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The Denver Nuggets (29-13) are 10.5-point favorites against the Orlando Magic (16-27) on January 15, 2023 at Ball Arena. The Nuggets are flying, having won five in a row while going 8-2 over their past 10 games. The point total is 234.5 points for this outing.
How to bet Nuggets vs. Magic
Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 10.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Nuggets as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Nuggets have -532 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at +399 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 234.5 points.
Nuggets vs. Magic Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, January 15, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ALT
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
Nuggets vs. Magic Betting Trends
The Nuggets are 22-18-2 against the spread this year. Denver has won 23, or 71.9%, of the 32 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Nuggets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 20 times in 43 opportunities (46.5%).
The Magic have played 43 games, with 23 wins against the spread. Orlando has won 14 of the 36 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (38.9%). Magic games this season have hit the over on 22 of 43 set point totals (51.2%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Nuggets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 38 | 24.9 | 11 | 9.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Jamal Murray | 35 | 18.6 | 4 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Aaron Gordon | 37 | 16.5 | 6.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 28 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.7 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 34 | 13.4 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
Magic
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 36 | 21.2 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Franz Wagner | 42 | 20.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 24 | 16.1 | 8.7 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Moritz Wagner | 22 | 11.9 | 6.2 | 2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Bol Bol | 38 | 11.8 | 7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
Nuggets vs. Magic Injury Report
Magic: R.J. Hampton: Out (Not With Team), Chuma Okeke: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Denver Nuggets
Denver is averaging 117 points per game (seventh-ranked in NBA) this season, while surrendering 113 points per contest (14th-ranked). Offensively the Nuggets have played better at home this season, putting up 119.8 points per game, compared to 114.2 per game in road games. The Nuggets have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 120.3 points per game in their last 10 outings, 3.3 points more than the 117 they’ve scored this season.
Denver is sinking 12.3 threes per game this season (11th-ranked in NBA), and it owns a 40.1% three-point percentage (best). The Nuggets have taken 64.3% two-pointers and 35.7% from three-point land this season. Of the team’s buckets, 71.9% are two-pointers and 28.1% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Orlando Magic
In 2022-23, Orlando is fourth-worst in the league on offense (110.3 points scored per game) and 17th defensively (114.2 points conceded). The Magic score 113.9 points per game at home, and 106.7 on the road. The Magic are scoring 112.8 points per game over their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 110.3.
Orlando is 25th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (10.8 per game) and 21st in 3-point percentage (34.5%). In 2022-23, the Magic have taken 36.7% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 63.3% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 27% of the Magic’s baskets have been 3-pointers, and 73% have been 2-pointers.
Our prediction to win this contest is the Nuggets, and we predict that Nuggets will cover the spread (Nuggets -10.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 234.5 points.
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