The Magic will play the Nuggets on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Orlando Magic and the Denver Nuggets set for Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Orlando Magic currently have a 93.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Denver Nuggets is 98.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic currently have a 5-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets start this matchup with a 7-4 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Orlando Magic currently rank 13th (117.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Denver Nuggets stand at 1st averaging 125.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.1 points against the Orlando Magic, ranking them 18th in the league. The Denver Nuggets currently rank 12th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Orlando Magic have notched a 5-2 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Denver Nuggets possess a 2-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Orlando Magic have a 15-11 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 19-6 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, scallywags! The Orlando Magic be facing the Denver Nuggets...in a fierce battle on the court this Thursday night in Denver.
The fans in the Nuggets' arena be rowdy and ready for action...cheering on their team with fervor as they take on Orlando.
The Magic have a 15-11 overall standing...while the Nuggets be sittin' pretty at 19-6 for the season.
Orlando holds a 5-2 division record, while Denver stands at 2-1...(a close race in their respective divisions).
So grab yer tickets and see you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below to make ye wager wisely.
Best Magic at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Over | Under |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Orlando Magic are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 236.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 236.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Magic
Nuggets
12/18/25 9:10pm EST | +6.5 -110-6.5 -110 |
Underdog Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Orlando Magic underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Orlando Magic at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Magic
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
12/18/25 9:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 121.5 o -110121.5 u -115Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 114.5 o -120114.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Black
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -110Bet |
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Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Cameron Johnson
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Desmond Bane
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
Goga Bitadze
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u +100Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Jase Richardson
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Jett Howard
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1407.5 u +105Bet |
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Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -130Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u +100Bet |
Tristan da Silva
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
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Tyus Jones
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -130Bet |
Wendell Carter Jr
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -125Bet |
Anthony Black
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
Goga Bitadze
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11836.5 u -110Bet |
Jase Richardson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -110Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 54.5 o -11054.5 u -120Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11536.5 u -115Bet |
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Wendell Carter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 21 | 8 | 0.724 | +4.5 | 9-5 | 12-3 | 3-1 | 15-7 | 125.2 | 116.5 | +8.7 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Orlando Magic | 17 | 13 | 0.567 | +9.0 | 10-4 | 7-8 | 5-2 | 12-9 | 117.2 | 114.8 | +2.4 | W1 | 5-5 |
Orlando Magic & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Orlando Magic Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Magic | +3500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +650 Bet |
Orlando Magic & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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