Magic vs Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 18

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The Orlando Magic visit Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Denver, CO.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 12-14 against the spread, while the Nuggets are 15-10 against the spread.

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Magic vs. Nuggets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Nuggets vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Nuggets will win Thursday‘s game with 69.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Magic and Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 62.5% confidence.

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Magic Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 51 of their last 84 games (+15.50 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have covered the 2Q Spread in 36 of their last 58 games (+14.30 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 away games (+11.20 Units / 28% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have hit the 2H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+9.80 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 away games (+9.60 Units / 29% ROI)

Nuggets Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 47 games at home (+16.80 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Denver Nuggets have covered the 1Q Spread in 44 of their last 69 games (+16.40 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Denver Nuggets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 50 games (+15.84 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 79 games (+14.75 Units / 10% ROI)
• The Denver Nuggets have hit the Game Total Over in 55 of their last 93 games (+13.23 Units / 13% ROI)

Orlando Magic Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 12-14 (-3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI).

• 15-11 against the Moneyline (-2.45 Units / -4.47% ROI)
• 14-12 against the Over for game total points (+0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI)
• 12-14 against the Under for game total points (-3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI)

Denver Nuggets Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nuggets have gone 15-10 (+4 Units / 14.52% ROI).

• 19-6 against the Moneyline (-4.25 Units / -4.73% ROI)
• 17-8 against the Over for game total points (+8.23 Units / 29.96% ROI)
• 8-17 against the Under for game total points (-10.7 Units / -38.82% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Nuggets:

• The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 80 games (-24.42 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 47 games at home (-23.80 Units / -44% ROI)
• The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 65 games (-23.65 Units / -24% ROI)
• The Denver Nuggets have only hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 97 games (-22.70 Units / -21% ROI)
• The Denver Nuggets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 80 games (-21.93 Units / -24% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Magic:

• The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 84 games (-28.00 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only covered the 2H Spread in 33 of their last 83 games (-22.18 Units / -24% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 86 games (-19.53 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 33 of their last 78 games (-18.75 Units / -21% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 78 games (-18.00 Units / -17% ROI)

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• Denver Nuggets Offensive stats
• Orlando Magic Defensive stats
• Denver Nuggets Defensive stats

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

The Magic averaged 6.0 blocks per game (488 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Magic have allowed 11.9 second chance points per game (1,288 points/108 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

The Magic allowed 11.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

The Magic have allowed 12.0 second chance points per game (2,282 points/190 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1

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

The Magic shot 32% from three (466/1,452) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 32% from three (921/2,892) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 31% from three (456/1,458) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic are shooting 34% from three (2,121/6,325) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic averaged 6.0 blocks per game (488 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Magic have allowed 11.9 second chance points per game (1,288 points/108 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

The Magic allowed 11.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

The Magic have allowed 12.0 second chance points per game (2,282 points/190 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1

Denver Nuggets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic shot 32% from three (466/1,452) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 32% from three (921/2,892) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 31% from three (456/1,458) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic are shooting 34% from three (2,121/6,325) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic averaged 6.0 blocks per game (488 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Magic have allowed 11.9 second chance points per game (1,288 points/108 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

The Magic allowed 11.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

The Magic have allowed 12.0 second chance points per game (2,282 points/190 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1

Denver Nuggets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic shot 32% from three (466/1,452) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 32% from three (921/2,892) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 31% from three (456/1,458) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic are shooting 34% from three (2,121/6,325) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

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