Nuggets vs Magic Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 6, 2024, 2:10AM | Published: Jan 5, 2024, 4:32AM
The Denver Nuggets will square off with the Orlando Magic in NBA action at Ball Arena on Saturday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
With star players Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the Nuggets are looking to overcome a Magic team that includes Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Nuggets vs Magic game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Nuggets vs Magic
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Denver-Orlando NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 79% chance of beating the Magic at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets vs Magic: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Ball Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.23, Magic $5.20
- Line: Nuggets -10 ($1.98), Magic +10 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 222.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $2.04
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Nuggets at $1.23 and the Magic at $5.20.
The Nuggets are 10-point favourites against the Magic, with odds of $1.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Magic (+10) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 222.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nuggets (-10) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 222.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Nuggets vs Magic: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Orlando at $5.20 with Betfair (1.4% edge)
- Line: Nuggets -10 at $1.98 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 222.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (50% probability)
Our Nuggets vs Magic best bets are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Nuggets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Magic to win is our recommended option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Nuggets vs Magic: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Magic at Ball Arena on Saturday has the Nuggets winning 116-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Denver vs Orlando on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Nuggets vs Magic: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Nuggets vs Magic without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Nikola Jokic is expected to step up for the Nuggets with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, while Paolo Banchero is projected to finish with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the Magic.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 26 | 12 | 10 |
| Jamal Murray | 22 | 4 | 7 |
| Michael Porter | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| Aaron Gordon | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 26 | 7 | 6 |
| Jalen Suggs | 16 | 4 | 3 |
| Cole Anthony | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Moritz Wagner | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Anthony Black | 6 | 3 | 2 |
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Nuggets vs Magic: Preview
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Magic at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Saturday 6 January 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Denver vs Orlando predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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