Friday, Jan. 5 vs. Orlando Magic, Ball Arena, 7:00 p.m.

ORL +9.5, +330
DEN -9.5, -425
TOTAL 222


The Denver Nuggets return home in epic fashion, after a last second half court buzzard beater by Nikola Jokic to beat the Golden State Warriors. Now they play another back-to-back game at Ball Arena tonight. The Orlando Magic are the opponent and they bring a young athletic team led by Paolo Banchero. The Magic are on a three game losing streak, but have the fortune of playing the Nuggets on back-to-back games after a late west coast game. The Nuggets starting five are expected to play tonight and Reggie Jackson is listed as probable, while Julian Strawther is listed as questionable.

BET OF THE NIGHT: ORLANDO MAGIC +9.5 -112 DK

The Nuggets have been playing well against every team but the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. The Nuggets lost to the Magic earlier this year on November 22, 119-124, and this spread seems too high for the Nuggets after a tough, come from behind game last night. The Nuggets should win, just not by ten tonight. Bet the spread.

Thanks for reading.
¡Vamos Los Nuggets!
Bet Smart, Be Lucky – Iggy