Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

The Nuggets and Magic are set to face off at 7:00 ET on BSF. The Magic will host the game at Amway Center in Orlando, FL. In this non-conference matchup, the Nuggets are the betting favorite against the Magic. The over/under for the game is 217.5 points.

DENVER NUGGETS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Denver Nuggets -4

This game will be played at Amway Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-107 in favor of the Nuggets.
• Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.8% and knocking down 11 threes.

Do the Nuggets Stand a Chance in Orlando?

Coming into today’s game vs. the Magic, the Nuggets are looking to build on their above .500 record of 10-4. In away games this season, the Nuggets have put together a 3-4 record, whereas they have a 7-0 record when playing at home.

Denver arrives with an ATS record of 5-9 for the season up to this point. Denver has failed to cover the spread in two straight home games and are 4-3 ATS at home compared to 1-6 on the road.

In contrast to their season average of 113.2 points per game, the Nuggets had a below average performance. They scored 107 points against the Pistons and had a field goal percentage of 46%. The team’s top scorer is Nikola Jokic, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 27.4, while Michael Porter Jr. also carries a PPG average of 16.6 into the game.

Denver’s defense has been playing well, ranking 6th in the NBA with 107.7 points allowed per game.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Nuggets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.5% while allowing 35.4% from downtown.

Will Orlando Find a Way to Win at Home?

Today’s matchup sees the Magic seeking to extend their current four game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 9-5. Across 14 games, the Magic have a 5-2 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 4-3 record in non-conference games.

Against the spread, Orlando are currently above .500, at 11-3 ATS. The Magic are in the midst of a three game ATS win streak as underdogs, and they come in with a 4-0 record against the spread as favorites.

Orlando’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 126 points vs. the Raptors. Overall, they hit 50% of their shots from the field and went 14/20 from the free-throw line. Paolo Banchero is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 19.1. Meanwhile, Franz Wagner also brings a PPG average of 18.4 into the game.

So far, the Magic’s defense is ranked 4th in the league at 106.6 points per contest.

On two point field goal attempts, the Magic’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.8% and allowing 35.3% from beyond the arc.