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Orlando Magic (23-18) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (21-17)
January 15, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Milwaukee Bucks -6; Over/Under: 211
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The Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Bucks vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Magic Pick.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic lost to the Bucks, beat the 76ers, and they play the Celtics, Nuggets, and Raptors next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 103.2 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 28.4 points and 5.3 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.


Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Kings, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Raptors, 76ers, and Pelicans next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 112.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.8 points and 4.4 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Khris Middleton is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

  • The Magic have lost each of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents.
  • The Bucks have won each of their last 18 games against the Magic following a win.
  • The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a win.
  • The home team has covered the spread in each of the Bucks’ last four games.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

  • The Bucks have lost each of their last two games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Magic have won six of their last seven games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
  • The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (31.5) this season.
  • Taurean Prince ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.7%) this season.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

  • Cole Anthony is the only player to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
  • Paolo Banchero is one of only nine players in the league to have scored 50+ points in a game this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.6).
  • The Bucks rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
  • The Magic rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (104.8).
  • The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (103.2).

Bucks vs Magic Injury Report

Khris Middleton (ankle) and Gary Trent Jr. (hip) are questionable.

The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, and Jalen Suggs. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Goga Bitadze are questionable, while Jett Howard is doubtful.

Bucks vs Magic Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks are playing their second game in two days, but they’re comfortably the healthier team. Even if Trent and Middleton don’t play, their situation is better than the Magics. The Magic are still missing half their rotation and could be down KCP as well. The Bucks are inconsistent, and they’re not making bettors money, but at home, this is a game they should win if they’re serious about gaining ground in the standings. It’s hard to win in this league when you’re missing so many key players, and the Bucks have won eight of the last 10 games against the Magic. The line is reasonable. I’ll roll with the Bucks.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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