Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Denver Nuggets
12/27/25 19:00
Orlando Magic

Prediction:

 

Nuggets (-4.5) cover the spread

-110
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 by Paul Tamayo in NBA Picks

The Denver Nuggets (22-8) visit the Orlando Magic (17-14) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Saturday, December 27, at the Kia Center. 

The Nuggets put their strong form on the line on the road after winning 142-138 in overtime against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 29.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 11.0 assists this season, is coming off a historic 56-point, 16-rebound, 15-assist performance in that win.

It has been an up-and-down recent stretch for the Nuggets, as they've lost two of their last four games. But thanks to Jokic's all-around brilliance, they still have the best offensive rating in the league (125.5).

Moreover, the Nuggets defeated the Magic, 126-115, in their first game this season.

Speaking of the Magic, they're on the second night of a back-to-back after a 120-105 home loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. It was a surprising loss that saw them give up 19 three-pointers to the Hornets.

The Magic have now lost four of their last six games. It doesn't help that they have key players listed as out on their injury report, including Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Goga Bitadze.

For the Nuggets, they're also missing the services of Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Cam Johnson.

Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
3
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
0.71 31 22 9 -1
6
Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
0.563 32 18 14 1

Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic Latest Matches

Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets Latest matches
W W L W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 25, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
138 :  142
Denver Nuggets

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
130 :  131
Dallas Mavericks

Dec 22, 2025 - NBA

Utah Jazz
112 :  135
Denver Nuggets

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
115 :  101
Denver Nuggets

Dec 18, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
115 :  126
Denver Nuggets

Dec 15, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
125 :  128
Denver Nuggets
L W W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 25, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
138 :  142
Denver Nuggets

Dec 22, 2025 - NBA

Utah Jazz
112 :  135
Denver Nuggets

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
115 :  101
Denver Nuggets

Dec 18, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
115 :  126
Denver Nuggets

Dec 15, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
125 :  128
Denver Nuggets

Dec 1, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
131 :  121
Denver Nuggets
W W W W W L
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
130 :  131
Dallas Mavericks

Dec 11, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
136 :  105
Sacramento Kings

Dec 7, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
115 :  106
Charlotte Hornets

Dec 5, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
134 :  133
Atlanta Hawks

Dec 3, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
135 :  120
Indiana Pacers

Nov 29, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
130 :  112
Phoenix Suns
Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic Latest matches
L L W L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Dec 26, 2025 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
120 :  105
Orlando Magic

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
110 :  106
Portland Trail Blazers

Dec 22, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
97 :  120
Golden State Warriors

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
128 :  127
Utah Jazz

Dec 18, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
115 :  126
Denver Nuggets

Dec 13, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
132 :  120
Orlando Magic
W L W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Dec 26, 2025 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
120 :  105
Orlando Magic

Dec 13, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
132 :  120
Orlando Magic

Dec 9, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
108 :  117
Orlando Magic

Dec 5, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
105 :  106
Orlando Magic

Dec 3, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
114 :  112
Orlando Magic

Dec 1, 2025 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
120 :  125
Orlando Magic
W L L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
110 :  106
Portland Trail Blazers

Dec 22, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
97 :  120
Golden State Warriors

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
128 :  127
Utah Jazz

Dec 18, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
115 :  126
Denver Nuggets

Dec 7, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
100 :  106
New York Knicks

Nov 28, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
112 :  109
Detroit Pistons

Denver Nuggets against Orlando Magic : Head to Head (H2H)

Denver Nuggets

50 %

Orlando Magic

50 %

Dec 18, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
115 :  126
Denver Nuggets

Feb 6, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
90 :  112
Denver Nuggets

Jan 19, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
113 :  100
Orlando Magic

Jan 5, 2024 - NBA

Orlando Magic
122 :  120
Denver Nuggets

Nov 22, 2023 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
119 :  124
Orlando Magic

Feb 9, 2023 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
104 :  115
Orlando Magic

Denver Nuggets - Orlando Magic Key Points

  1. In their first game this season, the Nuggets defeated the Magic, 126-115.
  2. Nuggets' Nikola Jokic is coming off a historic 56-point, 16-rebound, 15-assist performance.
  3. The Magic have lost four of their last six games.
  4. The Magic will miss the services of Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Goga Bitadze.

Our Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Prediction

Orlando’s path to an upset gets narrow if it’s short-handed again, especially on the second night of a back-to-back. They'll miss the services of their best shot creator in Franz Wagner, along with their best defender in Jalen Suggs.

Meanwhile,  Denver is in rhythm, having already beaten Orlando once this season. Nikola Jokic is also coming off a tremendous performance, so look for the Nuggets to have the advantage. Our prediction for the Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets match is: Nuggets (-4.5) cover the spread.

Prediction:

 

Nuggets (-4.5) cover the spread

-110
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