Nuggets vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 19

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The Denver Nuggets visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Orlando, FL, USA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Nuggets vs Magic Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nuggets are 20-20 against the spread, while the Magic are 22-19 against the spread.


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Nuggets vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Denver Nuggets O
Orlando Magic U

Magic vs Nuggets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Nuggets will win Sunday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Nuggets and Magic.

Magic vs Nuggets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nuggets will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 62.0% confidence.


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  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 39 games (+12.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 39 games (+11.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 39 games (+8.85 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 away games (+8.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 46 away games (+7.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 44 games at home (+18.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 54 games (+18.53 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 30 of their last 44 games at home (+15.70 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+13.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 37 games (+13.73 Units / 33% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nuggets have gone 20-20 (-2 Units / -4.43% ROI).

  • 25-16 against the Moneyline (-2.4 Units / -2.53% ROI)
  • 26-15 against the Over for game total points (+9.5 Units / 21.06% ROI)
  • 15-26 against the Under for game total points (-13.6 Units / -30.16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 22-19 (+1.05 Units / 2.22% ROI).

  • 23-20 against the Moneyline (+4.4 Units / 5.44% ROI)
  • 18-25 against the Over for game total points (-9.5 Units / -20.08% ROI)
  • 25-18 against the Under for game total points (+5.2 Units / 10.99% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 70 games (-27.80 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 87 games (-25.95 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 38 of their last 91 games (-23.72 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 76 games (-20.60 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 89 games (-20.57 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 85 games (-37.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 56 games (-30.95 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 91 games (-29.85 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 43 away games (-25.76 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 63 games (-25.40 Units / -35% ROI)

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Denver Nuggets: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Nuggets were 5-1 (.833) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Nuggets are 0-11 (.000) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-worst in the NBA. The Magic have allowed 106.9 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best in the NBA.

The Nuggets were 13-1 (.929) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .572

The Nuggets are 12-4 (.750) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .523

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Denver Nuggets

The Magic are 12-2 (.857) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Nuggets have allowed 115.9 points per game this season — 8th-worst in the NBA.

The Magic were 10-3 (.769) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Magic are 13-5 (.722) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .563

The Magic are 17-5 (.773) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .690

Denver Nuggets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nuggets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.9 (149 assists/ 51 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Nuggets are shooting 51% (939/1,842) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Nuggets have averaged 19.8 fast break points per game (811 points/41 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.5

The Nuggets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,272 assists/ 583 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 30% from three (484/1,592) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic are shooting 29% from three (225/782) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic have averaged 104.3 points per game (4,484 points/43 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.0

The Magic are shooting 33% from three (1,387/4,160) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Denver Nuggets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nuggets averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,946 rebounds/82 games) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Nuggets have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (194 blocks/41 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Nuggets have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (6,620 rebounds/186 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Nuggets have averaged 5.3 blocks per game (330 blocks/62 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have allowed 11.2 made three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

The Magic have allowed 10.6 second chance points per game (454 points/43 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Magic have averaged 6.5 blocks per game (278 blocks/43 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Magic have allowed 11.2 second chance points per game (695 points/62 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.7


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