Orlando Magic (22-17) vs Milwaukee Bucks (19-16)
Game Info: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +4.5 -- Over/Under: 209.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have been a little below their best lately as they've lost four of their last seven games overall. The Bucks will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Spurs in a 121-105 home win on Wednesday. Damian Lillard led the team in scoring with 26 points and eight assists on eight of 13 shooting, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 points with 16 rebounds and eight assists while Brook Lopez chipped in with 22 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Bucks shot 47 percent from the field and 19 of 42 from the 3-point line. The Bucks jumped all over the Spurs from the start and dominated the second quarter by 34-19 to open a 26-point lead which allowed them to cruise in the second half. The Bucks will face the Knicks following this one.
Orlando Magic
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been doing it tough as they've lost five of their last eight games overall. The Magic will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting thrashed by the Timberwolves in a 104-89 home defeat last night. Goga Bitadze led the team with 15 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, Caleb Houstan added 14 points while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Magic shot just 37 percent from the field and 10 of 40 from the 3-point line. The Magic struggled to keep pace from the start, scoring just 18 points in the first quarter to trail by as many as 24 points in a game where they were never truly a threat. The Magic will take on the 76ers after this game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last nine home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last 17 games against the Magic following a win.
- The Magic have lost 16 of their last 17 night games against Bucks teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Magic's last eight games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Kia Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic's last eight night games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Bucks' last 13 games as road favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Bucks could be slightly shorthanded with Ryan Rollins listed as questionable, while the Magic are still missing a bunch of key players including Paolo Banchero, Moritz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs to name a few. We are still waiting for the Bucks to fully hit their stride this season, but they are as healthy as they've ever been and they looked great in their big win over the Spurs on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Magic were one of the surprise teams of the league before they started losing all of their best players to injury. The Bucks have been the better team overall over the past two weeks, they are relatively healthy and they should have no trouble getting the win and cover at this short line.
Peter’s Pick Milwaukee -4.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
