Nuggets vs. Magic Betting Preview (March 23, 2021)

The Nuggets start off a three-game road trip with a tilt against the Magic in Orlando. Denver is hoping to bounce back from their Sunday night loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Let’s take a look at the different markets out there for Colorado sports bettors in our Nuggets vs. Magic betting preview, complete with the best odds, picks, and predictions.

Nuggets vs. Magic Betting Preview

This game features a matchup between two All-Star centers from Europe — Nikola Jokic and Nikola Vucevic. The pair of Nikolas are similar in how they play. Both players can do the normal things centers do in the NBA like rebound and score in the paint, but there’s much more to these players than meets the eye.

Vucevic is one of the best passing bigs in the NBA today and Jokic might be the best passer in the NBA regardless of position. The center battle will take center stage in Tuesday’s game.

Nuggets vs. Magic Odds

Game lines courtesy of FanDuel Colorado:

• Spread: Nuggets -7.5 (-110) // Magic +7.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Nuggets -310 // Magic +250
• Total: Over 217.5 (-108) // Under 217.5 (-112)

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Bets We Like With A Nuggets Win

Nikola Jokic Over 8.5 Assists (-125)

Nikola Jokic has hit the over on 8.5 assists in his last three games and four of his last five. Like we said, he might be the best passer in the NBA so even though this total is high, it makes sense to roll the dice.

The Nuggets are 13-10 when Jokic tallies nine or more assists. It’s a safe bet to take the over on this assist total if you believe Jokic can lead the Nuggets to a win.

Grab this Nikola Jokic player prop bet on FOX Bet Colorado by clicking here.

 

Bets We Like With A Magic Win

Evan Fournier Over 2.5 (-134)

Evan Fournier might not be in Orlando after this week, but look for him to finish out his Magic tenure strong. Fournier has hit at least three triples in 13 of his 24 games this season. The Magic are 7-6 in those 13 games.

The veteran wing is unafraid of taking the big shot and willing to chuck it from deep if Denver leaves him open. The price on this prop isn’t great, but the juice is worth the squeeze.

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Bets We Like Regardless Of Outcome

Will Barton Over 15.5 Points (+115)

This bet is worth it based on the price you can get it at. Will Barton going over 15.5 points at plus-money is a deal you shouldn’t pass up. Barton has scored 16 or more points in his last eight games.

Of course, even a shorthanded version of the Orlando Magic plays solid defense, but we still love Barton at this point total no matter the outcome of the game.

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Nuggets vs. Magic Betting Pick, Prediction

Denver has not been a model of consistency this year, but they are still going to cover the spread against Orlando on Tuesday. The Magic are shorthanded due to injuries and there is a cloud of trade speculation hanging over the team. Let’s go with the Nuggets to take care of business against the Magic.

The Pick: Nuggets -7.5