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A matchup featuring an NBA team on a roll, the Milwaukee Bucks (46-18 overall and 9-1 during their past 10 games), and the Orlando Magic (27-38) will commence at Amway Center on March 7, 2023. The Bucks are three-point favorites as they try to prolong their hot streak. The over/under for the matchup is 227 points.
How to bet Bucks vs. Magic
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with sportsbooks listing the Bucks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Bucks have -148 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at +126 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 227 points.
Bucks vs. Magic Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSF
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Amway Center
Bucks vs. Magic Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Bucks are 35-24-5 this season. Milwaukee has been chosen as the favorite in 52 games this year and has walked away with the win 42 times (80.8%) in those games. Bucks games this year have gone over the total in 30 out of 65 opportunities (46.2%).
The Magic are 35-28-2 against the spread this year. Orlando has gone 21-31 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 40.4% of those games). Magic games this year have hit the over on 31 of 65 set point totals (47.7%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Bucks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 52 | 31.2 | 11.9 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Jrue Holiday | 53 | 19.9 | 5.1 | 7.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Brook Lopez | 63 | 14.9 | 6.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Bobby Portis | 53 | 13.7 | 9.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Khris Middleton | 21 | 13.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
Magic
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 58 | 20 | 6.6 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Franz Wagner | 64 | 18.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 44 | 15 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Markelle Fultz | 44 | 13.3 | 4.1 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Cole Anthony | 45 | 12.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable (Knee), Jrue Holiday: Questionable (Neck), Serge Ibaka: Out (Personal), Wesley Matthews: Out (Calf)
Magic: Patrick Beverley: Out (Trade Pending), Wendell Carter: Questionable (Hip), Jonathan Isaac: Out (Injury Management), Gary Harris: Questionable (Adductor)
What you need to know about the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is posting 115.6 points per game this year (10th-ranked in NBA), but it has really played well on defense, surrendering just 111.5 points per game (fifth-best). Offensively the Bucks have performed better when playing at home this season, putting up 119.6 points per game, compared to 111.2 per game in away games. The Bucks have seen an increase in scoring recently, putting up 121.3 points per game in their last 10 contests, 5.7 points more than the 115.6 they’ve scored this year.
Milwaukee ranks fourth-best in the NBA by making 14.8 treys per game. In terms of three-point percentage, it ranks 11th in the league at 36.5%. The Bucks have taken 55.2% two-pointers and 44.8% from three-point land this season. Of the team’s buckets, 64.9% are two-pointers and 35.1% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Orlando Magic
In 2022-23, Orlando is third-worst in the league on offense (111 points scored per game) and 17th on defense (113.7 points conceded). At home the Magic are scoring 113.3 points per game, 4.6 more than they are averaging away (108.7). The Magic have played worse offensively over their last 10 games, compiling 110.1 points per contest, 0.9 fewer points their than season average of 111.
In 2022-23 Orlando is fifth-worst in the NBA in 3-point makes (10.6 per game) and rank 23rd in 3-point percentage (34.6%). The Magic take 64.1% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 35.9% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 73.6% of the Magic’s buckets are 2-pointers, and 26.4% are 3-pointers.
Bucks vs. Magic Predictions and Pick
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