on the Orlando Magic (+204) in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets are 4th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Northwest Division with a record of 25-16. The Magic are 7th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division with a record of 23-20. Denver is favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is 222.

This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on ALT.

Nuggets vs. Magic Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Denver Nuggets at Orlando Magic
  • Where: Orlando at Kia Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 19th
  • Betting Odds DEN -6.5, DEN -247 | ORL +204 O/U 222

Nuggets Preview: Can the Nuggets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?

The Nuggets improved to 25-16 with a 133-113 win over the Heat on Friday. Denver, favored by 3 points, covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The total score of 246 points exceeded the over/under line of 228.5 by 17.5 points.

Denver led 30-24 after the 1st quarter and extended their lead by winning the 2nd quarter 37-31. The 3rd quarter was even at 31-31, but the Nuggets pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Miami 35-27 to seal the win.

The Nuggets poured in 133 points against the Heat, shooting 54.3% from the field and knocking down 16 threes at a 48.5% clip. Jamal Murray led the way with 30 points and 8 assists, while Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 75% from the floor.

Murray scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Jokic added 12 in the 3rd. Julian Strawther also contributed 11 of his 14 points in the final period.

Despite giving up 113 points, the Nuggets’ defense held the Heat to just 9 made three-pointers on 27% shooting from deep. Denver allowed 31 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters but tightened up in the 4th, giving up 27 points.

Denver sent Miami to the free-throw line 14 times, where the Heat were perfect. The Nuggets grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals in the game.

Magic Preview: Taking a Look at the Magic Chances at Home

The Nuggets improved to 25-16 this season with a 133-113 win over the Heat on Friday. Denver, favored by 3 points, covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The game’s total points of 246.5 exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 17.5 points.

Denver took control early, leading 30-24 after the 1st quarter and 67-55 at halftime. The teams played evenly in the 3rd quarter, each scoring 31 points, but the Nuggets pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Miami 35-27.

In their 121-94 loss to the Celtics, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 41.5% from the field and hitting only 5 threes at a 15.6% clip. Cole Anthony led the way with 23 points, including 11 in the 2nd quarter, while Paolo Banchero added 21 points and 4 assists.

Wendell Carter contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, and Anthony Black chipped in 13 points. Anthony made 2 threes, shooting 40% from deep, while the rest of the team combined for just 3 made threes.

The Magic struggled defensively against the Celtics, giving up 121 points on 52% shooting. Orlando allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, with Boston scoring 30 in the 3rd before the Magic tightened up in the 4th, allowing 25 points.

From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. Orlando sent Boston to the line 22 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Magic finished with 25 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 3 blocks.

Nuggets vs Magic Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Denver has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 121 points per game while allowing 104. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
  • Through their last three home games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 96 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
  • The last ten games that Denver was favored, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 8-2 straight up.

Nuggets vs Magic Prediction

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