The Orlando Magic (16-27) and Denver Nuggets (29-13) meet Sunday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Magic covered the spread as 5-point underdogs Friday in a 112-108 loss vs. the Utah Jazz. F Franz Wagner finished with a team-high 26 points and matched a career-best 5 made 3-pointers as Orlando failed in its attempt to win back-to-back games for the 1st time Dec. 23. The Magic are 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 7 road games vs. teams with a winning record at home.
The Nuggets covered as 5-point favorites Friday with a 115-103 win at the Los Angeles Clippers. G Jamal Murray scored 24 points in the absence of C Nikola Jokic (wrist) who is expected to play Sunday. The Nuggets are 1-3-2 ATS vs. Orlando in the last 6 meetings.
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Magic at Nuggets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:50 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Nuggets -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +10.5 (-115) | Nuggets -10.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Magic at Nuggets key injuries
Magic
- G Gary Harris (finger) questionable
Nuggets
- F Jeff Green (finger) out
- G Jamal Murray (ankle) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Nuggets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 123, Magic 117
Moneyline
PASS.
The Nuggets (-475) should win, but the price on their moneyline is a little high considering how well the Magic have played on this current road trip. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET MAGIC +10.5 (-112).
Orlando is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 road games and 11-6-1 ATS vs. Western Conference teams this season. Orlando is 3-0 ATS vs. Denver in the last 3 meetings and should have no problem covering such a high number Sunday. Take the points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 233.5 (-115).
The Over is 6-1 in Orlando’s last 7 games after covering in its previous contest and 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these 2 teams in Denver. The Nuggets and Magic are 22nd and 23rd, respectively, in defensive efficiency this season and Sunday’s matchup should be another high-scoring affair.
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