Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread, Injury Report, Starting 5s and Picks – January 15th

The Orlando Magic travel to Denver to play the Nuggets on Sunday night. In Mile-High City, two teams compete on opposite ends of their respective conference’s playoff pictures in the hardwood. Orlando comes on after suffering a 112-108 away setback against Utah on Friday night despite being covered as a five-point underdog.

A five-point underdog, Denver defeated the Clippers 115-103 away on Friday night. Denver has won 11 of the last 12 meetings and has a slim 34-33 lead in the entire regular-season series between teams.

Orlando is averaging 110.3 points per game this season, which ranks them 27th in the league ahead of this matchup. Orlando ranks 18th in the league for rebounding with 43 rebounds per game and 28th with 22.3 assists per game.

Orlando’s prolific defense, which allows 113.9 points per game, ranks 16th in the league. Paolo Banchero leads Orlando with a season average of 21.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. With an annual field goal percentage of 46.9%, Orlando ranks 18th in the league.

Averaging 117 points per game this season, Denver ranks sixth in the league on offense. Denver ranks second in assists per game at an average of 28.6, while it ranks 15th in rebounds at 43.3 per game.

Denver ranks 14th in goal defense and concedes an average of 113 points per game. Nikola Jokic has been the team’s top scorer this season with 24.9 points, 11 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game.

Denver shoots 50.9% from the field, which puts them second in the league. Denver shoots 12.3 three-pointers per game, ranking 12th overall, while the team as a whole attempts 40.1% of their three-pointers for first place.

Details of the match between Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets

Fixture: Orlando Magic in Denver

Date and Time: Sunday, January 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado

Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Report

Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets betting odds

Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets from 5s

Denver

PG – Jamal Murray | SG – Kentavious Caldwell Pope | SF Michael Porter Jr | PF – Aaron Gordon | C – DeAndre Jordan

Orlando

PG: Markelle Fultz; SG: Franz Wagner; SG: Gary Harris; SF: Paolo Banchero; C: Wendell Carter, Jr.

Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Betting Prediction

When it comes to dealing with the level of play in the ball arena, Denver is incredibly difficult at home, and they have to work with a deep rotation. Orlando have played hard but their offense ranks in the last five against a Denver club that is dynamic and very efficient on the offensive glass. Give Denver an edge considering how well they’re doing right now as they extend their winning streak to six games.

Choice: Denver Nuggets -10 (-110)