Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview | March 21

Orlando Magic (16-10 SU, 17-9 ATS) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (20-7 SU, 12-15 ATS)

When: Thursday, December 21st, 8:00 PM (ET)

Where: Fiserv Forum, WI, Milwaukee

TV: BSW

Point Spread: Orl +8.5/Mil -8.5 (Did you know that you could be betting on games at -105 odds instead of the spendier -110 you’re laying? Stop wasting your money! Start saving big bucks TODAY by making the switch to BetAnySports Sportsbook! We’ve advertised them since 2007 with ZERO complaints!)

Total: 238.5

Money Line: Magic +277/Bucks -348

Notable Injuries

Magic

• Joe Ingles (Questionable) Ankle
• Markelle Fultz (Out) Knee
• Kevon Harris (Out) Coach’s Decision

Bucks

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Questionable) Foot
• Jae Crowder (Out) Groin

Recent Form

With an overall record of 16-10, the Magic are 4th in the Eastern Conference and hold a 1st place position in the Southeast division. In their last ten games, the Magic are 5-5 and are set to take on the Bucks.

When you break down the Bucks’ last ten games, they have gone 8-2 and come into today’s game against the Magic with an overall record of 20-7. At home, the Bucks are 15-2 compared to 5-5 on the road this season.

The Historicals

The Bucks have had the better record vs the spread over the last 5 games, going 3-2. The team’s average scoring margin in these contests sits at 9 points per game. The over-under record in these same games is 3-2, with the teams combining for an average of 237 points per game.

Analysis

The Magic offense is coming off a game in which they scored 106 points vs. the Heat. Overall their field goal percentage was 46.1% while connecting on 9 threes. The top scorer for the Magic was Cole Anthony with 20 points, while Franz Wagner also added 15 to the scoreboard.

At this time, the Magic’s defense is positioned 4 in the NBA, permitting 110.1 points per game.

Opponents are hitting 53.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.8% of their three-point attempts.

The Bucks are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 132 points vs. the Spurs. This figure is more than their season average of 124.7 points per game. Damian Lillard was the leading scorer for the Bucks, putting up 40 points. In addition, Bobby Portis contributed 23 points.

Currently, the Bucks’ defense holds the 23 rank in the NBA, allowing 119.2 points per game.

Opponents are hitting 53.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.9% of their three-point attempts.

Betting Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Magic have a straight-up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 106 points per game in this stretch.
• Across their last three home contests, Milwaukee has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 120 points per game.
• The last ten games that Orlando was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Bucks have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

The Bucks have been excellent at home all season long and appear to be hitting their stride on offense. Although their defense is still not locked in as they have been in years past, I don’t see the Magic being able to keep Giannis or Lillard in check. I like the Bucks to cover this one at -8.5. 

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