Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Prediction 1/19/25 NBA Picks

Orlando Magic (23-20) vs Denver Nuggets (25-16)

Game Info: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Kia Center)

Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +5.5 -- Over/Under: 221.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Denver Nuggets and the Orlando Magic duke it out at the Kia Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Pick.

Denver Nuggets 

The Denver Nuggets have been in great form as they've won nine of their last 12 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after routing the Heat in a 133-113 road win on Friday. Jamal Murray led the team with 30 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, Nikola Jokic tallied a triple-double of 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists while Aaron Gordon chipped in with 16 points, six rebounds and three assists off the bench. As a team, the Nuggets shot 54 percent from the field and 16 of 33 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and were always in control after pouring in 67 points in the first half. The Nuggets had a total of six players finish in double figures in scoring and they committed just five turnovers as a team.

Orlando Magic 

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in a rut as they've lost four of their last five games overall. The Magic will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting smashed by the Celtics in a 121-94 road defeat on Friday. Cole Anthony led the team with 23 points on nine of 17 shooting, Paolo Banchero added 21 points while Wendell Carter Jr chipped in with 15 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Magic shot just 41 percent from the field and a miserly five of 32 from the 3-point line as they allowed 66 points in the first half to fall behind by double digits. That just couldn't make any ground as the Celtics ran up the score in the second half. Tristan da Silva scored just five points on two of seven shooting while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished with just five points on two of five shooting. The Magic will face the Raptors and Trail Blazers following this one.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

  • The Magic have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Nuggets.
  • The Nuggets have lost six of their last 10 games as road favorites following a win.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Nuggets and Magic.
  • The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

  • The Nuggets have won nine of their last 10 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
  • The Magic have lost each of their last four games at Kia Center against teams that held a winning record.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Nuggets' last eight games.
  • The Magic have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Northwest Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Nuggets' last seven night games against the Magic following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Magic's last six night games against Northwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.

Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Prediction

The Nuggets are coming into this one with a full roster once again, while the Magic are still missing Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris, and Franz Wagner to name a few. I wouldn't be shocked if the Magic were able to keep this one close till the end as they're a tough squad, but they're just so banged up now while the Nuggets are relatively healthy. The line is short enough for this one, so I will stick with the more consistent Nuggets to continue their strong form with another win and cover here.

Peter’s Pick Denver -5.5

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