Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Picks and Prediction for Saturday December 27 2025
Nuggets Preview
In Saturday night NBA action, the Denver Nuggets will invade the Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Nuggets (22-8) have won 12 of their first 15 road games and trail San Antonio by one full game for second place in the Western Conference standings. On Christmas night, Denver connected on 19-for-43 from long distance during a 142-138 overtime victory versus Minnesota.
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic erupted for a season-high 56 points (22-23 FT) to go along with 16 rebounds and 15 assists. Denver G Jamal Murray contributed 35 points (9-18 3 PT) and ten assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 19 points and four boards for the Nuggets.
Magic Preview
The Orlando Magic have won ten of their first 15 home games and are clinging to a half-game lead over Cleveland for sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic (17-14) rank eighth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 114.8 points per contest. Last night, Orlando shot an ice cold 39 percent from the during a 120-105 home loss versus Charlotte.
Orlando G Anthony Black led all scorers with 24 points on 8-for-17 shooting and dropped four dimes. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 16 points on 5-for-10 from the floor and grabbed eight rebounds. Desmond Bane added 15 points and ten boards for the Magic, who were outrebounded by a 53-42 margin.
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Nuggets vs Magic Pick
Denver F Cameron Johnson suffered a right knee contusion and will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks. The Magic are the better defensive team and the Nuggets are coming off an overtime victory. Take Orlando to win at home as a small underdog. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win 121-116. Betting on sports and on the Magic is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Nuggets with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on Magic vs Nuggets can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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