The Denver Nuggets (38-17) are slated to face the Orlando Magic (22-33) on Thursday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nuggets handily defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-112 on Tuesday to cover as 8-point favorites at home. Denver has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Magic lost 102-98 to the New York Knicks on Tuesday and fell short of covering as 1-point underdogs at home. Orlando has gone 5-5 in its last 10 contests.
Denver beat Orlando 119-116 on Jan. 15, but did not cover as a 10.5-point home favorite while the 235.5 Under cashed.
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Nuggets at Magic odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Magic +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -6.5 (-110) | Magic +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Nuggets at Magic key injuries
Nuggets
- G Jamal Murray (knee) questionable
- C Zeke Nnaji (shoulder) doubtful
Magic
- C Mo Bamba (suspension) out
- G Gary Harris (adductor) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 121, Magic 112
Moneyline
AVOID.
Even though the Nuggets are expected to win on the road, taking them straight up at the current odds (-240) isn’t advised.
Against the spread
With how well Denver has been playing recently, NUGGETS -6.5 (-110) is the ideal choice in this contest. C Nikola Jokic has produced 4 straight triple-doubles and the Magic won’t have an answer for the All-Star center on Thursday.
The Nuggets have gone 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Denver is also 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 road meetings against Orlando.
Over/Under
OVER 231.5 (-108) is the lean assuming that Murray is active for the Nuggets. Denver owns the highest offensive rating in the NBA and both of these teams are top 17 in true-shooting percentage.
The Nuggets are 5-0-1 to the Over in their last 6 games overall. On top of that, the Over has hit in each of the last 4 meetings.
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