Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
The Orlando Magic (23-18) travel to Wisconsin on Wednesday to face the Milwaukee Bucks (20-17) at Fiserv Forum. Both teams enter the matchup with recent successes, hoping to maintain their positive momentum in this Eastern Conference clash. Orlando arrives after halting a two-game losing streak with a hard-fought 104-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
Cole Anthony spearheaded the Magic’s efforts, scoring 27 points on an efficient 11-of-17 shooting performance. Paolo Banchero and Jonathan Isaac contributed 20 points each, while Anthony Black added a valuable 17 points and six assists off the bench. The Magic shot 48% from the field despite struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 7-of-30 three-point attempts. After trailing by nine points in the third quarter, Orlando's defense stepped up in the fourth, holding Philadelphia to just 22 points and securing the win. Milwaukee, 3rd in Central Division, has been on a roll, winning four of their last five games. The Bucks are coming off an impressive 130-115 home victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge with a triple-double, tallying 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists. Damian Lillard added 24 points and seven assists, while Brook Lopez chipped in 21 points. The Bucks set the tone early with a dominant 47-point first quarter, building a 21-point lead by halftime and cruising to victory. Milwaukee shot 49% from the field and drained 17-of-45 from three-point range in the win.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Form
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0.585 | 82 | 48 | 34 | 8 |
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0.5 | 82 | 41 | 41 |
Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic Latest Matches
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Milwaukee Bucks against Orlando Magic : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
D. Lillard
G. Antetokounmpo
T. Prince
C. Anthony
K. Caldwell-Pope
T. da Silva
P. Banchero
Substitutes
A. Green
R. Rollins
S. Umude
D. Wright
P. Connaughton
M. Beauchamp
K. Middleton
B. Portis
C. Livingston
J. Suggs
A. Black
T. Queen
C. Joseph
C. Houstan
J. Isaac
Milwaukee Bucks - Orlando Magic Key Points
- The road team is 5-1 in the Magic's last 6 games
- The Bucks are 1-2 as home favorites in their last 3 after a win
- The Magic are 4-0 ATS vs. Eastern Conference opponents in their last 4 games
- The Bucks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference opponents following a win
Our Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando, 1st in Southeast Division, holds a slim 1.5-game lead over the Miami Heat in the Southeast Division. The team has benefited from the return of Paolo Banchero, who missed more than 30 games earlier in the season but has reclaimed his role as the Magic’s leader in scoring, rebounding, and assists. However, the Magic remain short-handed, with Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Gary Harris all unavailable, and six players listed as game-time decisions.
Milwaukee enters the matchup trailing the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers by 12.5 games in the Central Division. The Bucks will again be without Khris Middleton, while Giannis Antetokounmpo and two others are listed as game-time decisions.
The Bucks’ depth will be tested as they play their second game in as many nights. In the most recent meeting between these teams last Friday, Milwaukee edged Orlando 109-106 in a tightly contested game in Florida. The Magic will aim to turn the tables and seek revenge on the Bucks' home court. With both teams dealing with injuries but showing resilience, the game promises to be a competitive encounter. Our prediction for Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Orlando to win and cover.
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