Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks - NBA
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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.
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Orlando Magic - Denver Nuggets Key Points
- In their first game this season, the Nuggets defeated the Magic, 126-115.
- Nuggets' Nikola Jokic is coming off a historic 56-point, 16-rebound, 15-assist performance.
- The Magic have lost four of their last six games.
- The Magic will miss the services of Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Goga Bitadze.
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Our Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets 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.Grab an extra $350 for your Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets wager!
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