Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Magic (-116) will travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks (-105). The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is currently sitting at 215.5.
The Magic (46-33) are currently 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast Division. On the other side, the Bucks (48-31) are 2nd in the East and 1st in the Central Division.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Magic and Bucks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Bucks have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Magic went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 232 points per game.
- Across the Magic last five road games, the team averaged 105 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Through their last five home games, Milwaukee has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bucks have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Magic have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando is 46-33 this season and is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 31-18 and 9-7 against other teams in the Southeast Division.
On the road, the Magic are 18-21 straight up and 23-16 ATS. Today’s point spread is -1, and they are 25-11 ATS as the favorite on the road.
In their last game, the Magic lost to the Rockets by a score of 118-106. The O/U line for that game was 215.5, and Orlando was favored by 2.5 points going into the game.
This season, Orlando has been favored in 28 of their 79 games and has a record of 36-43-0. As the favorite, their ATS record is 25-11, and they are 25-18 ATS as the favorite overall.
On average, the Magic’s games have finished with 218.9 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 215.5. This season, 56 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 215.5.
This season, the Magic have been a below-average offensive team, ranking 25th in the league in scoring at 110.5 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 108.5 points compared to 112.6 at home.
When it comes to pace, the Magic are 26th in the league at 96.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 14th in the NBA at 47%.
One area where the Magic have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the league in free throw attempts at 24.5 per game and are 7th in made free throws at 18.6 per game.
This season, the Magic defense has been impressive, holding the 3rd position in the league while permitting an average of 108.4 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Magic defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.8% and 35.6% from three-point territory.
In their games this season, the Bucks have averaged a combined scoring total of 236.1 points per game. Today’s over/under line is set at 215.5, and all of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.
Milwaukee has a record of 39-40-0 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 234.9 points. The team’s O/U record for the season is 39-40.
As the underdog, the Bucks have a record of 3-9 straight-up and 5-7 against the spread. On average, they have been outscored by 12.2 points per game as the underdog.
In their last game, the Bucks defeated the Celtics by a score of 104-91. The O/U line for that game was 230.5 points, and Milwaukee covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites.
The Bucks are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-31. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 33-17 compared to 15-14 against the West.
At home, the Bucks have an average scoring margin of +6.0 points per game. Their overall ATS record at home is 18-23, and they are 30-11 straight-up. On the road, they are 16-22 ATS.
At home this season, the Bucks are averaging 121.3 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA. Overall, they are 4th in the league in scoring at 119.5 points per game. In terms of pace, Milwaukee is 6th at 100.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bucks are 5th in both three-point attempts and makes. They are hitting 37% of their threes, which is 8th in the NBA. In terms of overall field goal percentage, Milwaukee is 7th at 48%.
So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 62% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 16th in the league with an average of 26.7 per game.
For the season, Milwaukee is sitting 21st in terms of points allowed per game (116.5). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. Most recently, the Bucks’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 91 points to the Celtics.
Even though they are 1 point underdogs, we see the Bucks winning this game by a score of 116-108.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- We like the Bucks on the moneyline (-105)
- The Bucks are also our pick on the spread at +1
- Projecting a combined 224 points, we like the over
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Calf – Questionable
- MarJon Beauchamp – Ankle – Out
- Jaylin Galloway – Ankle – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Franz Wagner – Ankle – Questionable
