Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Prediction 12/27/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

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

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview 

The Denver Nuggets have been in great shape as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after outlasting the Timberwolves in a 142-138 overtime win on Christmas Day. Nikola Jokic led the way with a monster triple-double of 56 points with 16 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray added 35 points and 10 assists while Tim Hardaway Jr chipped in with 19 points.

As a team, the Nuggets shot 47 percent from the field and 19 of 43 from the 3-point line as they squandered a 16-point lead and looked in deep trouble after trailing by nine points in the overtime period. Before they responded with a 17-4 run to snatch the game away at the end.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost four of their past six games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting routed by the Hornets in a 120-105 loss last night. Anthony Black led the team with 24 points on eight of 17 shooting, Wendell Carter Jr added 16 points with eight rebounds on five of 10 shooting while Desmond Bane chipped in with 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.

As a team, the Magic shot just 40 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the intensity of the Hornets from the start. They were in trouble early after allowing 38 points in the first quarter. Things only got worse in the third quarter where the Magic allowed another 39 points to fall behind by 24 points. Paolo Banchero couldn’t get it going all night as he shot just four of 13 for his 13 points while no bench player scored more than eight points except for Jase Richardson who finished with 14 points.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Magic have won nine of their last 10 home games following a loss.
• The Nuggets have lost four of their last five games following an overtime win.
• The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last four home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

• The Nuggets have won each of their last nine night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Magic have lost each of their last nine Saturday night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Nuggets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Saturday games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of the Magic’s last 10 home games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Thirteen of the Nuggets’ last 15 games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.

Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Prediction

The Nuggets are still missing Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson, while the Magic have ruled out Jalen Suggs, Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner and Goga Bitadze. The Nuggets have been one of the hottest teams in the league, and they must be brimming with confidence after taking down the red-hot Timberwolves in a dramatic overtime win on Christmas Day. There is always a chance of a letdown performance, but the Magic are just too banged up at the moment, and they didn’t look great in last night’s blowout loss to the Hornets.

These teams last met on Dec. 18, and it was the Nuggets who rolled to a 126-115 win at home. I don’t see why we shouldn’t expect a similar outcome in this one, especially with the Magic playing their second game of a back to back set. The line is short for this one, so I will happily side with the Nuggets to continue their hot streak with another win and cover on the road.

Peter Tran's Pick: Denver -5.5