The Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic meet Sunday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Heat, lost to the Rockets, and they play the 76ers, Kings, and Timberwolves next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.6 points and 13.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 19.8 points and 3.9 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Bucks and Celtics, and they play the Raptors, Trail Blazers, and Pistons next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 103.7 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 27.6 points and 4.9 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Nuggets and Magic.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last six games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against the Nuggets.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won nine of their last 10 games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have lost each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Northwest Division opponents.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Cole Anthony is the only player to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Russell Westbrook is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
- Nikola Jokic ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (104.3).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.1).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.0).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.3).
Magic vs Nuggets Injury Report
The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II and Vlatko Cancar. Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic are probable.
The Magic will be without Jett Howard, Goga Bitadze, Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, and Jalen Suggs.
Magic vs Nuggets Prediction
The Orlando Magic remain injured with half of their rotation out, and it continues to take its toll. The Magic have lost six of their last nine games, and their last two efforts against the Bucks and Celtics were decided by a combined 56 points. Until the Magic get some guys back in the mix, it’s unlikely to improve. It’s hard to win in today’s NBA when three or four of your best players aren’t playing. The Nuggets are playing their best ball of the season, and they’re 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. This is the classic spot of two teams heading in different directions. I’ll take the Nuggets on the road in a blowout victory.