Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction – February 6, 2025

The Orlando Magic meet with the Denver Nuggets for the second time this season when they battle on Thursday, February 6 at 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets are favored with a point spread of -9.5 (+100) at MyBookie.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Magic have been heavily disappointing over their last 10 games, as if winning does not exist. They have allowed 114.0 points and have scored just 98.7 points per game in this stretch, which is one of the worst spreads you could have.

Looking at their season as a whole, they average the league’s worst in points at 103.6 a game. Defensively they rank second in holding teams to 105.4 points a game. They also have the worst pace of play, with a rating of 96.2, which ironically could help on defense to slow opposing offenses and break up their momentum.

For every 100 possessions on offense, they rank 29th. On defense at the same rate, they are at 20th. In other words, they do not take advantage of each opportunity with the ball nor does their defense slow down the opposition at a good rate.

The Magic have relied on Franz Wagner for offense, who averages 24.9 points and 5.2 assists per game. In addition, Goga Bitadze has been crucial in averaging close to a double-double with 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per battle.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Nuggets have looked great over their last 10 games, with positive momentum on their side. They recently had good wins over the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, and New Orleans Pelicans.

Denver is currently third in the league for averaging 120.6 points per game. Their defense ranks 24th as they allow 116.4 points from opposing teams each game. This is a solid point differential, but they could always look to improve this gap.

So far per 100 possessions on offense, they rank fourth in efficiency. Their defense at the same time period ranks 21st. While their offense might be great, they cannot afford to slack off on the defensive end.

The Nuggets heavily rely on Nikola Jokic for everything, as he leads and averages 29.5 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.3 assists per game. He also ranks in the league third in points, second in assists, third in rebounds, and fourth in steals per game.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases appealing Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets betting odds, as the Nuggets are 9.5-point favorites. The Nuggets are poised to win at home, as current market predictions insist they have a 63.0 percent chance of winning. The Nuggets won 113-100 when they played the Magic last month, so look for them to have another good opportunity to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Denver Nuggets -9.5 (+100)