With the Nuggets relying on their sharpshooting guard to continue his recent hot streak, Jamal Murray could score over 18.5 points against the Magic on Sunday.

Even without MVP Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets are playing at a high level and Jamal Murray has been a major contributor. This season, he's averaging 18.6 points and has had more than 18.5 points in 17 games. Over the last 20 games, he's averaging 20.25 points and has had more than 18.5 points in 11 games, while over the last 10 games, he's averaging 21.4 points and has had more than 18.5 points in 5 games. Most recently, he's had more than 18.5 points in 5 straight games against Orlando.

The Magic have been struggling as of late, losing their last four games and allowing the 6th most points to opposing point guards. This could provide Murray with plenty of space to operate and create opportunities for himself and his teammates. His sharpshooting, combined with his ability to create off the dribble and draw fouls, could make it difficult for the Magic to contain him.

Murray's recent production and the Magic's defensive woes make it a wise choice to consider the over for his points on Sunday. He's been consistently scoring over 18.5 points against orlando in his career and the Magic's defensive deficiencies should give him plenty of chances to improve on that total. With the Nuggets relying on their sharpshooting guard to continue his recent hot streak, Jamal Murray has scored more than 18.5 points in 11 of his last 20 games and in 5 of his last 10 games, making it a reasonable bet that he could score over 18.5 points against the Magic on Sunday.