The Denver Nuggets (22-8) and Orlando Magic (17-14) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST from the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. The game will broadcast live on ALT2.
The Nuggets are 4.5-point favorites over the Magic on the spread (Nuggets -4.5), with the over/under set at 234.5 total points. Denver is a -205 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Orlando is +164 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nuggets vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, December 27.
My Nuggets vs Magic Prediction
- Nuggets vs Magic pick: Desmond Bane Over 21.5 Points (-106)
My Magic vs Nuggets best bet is Over 21.5 points for Desmond Bane in this game, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nuggets vs Magic Odds
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -112 | 234.5 -110o / -110u | -205 |
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -108 | 234.5 -110o / -110u | +164 |
Nuggets vs Magic NBA Preview
Action PRO projects Magic guard Desmond Bane for 24.9 points tonight, an excellent 23.2% edge against the market when compared to his 21.5 line.
Although he has gone above this line in just three of his last seven games, this matchup bodes well for this prop.
The Nuggets are dealing with key absences due to injuries: Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson.
Without them, the Denver defense has weakened, and the team depends even more on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray's offensive prowess to win.
The last three Nuggets' games have had totals of 247 or more points, with opponents scoring at least 131 points in the previous two contests.
Look for Denver to keep trying to outshoot the competition rather than stopping them, and back Bane to go over his points line at home.
Nuggets vs Magic Betting Prediction
- Desmond Bane Over 21.5 Points (-106, DraftKings)
