The Denver Nuggets (19-6) are favored (-6.5) to build on a five-game win streak when they host the Orlando Magic (15-11) at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Ball Arena. The game airs on ALT, KTVD, KUSA, and FDSFL.
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Nuggets vs. Magic Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final result of Nuggets 121, Magic 116.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-271)
- Total Pick: Over 236 (computer predicts 236.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Magic (+6.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Magic Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2025 | Nuggets | -5.5 | 217.5 | -247 | +202 | 112-90 DEN |
| 1/19/2025 | Nuggets | -7.5 | 222.5 | -295 | +237 | 113-100 DEN |
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Denver's ATS record is 15-10-0 this season.
- The Nuggets have a 10-7 record against the spread in games they were favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Denver's 26 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (65.4%).
- The Nuggets have entered the game as favorites 22 times this season and won 17, or 77.3%, of those games.
- Denver has a record of 12-4, a 75% win rate, when it's favored by -271 or more by bookmakers this season.
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando's ATS record is 12-14-0 this season.
- The Magic are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 14 of Orlando's 26 games with a set total.
- The Magic have gone 3-4 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 42.9% of those games).
- Orlando has played as a moneyline underdog of +220 or longer in just one game this season, which it lost.
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Nuggets vs. Magic Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Peyton Watson: Questionable (Side),
Tim Hardaway Jr.: Questionable (Illness),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle)
Magic
Magic:
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee),
Jalen Suggs: Out (Hip),
Tristan da Silva: Questionable (Shoulder),
Colin Castleton: Out (Thumb),
Franz Wagner: Out (Leg)
Nuggets vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ALT, KTVD, KUSA, and FDSFL
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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