Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
At 9:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-322) will host the Orlando Magic (+262) in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets are currently favored by 8 points and have won four straight games. The over/under line for this game is set at 221.5.
This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and can be seen on ALT2. The Magic are 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-27, while the Nuggets are 4th in the West at 32-19.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Orlando Magic +8
This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-110 in favor of the Magic.
- Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.2% and knocking down 12 threes.
Will the Magic Defense Show Up on the Road?
Orlando improved to 25-27 on the season with a 130-111 road win over the Kings on Wednesday. The Magic entered the game as +4 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread with a +19 point victory. The total score of 241 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 22.5 points.
After a 10-0 run that took the score from 65-60 to 70-65, Orlando took control. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Sacramento 42-23, and entered the 4th with a 104-83 lead. The Kings edged the Magic 28-26 in the final quarter, but the game was already out of reach.
Franz Wagner’s 31 points and 5 threes at 83.3% shooting led the Magic to a 130-point performance in their win over the Kings. Orlando shot 56.8% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 51.6% rate. Paolo Banchero added 23 points and 9 assists, shooting 60% from the floor.
Wagner scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while Cole Anthony added 10 of his 14 points in the same period. Anthony Black also contributed 7 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.
Despite giving up 111 points on 50% shooting, the Magic’s defense did enough to secure the win over the Kings. They allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 23 points.
Orlando held Sacramento to 10 threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Kings went to the line 28 times, hitting 21 free throws. The Magic finished with 8 steals and 3 blocks.
Can the Nuggets Lock in a Home Win?
The Nuggets improved to 32-19 after a 144-119 home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Denver, favored by 11 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 263 points exceeded the O/U line of 238.
Denver went on a decisive 13-0 run, stretching the score from 72-69 to 82-72. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 45-27, and continued their strong play in the 4th, winning it 31-24.
Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokić combined for 77 points in the Nuggets’ 144-119 win over the Pelicans, with Porter scoring 39 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 55.6%. Jokić added 38 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, also making 5 threes. Christian Braun contributed 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.
The Nuggets shot 57% from the field, making 16 threes at a 37.2% clip. Porter scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Braun added 11 in the same period.
Despite a slow start, the Nuggets tightened up their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 51 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to help secure a 144-119 win over the Pelicans. Denver gave up 36 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd but improved after halftime, holding New Orleans to 27 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th.
The Nuggets held the Pelicans to 46% shooting from the field, including 34% from beyond the arc, where New Orleans made 10 threes. Denver also sent the Pelicans to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 23. The Nuggets finished with 38 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.