Milwaukee Bucks (36-25) vs Orlando Magic (29-35)
Game Info: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)
The Line: Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -7 — Over/Under: 217.5
The Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks meet Saturday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Raptors and Bulls, and they play the Rockets, Pelicans, and Timberwolves next. The Magic have lost five straight games and are 6-17 since January 15.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.2 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 105.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25 points and 4.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.2 points and 6.9 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Hawks and Mavs, and they play the Cavs, Pacers, and Lakers next. The Bucks have won eight of their last nine games and are improving their odds of home-court advantage in the playoffs.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.6 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.9 points and 12.1 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.4 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last 12 night games against Magic teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have lost each of their last 10 games at Fiserv Forum.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The road team has won seven of the Magic’s last eight games.
- The Magic have covered the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs against the Bucks.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a home win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (45.2%).
- The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.3%).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.8).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (30.6%).
Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Pat Connaughton due to a calf injury. Gar Trent Jr. is doubtful with a knee injury.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Magic got healthy and forgot how to play basketball. The Magic have lost five straight games and have failed to cover all of those games as well. The Magic lost twice to the Raptors at home and then to the Bulls, all as massive favorites. The Magic are broken and it might be too late to fix them. The Bucks are playing their most consistent ball of the season and they’re 21-9 SU at home. I’ve been fading the Magic a lot over the last two months and there’s no reason to stop given their recent efforts. Give me the Bucks and the chalk.