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Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 12 Mar 2014
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 112-120
27-23 23-29 24-33 38-35
Position#28
Record21-52
FormLWLLL
Points / game96.7
Allowed / game102.0
vs
Position#21
Record29-41
FormLWWLL
Points / game102.2
Allowed / game104.9
USANBA
NBA2013-14
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Denver Nuggets
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ORL73
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Denver Nuggets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#22
L
93-101
93
101
-8
A20/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
129-121 OT
129
121
+8
H22/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
90-105
90
105
-15
A23/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
106-115
106
115
-9
A26/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#29
W
101-90
101
90
+11
A27/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
98-112
98
112
-14
A02/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#29
W
92-81
92
81
+11
H02/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
89-101
89
101
-12
H06/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
112-121
112
121
-9
A09/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
L
98-105
98
105
-7
A11/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
11-26
25-29
32-17
25-29
31-30
22-30
26-26
27-20
14-19
27-25
24-36
25-25
31-35
22-27
27-31
26-22
19-22
21-22
27-23
34-23
30-32
23-29
20-28
25-23
28-27
15-19
23-23
26-12
32-19
16-22
17-34
24-26
27-31
34-28
22-29
29-33
24-13
27-32
20-23
27-37
206.0Avg total
100.8Scored
105.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (73)96.7102.0198.7-5.329%
Season at home (36)99.1100.2199.3-1.144%
Season away (37)94.3103.8198.1-9.514%
Last 10 (10)100.8105.2206.0-4.430%
Last 5 (5)97.8104.0201.8-6.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)98.5106.9205.4-8.419%
vs Similar ◀ (12)97.3102.3199.7-5.033%
vs Weaker (2)96.585.5182.0+11.0100%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#8
L
89-117
89
117
-28
A22/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
95-109
95
109
-14
H24/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
95-100
95
100
-5
H26/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#14
L
89-112
89
112
-23
H28/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
96-102
96
102
-6
A02/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
L
128-132
128
132
-4
H04/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
W
115-110
115
110
+5
H06/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#25
W
134-126
134
126
+8
H08/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#18
L
107-111 OT
107
111
-4
A09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#16
L
98-105
98
105
-7
A10/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-32
27-37
23-25
20-23
27-27
25-21
18-39
25-22
21-32
24-20
24-30
26-18
8-29
28-30
20-30
33-23
24-32
24-24
25-28
23-18
25-40
24-26
34-32
45-34
41-34
27-17
11-22
36-37
42-35
35-31
33-25
24-35
29-17
25-26
19-30
21-21
22-25
23-26
23-28
30-26
217.0Avg total
104.6Scored
112.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)102.2104.9207.1-2.841%
Season at home (34)103.6103.8207.4-0.250%
Season away (36)100.8106.0206.8-5.233%
Last 10 (10)104.6112.4217.0-7.820%
Last 5 (5)116.4116.8233.2-0.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)103.1110.1213.2-6.933%
vs Similar ◀ (12)108.6111.1219.7-2.533%
vs Weaker (3)104.7102.7207.3+2.067%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: -4.5-4.5Q2Q2: -3.1-3.1Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: -3.2-3.2Q3: -5.9-5.9Q4Q4: +1.8+1.8Q4: +2.6+2.6
Orlando MagicDenver Nuggets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#22
L
36-55
36
55
-19
A20/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
L
53-60
53
60
-7
H22/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
41-44
41
44
-3
A23/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
53-62
53
62
-9
A26/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#29
L
40-44
40
44
-4
A27/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
53-61
53
61
-8
A02/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#29
L
43-46
43
46
-3
H02/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
48-41
48
41
+7
H06/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
W
61-59
61
59
+2
A09/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
51-45
51
45
+6
A11/03
NBA
99.6Avg total
47.9Scored
51.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.852.4100.2-4.627%-
Last 30 at home (13)50.850.3101.1+0.546%-
Last 30 away (17)45.554.099.5-8.512%-
Last 10 (10)47.951.799.6-3.830%-
Last 5 (5)51.250.4101.6+0.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)48.053.9101.9-5.925%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)48.651.6100.2-3.033%-
vs Weaker (2)41.545.086.5-3.50%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#8
L
46-69
46
69
-23
A22/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H24/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H26/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#14
L
36-59
36
59
-23
H28/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
48-56
48
56
-8
A02/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
L
49-66
49
66
-17
H04/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
W
68-51
68
51
+17
H06/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#25
W
77-66
77
66
+11
H08/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#18
W
54-43
54
43
+11
A09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#16
L
45-51
45
51
-6
A10/03
NBA
108.1Avg total
52.0Scored
56.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.655.6110.2-1.040%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.454.1110.6+2.344%-
Last 30 away (14)52.557.4109.9-4.936%-
Last 10 (10)52.056.1108.1-4.140%-
Last 5 (5)58.655.4114.0+3.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)53.656.9110.5-3.333%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)56.754.5111.2+2.250%-
vs Weaker (3)51.353.7105.0-2.333%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

No special markets priced for this game yet.

🔥 7. Top picks for this game

No priced selection above 70% for this game yet.

🎯 8. Shooting Profile

No box scores for these teams yet: the shooting profile appears once the data provider has them.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Not enough box scores for both teams yet (the data provider has box scores for the NBA and Europe's top competitions, not every game).

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
3
Orlando Magic wins
7
Denver Nuggets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/03/14AMilwaukee Bucks98-105
09/03/14ASan Antonio Spurs112-121
06/03/14HHouston Rockets89-101
02/03/14HPhiladelphia 76ers92-81
02/03/14AMiami Heat98-112
27/02/14APhiladelphia 76ers101-90
26/02/14AWashington Wizards106-115
23/02/14AToronto Raptors90-105
22/02/14HNew York Knicks129-121 OT
20/02/14ACleveland Cavaliers93-101
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/03/14ACharlotte Hornets98-105
09/03/14ANew Orleans Pelicans107-111 OT
08/03/14HLos Angeles Lakers134-126
06/03/14HDallas Mavericks115-110
04/03/14HMinnesota Timberwolves128-132
02/03/14APortland Trail Blazers96-102
28/02/14HBrooklyn Nets89-112
26/02/14HPortland Trail Blazers95-100
24/02/14HSacramento Kings95-109
22/02/14AChicago Bulls89-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2013-14
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL29%
HomeWLWWL44%
AwayLWLLL14%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games733637
Win %29%44%14%
Points / game96.799.194.3
Allowed / game102.0100.2103.8
Point differential-5.3-1.1-9.5
Avg total198.7199.3198.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%19%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (21)36% (14)14% (7)
Overtime %7%6%8%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2013-14
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL41%
HomeLLLWW50%
AwayWLLLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703436
Win %41%50%33%
Points / game102.2103.6100.8
Allowed / game104.9103.8106.0
Point differential-2.8-0.2-5.2
Avg total207.1207.4206.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%21%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (21)57% (14)14% (7)
Overtime %4%3%6%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder70502071%104.998.7+6.2
2 San Antonio Spurs69492071%104.498.8+5.6
3 Miami Heat69492071%102.898.0+4.9
4 Houston Rockets71502170%106.5101.1+5.4
5 Indiana Pacers72502269%98.192.1+6.0
6 Los Angeles Clippers73502368%106.8100.2+6.6
7 Portland Trail Blazers71472466%106.3101.7+4.6
8 Golden State Warriors72442861%102.597.9+4.6
9 Chicago Bulls72432960%93.591.7+1.8
10 Toronto Raptors69412859%100.696.9+3.6
11 Phoenix Suns69402958%104.8102.2+2.6
12 Dallas Mavericks73423158%102.8101.2+1.5
13 Memphis Grizzlies70403057%95.195.0+0.1
14 Brooklyn Nets69373254%97.798.0-0.3
15 Minnesota Timberwolves69363352%106.1101.8+4.3
16 Washington Wizards70353550%100.199.2+0.9
17 Charlotte Hornets72353749%94.995.9-1.0
18 New Orleans Pelicans71333846%99.7101.2-1.5
19 Denver Nuggets70294141%102.2104.9-2.8
20 Atlanta Hawks69284141%100.2102.1-1.9
21 Detroit Pistons71284339%100.2102.9-2.7
22 Cleveland Cavaliers72284439%96.4101.0-4.6
23 Sacramento Kings71274438%101.0102.7-1.8
24 New York Knicks72274538%98.1100.5-2.4
25 Los Angeles Lakers72264636%101.4107.0-5.6
26 Boston Celtics72244833%95.398.7-3.4
27 Utah Jazz72234932%94.4100.5-6.1
28 Orlando Magic73215229%96.7102.0-5.3
29 Philadelphia 76ers69165323%99.4110.9-11.4
30 Milwaukee Bucks70145620%94.1102.1-7.9
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic27232438112
Denver Nuggets23293335120
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