NBA Odds: Magic vs. Nuggets prediction, pick, how to watch

Orlando Magic are ending a five-game Western road trip in Denver. They are 2-2 on that trip, having beaten the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers. The Magic have grown up this season and are three games out of the play-in round of NBA playoffs. They won consecutive games against the Celtics in Boston.

Magic are playing against the Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic is injured and will be out for the game against the Magic. The Magic have a young star in Paolo Banchero. Nikola Jookic's injury could hurt the Nuggets. The Nuggets are playing against Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. They are a heavy favorite.

Magic are exhausted after a long road trip and playing at altitude. The Nuggets have been playing well recently and beat the Clippers on Friday. Magic are tired after their long trip. The Magic have a better chance to cover the spread.

Nikola Jokic is not fully fit, so he should be played for the Magic.

Magic is +10.5 to win the game against the Nuggets.