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

The Denver Nuggets (19-6) aim to extend a five-game winning stretch when they host the Orlando Magic (15-11) on December 18, 2025 at Ball Arena. Thursday's game between the Nuggets and the Magic sees the Nuggets as a strong, 7.5-point favorite. The matchup has a point total of 236.5.

Take a look at 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 (+ 7.5)
O/U Pick: Over (236.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 121 - Magic 116

Nuggets vs. Magic Betting Insights

• The Nuggets and their opponent have combined to score over 236.5 points, the current matchup's over/under, in 16 of 25 games this year.
• The Magic have played in nine games this year (34.6% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 236.5 points.
• The Nuggets and the Magic combine to average 7.0 more points per game than the total of 236.5 set for this matchup.
• The Nuggets and the Magic have seen their opponents average a combined 6.2 fewer points per game than the point total of 236.5 set in this outing.
• Denver has come away with 17 wins in the 22 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Orlando has been victorious in three of the seven contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Denver holds a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head matchups against Orlando.
• The Nuggets also have a 2-0 record against the spread when facing the Magic.

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.
• Denver and its opponents have combined to score an average of 237.1 points over its last 10 games, 0.6 more than the 236.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Nuggets have played 25 games, with 15 wins against the spread.
• Denver has been favored by 7.5 points or more 16 times this season and are 9-7 ATS in those contests.
• Nuggets games this year have hit the over on 17 of 26 set point totals.
• The Nuggets put up 11.5 more points per game (125.6) than the Magic give up (114.1).
• When Denver puts up more than 114.1 points, it is 14-9 against the spread and 18-5 overall.
• The Nuggets are shooting 51.6% from the field this season, 4.0 percentage points higher than the 47.6% the Magic allow to opponents.
• Against the spread, the Nuggets have played worse at home, covering six times in 11 home games, and nine times in 14 road games.
• When it comes to point totals, Denver hits the over more consistently at home, as it has exceeded the total eight times in 11 opportunities this season (72.7%). On the road, it has hit the over nine times in 14 opportunities (64.3%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Nuggets have won a lower percentage of their home games (.600) compared to away games (.917).

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic posts 29.8 points, 12.4 rebounds and 10.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Jamal Murray puts up 24.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Peyton Watson posts 10.5 points, 4.8 boards and 1.6 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks.
• Cameron Johnson averages 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. averages 12.2 points, 1.5 assists and 2.0 boards.

Nuggets Player Props

Magic Recent Trends

• The Magic are 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 games.
• Orlando's average total over the last 10 games is 4.6 points fewer than the 236.5 total given for this matchup.
• In the Magic's 26 games this season, they have 12 wins against the spread.
• This season, Orlando won ATS in its only game as an underdog of 7.5 points or more.
• Magic games this season have gone over the total in 14 of 26 opportunities (53.8%).
• The Magic put up only 1.7 more points per game (117.9) than the Nuggets allow their opponents to score (116.2).
• When it scores more than 116.2 points, Orlando is 9-5 against the spread and 11-3 overall.
• The Magic are shooting 47.0% from the field, 0.4% higher than the 46.6% the Nuggets' opponents have shot this season.
• The Magic's winning percentage against the spread at home is .400 (6-9-0). On the road, it is .545 (6-5-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Orlando's games have finished over less frequently at home (seven of 15, 46.7%) than away (seven of 11, 63.6%).
• This season 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

• Desmond Bane is averaging 19.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest. He's also sinking 44.6% of his shots from the field and 35.3% from 3-point range, with 1.8 triples per game.
• On a per-game basis, Anthony Black gives the Magic 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Wendell Carter Jr. gives the Magic 11.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while putting up 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Paolo Banchero gets the Magic 20.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest while posting 0.6 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Tristan da Silva gives the Magic 9.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while posting 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Magic Player Props

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