| MATCHUP | Orlando Magic | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-12 | 20-6 |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN FL | |
The Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Heat, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Jazz next. The Magic have won 14 of their last 21 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 117.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.7 points and 3.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.5 points and 7.9 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Rockets and Kings, and they play the Rockets next. The Nuggets have won 22 of their last 28 regular season games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 125.6 points on 51.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.8 points and 12.4 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 24.9 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Magic have lost nine of their last 10 night games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at Ball Arena against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The road team has won 15 of the Nuggets’ last 16 games.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Magic’s last 12 night games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Nuggets’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Jonas Valanciunas ranks 10th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.9) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Tyus Jones ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.9) this season.
- Goga Bitadze ranks 5th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (51.6%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (45.3).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (23.1).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (29.0).
Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon are out for the Nuggets. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Peyton Watson are questionable.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Franz Wagner. Tristan da Silva is questionable.
Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Magic got Banchero back, but they’re still down Wagner, and now Suggs is out with Silva questionable. The Magic haven’t played in 5 days, but somehow got more banged up. Make it make sense. The Nuggets continue to pile up regular season wins, and they’re 15-10 ATS on the season. Denver is one of the tougher places to play, and if you’re not healthy it’s even more difficult. A bit of a steep line but I have no interest in the Magic given their injury report. Give me the Nuggets in a double-digit victory.