The Magic will play the Nuggets on Friday, January 5th, 2024. 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 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Orlando Magic and the Denver Nuggets set for Friday, January 5th, 2024. 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 91.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Denver Nuggets is 97.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic currently have a 7-11 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets start this matchup with a 14-3 record as a home team. They now rank 2nd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Orlando Magic currently rank 19th (113.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Denver Nuggets stand at 12th averaging 115.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.8 points against the Orlando Magic, ranking them 23rd in the league. The Denver Nuggets currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Orlando Magic have notched a 4-2 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Denver Nuggets possess a 2-3 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Orlando Magic have a 19-15 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 25-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrrrgh, mateys! The Orlando Magic be settin' sail to face the Denver Nuggets in another clash of the 2023-24 NBA season! Get ready for a battle on the court!... The fans in the Nuggets' arena be rowdy and ready to rumble. They be cheerin' their team like a pack of wild sea dogs, makin' the atmosphere electric!... The Magic have a 19-15 record overall, while the Nuggets be sittin' at 25-11. Them Nuggets be lookin' mighty fierce, but the Magic won't back down!... In the division standings, the Magic be holdin' a 4-2 record, while the Nuggets be at 2-3. It be a close race!... The Magic be scorin' an average of 113.6 points per game, but them Nuggets be even deadlier with 115.6 points per game. It be a showdown of high-scoring pirates!... So gather yer crew, me hearties, and see you courtside at today's game! And before ye set yer sails, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. There be treasure to be won!... And if ye be lookin' for more action, take a look at this game's prop bets below. It be a gamblin' adventure on the seven seas of basketball!
Best Magic at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -9 -114 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Orlando Magic are +9.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -109 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Orlando Magic are the +370 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Magic
Nuggets
1/05/24 9:10pm EST | +9.5 -110-9.5 -110 |
Underdog Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Orlando Magic underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Orlando Magic at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Magic
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
1/05/24 9:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -120Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 105.5 o -120105.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -110Bet |
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Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -115Bet |
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Jalen Suggs
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -115Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -130Bet |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -110Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 46.5 o -12046.5 u -110Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12539.5 u -105Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
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Peyton Watson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Reggie Jackson
Points Scored
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Reggie Jackson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DEN 1/05/24 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Denver Nuggets | 57 | 25 | 0.695 | +7.0 | 33-8 | 24-17 | 10-6 | 33-19 | 114.9 | 109.6 | +5.3 | W1 | 6-4 |
| y - Orlando Magic | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 29-12 | 18-23 | 9-7 | 32-20 | 110.5 | 108.5 | +2.0 | W1 | 5-5 |
Orlando Magic & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
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Orlando Magic Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Magic | +20000 Bet | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Nuggets | +300 Bet | +250 Bet |
Orlando Magic & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
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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 Friday, January 5th, 2024 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.