By: Kevin V. Published 12/27/2025, 06:15 AM ET 
On Saturday, the Denver Nuggets (22-8, 3rd Western Conference) visit the Orlando Magic ( 17-13, 6th Eastern Conference). Denver defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in a thrilling 142-138 overtime game on Christmas night, and the Nuggets have won eight of the last 10. Denver is third in the Western Conference, 3.5 games behind front-running Oklahoma City. Orlando defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 110-106 on Tuesday night, but has lost three of the last five. Orlando is leading the Southeast Division by two games and is 6th in the Eastern Conference. Make sure to read this in-depth Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic prediction. Shoot for success! Check out our free NBA picks for the Denver Nuggets at the Orlando Magic prediction and win today.
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Terms & Conditions Denver has the NBA’s best offense, but is below average on defense
The Denver Nuggets score an average of 125.8 points (1st) per game, on 51.3% (1st) shooting overall and 40.8% (1st) from 3-point territory. Denver’s defense is allowing an average of 117.2 points (17th) per game. Opponents are shooting 47.1% (16th) overall and 34.7% (8th) from 3-point territory against the Denver defense.
Nikola Jokic, who is averaging a triple-double, leads the Nuggets in scoring (28.9 ppg), rebounding (12.0 rpg), assists (10.9 apg), and steals (1.5 spg). Jamal Murray is second in scoring, averaging 25.1 points per game, and is one of five players for Denver who average double figures in scoring. Peyton Watson is the rim protector, averaging a team-best 1.1 blocked shots per game. Denver averages 44.1 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 7.3 steals, 3.8 blocked shots, and 12.6 turnovers per game. Denver’s assists-to-turnover ratio is 2.4, which is first in the NBA.
Injuries: Denver will play without Cameron Johnson, Tamar Bates, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun.
Orlando is slightly above average at both ends of the court
The Orlando Magic score an average of 117.2 points (13th) per game on 46.8% (16th) overall and 34.3% (27th) from 3-point territory. The Orlando defense allows an average of 114.8 points (12th) per game. The Magic allow opponents to shoot 47.8% (22nd) overall and 35.7% (15th) from 3-point land.
Franz Wagner, who is listed as questionable, leads Orlando in scoring, averaging 22.7 points per game, and Paolo Banchero is second, averaging 20.5 points per game. Orlando has six players who average double figures in scoring. Banchero is the leading rebounder, averaging 8.4 boards per game, while the leader in assists is Jalen Suggs with an average of 4.8 per game, but he is listed as questionable. Suggs is also the leader in steals at 1.9 per game, while Goga Bitadeze, who is questionable, is the rim protector, averaging 1.3 blocked shots per game. Orlando averages 45.0 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.4 steals, 5.3 blocked shots, and 13.9 turnovers per game. Orlando’s assist-to-turnover ratio is 1.9, which is 14th.
Injuries: Orlando has six players who are questionable, including Franz Wagner, Moe Wagner, Goga Bitadze, and Jalen Suggs, among others.
Denver Nuggets at Orlando Magic PickSpread Pick for Denver Nuggets at Orlando Magic
The Denver Nuggets are playing excellent offense, leading the NBA in scoring, field goal shooting percentage, and three-point shooting percentage. Denver’s star player, Nikola Jokic, is averaging a triple-double. Orlando struggles offensively at times with its shooting as the Magic are just 16th in field goal shooting percentage and a disappointing 27th in three-point shooting percentage. At the same time, Orlando is 22nd in field goal shooting percentage allowed and 15th in three-point shooting percentage. Denver has covered the spread in five of its last seven games, which includes a 126-115 victory over Orlando on December 18, covering the spread as a 4.5-point home favorite. Orlando has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games, going 0-4-1 ATS, while just 2-3 straight up.
Over/Under Pick for Denver Nuggets at Orlando Magic
The total has finished over in 20 of Denver’s 30 games thus far, including in 5 of the last 7. The Nuggets are first in scoring, first in field goal shooting percentage, and three-point shooting percentage, but only 17th in points allowed. In the last meeting between these two in mid-December, a combined 253 points were scored, easily finishing over the closing line of 238. The total has finished over in three of Orlando’s last five games. The Magic are 13th in scoring and only 12th in points allowed.
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