The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Orlando Magic in this game. The Nuggets won their last game against the New Orleans Pelicans, 144-119, and are winners of four games in a row. Conversely, the Magic are coming off a big-time win in their last game. Their win against the Sacramento Kings, 130-111, snapped their four-game losing streak. This should be a great game between the young core of the Magic and the star power of the Nuggets. So, let’s dive head-first into this game and cook up a winning slip.
Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Orlando Magic | +8 (-110) | Over 221.5 (-110) | +265 |
| Denver Nuggets | -8 (-110) | Under 221.5 (-110) | -330 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets Match Details
- Fixture: Orlando Magic @ Denver Nuggets
- Date and Time: February 6th, 2025 @ 9 PM EST
Key Stats
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic are coming off a win against the Sacramento Kings, 130-111, that win broke their four-game losing streak. With a record of 25-27 on the season, they currently sit 8th in the Eastern Conference. Paolo Banchero broke out of his slump in the win by scoring 23 points and dishing out nine assists. He was also efficient with 9/15 shooting. Franz Wagner led the team in scoring with 31 points. Wagner also tallied five rebounds and three assists. Despite the recent bad record, when this team is healthy, they are a very dangerous team.
Defensively, they are a very formidable team. Orlando ranks 2nd in points allowed per game, 24th in opponent FG %, 24th in opponent 3-point FG %, 2nd in blocks per game, 7th in steals per game, and 27th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, the Magic have a few to look at. Jalen Suggs is listed as doubtful with a quad injury. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. They have the young star power in Wagner and Banchero, and Goga Bitadze can give Jokic issues, but this is still an uphill battle on the road.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are coming off a dominating win against the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game, 144-119. Denver is riding a four-game winning streak entering this game. With a record of 32-19, they currently sit 4th in the Western Conference. Nikola Jokic had a great game in the win. He finished the game with 38 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists. Michael Porter Jr. had a great game as well, with 39 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. When healthy, this is one of the best offenses/teams in the NBA.
Defensively, they are a below-average team. They rank 24th in points allowed per game, 14th in opponent FG %, 17th in opponent 3-point FG %, 18th in blocks per game, 11th in steals, and 6th in rebounds per game. If you look at the injuries for the Nuggets, there are a few to monitor. Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson are listed as questionable for this game. If they can’t go, it is a loss. However, it shouldn’t be hard to get past the up-and-down Orlando Magic. Jokic is a walking 30-point triple-double waiting to happen.
Prediction
The Denver Nuggets are going to win this game. However, the Orlando Magic are going to cover the spread in this game. Despite Nikola Jokic potentially taking this game over, 8 points is too much to lay in this matchup. I was happy to see Paolo Banchero break out of his slump in the last game. Unless Jokic is going to go off for 40+, this game will be close. We see when he leaves the floor, the Nuggets’ offense is completely different. Goga Bitadze has the size and strength to wear Jokic out. The Nuggets win a close game, but the Magic cover the spread.
