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The Denver Nuggets<\/a><\/strong> (22-8) and Orlando Magic<\/a><\/strong> (17-14) meet Saturday. Tip-off from Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Magic odds<\/strong> and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Nuggets lead 1-0 after 126-115 home win Dec. 18<\/p>\n The Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in OT Thursday, covering as a 1-point home underdog with the Over (232) cashing. C Nikola Jokic<\/strong> went off for 56 points on 15-for-21 shooting. Denver has gone 8-2 straight up and 6-4 against the spread (ATS) over its last 10 games. It is 18-12 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n The Magic lost to the Charlotte Hornets 120-105 at home Friday, failing to cover as a 3-point favorite with the Under (236.5) hitting. G Anthony Black<\/strong> scored a team-high 24 points and made four 3-pointers. Orlando has alternated wins and losses over its last 5 games and has had a mediocre December, going just 5-6 straight up and 1-9-1 ATS. It is 12-18-1 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:19 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Nuggets<\/p>\n Magic<\/p>\n (Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game<\/em>)<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nuggets 124, Magic 117<\/p>\n PASS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n There’s no great moneyline option. The Nuggets (-185) are a hefty road favorite, and while they should cover, they are too expensive to consider to win outright.<\/p>\n BET NUGGETS -4.5 (-105)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Nuggets have gone 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite, and their offense has been on a torrid pace, scoring at least 130 points per game.<\/p>\n Orlando\u2019s offense should struggle to keep up, having tallied 110 points or fewer in 3 straight games. It has failed to cover in 4 straight games as an underdog, and with both Wagners out, those overall issues should continue.<\/p>\n Take NUGGETS -4.5 (-105)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n BET OVER 234.5 (-110)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Nuggets have been scorching on the offensive end, and with Jokic leading the way, that should continue. They are 5-2 O\/U in their last 7 games, scoring at least 126 points in all but 1 of those performances.<\/p>\n Orlando is 3-3 O\/U over its last 6 contests, and it has allowed at least 120 points in 5 of those games. Considering those trends, expect a high-scoring battle and take OVER 234.5 (-110)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For more sports betting picks and tips<\/strong>, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter\/X<\/a> and like us on Facebook<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n Access more NBA coverage:<\/strong><\/p>\n HoopsHype<\/a> | Celtics Wire<\/a> | Nets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Rockets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Sixers Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Thunder Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Warriors Wire<\/a>\u00a0| LeBron Wire<\/a> |\u00a0Rookie Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0List Wire<\/a><\/p>\nNuggets at Magic odds<\/h2>\n
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