Orlando Magic (29-35) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (36-25)
March 8, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Milwaukee Bucks -7.5; Over/Under: 216.5
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The Orlando Magic pay a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Saturday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have been in terrible shape as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to snap a five-game losing streak after falling just short to the Bulls in a 125-123 home defeat on Thursday. Paolo Banchero and Cole Anthony led the team with 20 points each, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 19 points, Franz Wagner scored 18 points while Wendell Carter Jr chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Magic shot 46 percent from the field and nine of 33 from the 3-point line as they controlled most of the contest to take an 11-point lead in the third quarter. However, they went cold and scored just nine points in the final 7:35 to allow the Bulls to run them down in the end.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been on a tear as they’ve reeled off eight wins from their last nine games. They will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after making light work of the depleted Mavericks in a 137-107 home win on Wednesday. Damian Lillard led the team with 34 points and five assists on 11 of 15 shooting, Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 32 points with 15 rebounds and four assists while AJ Green provided the spark off the bench with six 3-pointers to finish with 18 points. As a team, the Bucks shot a sizzling 58 percent from the field and 16 of 35 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 43 points in the first quarter to take a double-digit lead. They showed no mercy, piling on the points right till the end to finish with the blowout win at home. The Bucks will meet the Cavs and Pacers after this game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last 13 games against Magic teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have lost each of their last 11 road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites following a win.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Magic’s last three games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last five games.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last 15 games as road underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Bucks’ last eight games as home favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Bucks vs Magic Prediction
The Magic are still shorthanded with Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner both out, while the Bucks are still missing Gary Trent Jr and Pat Connaughton. The Magic haven’t been able to get anything going in the absence of two of their key players, and they are coming into this fresh off a tough loss to the struggling Bulls. In contrast, the Bucks have been playing some of their best basketball of the season, they are relatively healthy, and they represent decent value at the modest line at home in this matchup. The Magic need a monster game from Banchero just to stay competitive, but I don’t think it will be enough to stop the in-form Bucks right now.
