Magic vs. Nuggets Picks & Best Bets 6th Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Denver Nuggets will host the Orlando Magic in NBA action on Thursday at Ball Arena, tipping off at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter and Christian Braun are expected to lead the way for the Nuggets, while the Magic have Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Cole Anthony.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to highlight the best Magic vs. Nuggets bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Nuggets will likely win with a projected final score of 112-106.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Magic vs. Nuggets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Magic vs. Nuggets picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Magic vs. Nuggets Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, February 6th, 2025
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena
- Spread: Magic +6 / Nuggets -6
- Moneyline: Magic +190 / Nuggets -230
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 218 Points (-110/-110)
Nuggets -6 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Nuggets have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Magic have a probability of 49%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Over 218 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 218, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 52% probability that the total will go over 218 points.
Magic vs. Nuggets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Orlando Magic at +190 via BetMGM, whilst the Denver Nuggets are available at -230 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Nuggets are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 71% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Nuggets present the best betting value, with the odds of -230 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 1.3%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Magic vs. Nuggets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Magic vs. Nuggets matchup.
Orlando Magic Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Franz Wagner | 25 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Paolo Banchero | 24 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Cole Anthony | 16 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wendell Carter | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Cole Anthony Over 4.5 Assists (+124)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Cole Anthony Over 4.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +124 |
- Our top prop bet for the Magic is on Cole Anthony to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 9.8% on the +124 odds offered by DraftKings.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic | 27 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
Michael Porter | 19 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Christian Braun | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Aaron Gordon | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Julian Strawther | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Nikola Jokic Under 9.5 Assists (+100)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic Under 9.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our best prop bet for the Nuggets is on Nikola Jokic to record under 9.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 7.5% on the +100 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Magic vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Magic vs. Nuggets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Nikola Jokic Over 9.5 Total Assists
Nikola Jokic has recorded more than 9.5 assists in 11 of his last 12 appearances (92% success rate). You can put money on him to go over 9.5 assists again at odds of -120 (55% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Christian Braun Over 14.5 Points Scored
Christian Braun has scored more than 14.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can make a bet that he'll have over 14.5 points again at odds of -115 (53%), available at DraftKings.
Michael Porter Jr. Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Michael Porter Jr. has recorded at least one blocks in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +120 (45%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Cole Anthony of the Magic to record over 4.5 assists, with a projection of 5 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Nuggets -6 to cover.
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