| MATCHUP | Orlando Magic | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 35-28 | 27-36 |
| Where | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI | |
| When | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN WI | |
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Timberwolves and Mavericks and play the Cavs next. The Magic have won 9 of their last 13 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.5 points and 5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Hawks, beat the Jazz, and play the Suns next. The Bucks have won 9 of their last 15 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 111.3 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.7 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 17.5 points and 5.2 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Magic have lost 14 of their last 15 games on the second leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The Bucks have won each of their last six home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Magic.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last five road games.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last five games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bucks’ last seven Sunday games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Ryan Rollins ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Wendell Carter Jr. is one of only nine qualified centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
- Jalen Suggs is one of only 13 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.4).
- The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.7%).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (26.7).
- This season, 18.6% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line—the highest mark in the league.
Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Bucks will be without Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince.
The Magic will be without Franz Wagner. Jonathan Isaac is questionable.
Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
I’m not a fan of laying points with the Magic, especially on the road and on the end of a back-to-back. However, the Bucks are in a similar spot and they’ve been the lesser team over the last few weeks. The Bucks continue to struggle defensively and I’m interested to see what Giannis can provide after playing 27 minutes last night. The Magic should win this game and the line isn’t anything crazy. I’m going to side with the road favorite due to my lack of trust in the Bucks at the moment.