Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Wednesday night's interconference game features the Denver Nuggets facing the Orlando Magic. Denver is coming off a road win over Detroit, while Orlando is coming off a road win over Indiana. Denver leads the all-time regular season series between the two teams 35-34; the most recent game was won by Orlando 115-104 in February 2023. Denver is the betting favorite opening at -4 and are currently -3.5.

Game Info

When: Wednesday, 11/22/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: Amway Center Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Nuggets -165 | Magic +145

Spread: Nuggets -3.5 (-110) | Magic +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 217.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 62%.

Denver Nuggets

Denver recently managed to survive on the road against Detroit even after having lost three of their last four games. Led by Nikola Jokic's 27.4 points per game, the Nuggets held on for the win and are now just half a game below the Timberwolves in the Northwest Division standings. Jamal Murray (hamstring) has been out since November 4 and is ruled out of their upcoming game.

Orlando Magic Analysis

The Orlando Magic are 8-5 and second in the Southeast Division, half a game behind the Heat. On the season, they score an average of 109.4 points per game and allow 106.6, giving them a +9.6-ppg scoring margin. They have a 1-1 record in back-to-back games, averaging 99 points and being outscored by an average of seven points. For offense, they rank 25th in field goal percentage, 23rd in free throws, 28th in three-pointers and 27th in offensive assists; defensive, they are 4th, 2nd, 6th and 40th in the respective categories. Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) is injured and may not return until late November, while Markelle Fultz (knee) has missed six straight and nine of the last 10 games.