Nuggets vs. Magic Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 18

The Denver Nuggets (19-6) will try to extend a five-game winning stretch when they host the Orlando Magic (15-11) on December 18, 2025 at Ball Arena. Denver is a strong 6.5-point favorite against Orlando when the Nuggets face off with the Magic on Thursday. A 235.5-point total has been set for the game.

Here is everything you need to know to know about the Nuggets-Magic game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Nuggets vs. Magic Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
• TV: ALT, KTVD, KUSA, and FDSFL
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Nuggets vs. Magic Prediction

ATS Pick: Magic (+ 6.5)
O/U Pick: Over (235.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 121 - Magic 116

Nuggets vs. Magic Betting Insights

• This year, the Nuggets games have gone over 235.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 16 (out of 25) times.
• Nine of the Magic's 26 games this season have gone over 235.5 total points scored.
• These two teams average 243.5 points per game combined, 8.0 more than the over/under of 235.5.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 230.3 points per game, 5.2 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
• Denver has won 17, or 77.3%, of the 22 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Orlando has won in three of the seven contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Denver has come out on top in both of its last two head-to-head meetings with Orlando.
• The Nuggets also have a 2-0 edge against the spread when squaring off against the Magic.

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets are 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their past 10 games.
• Denver's average total over the last 10 games is 1.6 points more than the 235.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Nuggets have played 25 games, with 15 wins against the spread.
• Denver has been favored by 6.5 points or more 17 times this season and are 10-7 ATS in those matchups.
• Nuggets games this year have hit the over on 17 of 26 set point totals.
• The Nuggets score 11.5 more points per game (125.6) than the Magic give up (114.1).
• Denver is 14-9 against the spread and 18-5 overall when scoring more than 114.1 points.
• The Nuggets make 51.6% of their shots from the field this season, which is four percentage points higher than the Magic have allowed to their opponents (47.6%).
• The Nuggets have a worse record against the spread in home games (6-5-0) than they do on the road (9-5-0).
• Denver has eclipsed the over/under more often at home, hitting the over in eight of 11 home matchups (72.7%). In road games, it has hit the over in nine of 14 games (64.3%).
• The Nuggets have played worse as a moneyline favorite at home, sporting a home record of 6-4, compared to going 11-1 in away games.

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic puts up 29.8 points, 10.8 assists and 12.4 boards per contest.
• Jamal Murray puts up 24.9 points, 6.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest.
• Cameron Johnson averages 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest, shooting 45.7% from the floor and 38.5% from downtown with 1.8 made treys per contest.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. averages 12.2 points, 2 boards and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 45.8% from the floor and 40.5% from downtown with 2.4 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Jonas Valanciunas posts 8.4 points, 4.6 boards and 1.2 assists per game. At the other end he averages 0.2 steals and 0.5 blocks.

Nuggets Player Props

Magic Recent Trends

• The Magic have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span.
• Orlando and its opponents have combined to score an average of 231.9 combined points over its last 10 games, 3.6 less than the 235.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Magic have 12 wins against the spread in 26 games this year.
• This year, Orlando won ATS in its only game as an underdog of 6.5 points or more.
• Magic games this season have hit the over on 14 of 26 set point totals (53.8%).
• The Magic's 117.9 points per game are only 1.7 more points than the 116.2 the Nuggets allow.
• Orlando is 9-5 against the spread and 11-3 overall when it scores more than 116.2 points.
• The Magic's 47% shooting percentage from the field this season is 0.4 percentage points higher than the Nuggets have given up to their opponents (46.6%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Magic have a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 6-9-0 record) than away (.545, 6-5-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Orlando's games have finished over less often at home (seven of 15, 46.7%) than away (seven of 11, 63.6%).
• This year the Magic are 9-4 at home when moneyline favorites (.692 winning percentage). On the road they are 3-3 (.500).

Magic Recent Stats

Magic Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Desmond Bane gives the Magic 19 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• The Magic are getting 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game from Anthony Black this season.
• Wendell Carter Jr. is putting up 11.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2 assists per contest. He is draining 52.7% of his shots from the floor and 42.9% from 3-point range, with 1.2 triples per game.
• Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. He is sinking 44.8% of his shots from the field and 26.6% from 3-point range, with 1.1 triples per game.
• The Magic are getting 6.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Goga Bitadze this season.

Magic Player Props

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