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The Orlando Magic (46-35) will be looking to continue a three-game home winning streak when hosting the Milwaukee Bucks (49-32) on April 14, 2024 at Amway Center.
The Magic hit the court as 5-point favorites against the Bucks. The game’s point total is set at 214.5.
Magic vs. Bucks Odds
Point Spread for Magic vs. Bucks
The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Magic as the favorite.
Orlando vs. Milwaukee Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Orlando has -175 odds to win the game, while Milwaukee is listed at +145 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 214.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Amway Center in Orlando, Florida
- TV: BSF
Magic vs. Bucks Betting Trends
The Magic have put together a record of 50-31-0 against the spread this season. Orlando has entered the game as favorites 37 times this season and won 29, or 78.4%, of those games. Magic games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 36 times this season.
The Bucks have covered the spread 35 times in 81 games with a set spread. Milwaukee has been chosen as underdogs in 14 games this year and has walked away with the win four times (28.6%) in those games. Bucks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 41 times this year.
Magic vs. Bucks Key Players to Watch
Magic
Paolo Banchero’s numbers on the season are 22.5 points, 5.4 assists and 6.9 boards per contest, shooting 45.5% from the floor and 33.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest. Franz Wagner puts up 19.7 points, 5.3 boards and 3.7 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.4 blocks. Cole Anthony is averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 assists and 3.8 boards per game. Jalen Suggs posts 12.7 points, 3.1 boards and 2.7 assists per contest, shooting 47.1% from the floor and 39.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
Bucks
Damian Lillard averages 24.4 points, 4.4 boards and 7.0 assists, making 42.7% of his shots from the field and 35.6% from 3-point range, with 3.1 triples per game (seventh in league). Bobby Portis contributes with 13.7 points per game, plus 7.4 boards and 1.3 assists. Brook Lopez’s numbers for the season are 12.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, making 48.5% of his shots from the floor and 36.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 triples per contest. Khris Middleton gets the Bucks 15.0 points, 4.7 boards and 5.3 assists per contest, plus 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocks.
What you need to know about the Magic
The Magic sport a top-five defense this season, ranking fourth-best in the league with 108.7 points allowed per game. Offensively, they rank 25th with 110.4 points scored per contest. The Magic are grabbing 42.3 boards per game this season (25th-ranked in NBA), and they’ve allowed just 39.9 rebounds per contest (best). Looking at assists, the Magic are dishing out only 24.6 assists per game (third-worst in league).
Orlando averages 112.6 points per game at home, compared to 108.3 points per game on the road, a difference of 4.3 points per contest. While Orlando is in the bottom five in the NBA in three-pointers per game with 11.0 (worst), it ranks 24th in the league with a 35.2% three-point percentage. Orlando ranks fourth-best in the NBA by giving up 11.6 threes per game. In terms of three-point percentage allowed, it ranks 11th in the league at 36.0%.
The Magic have gone 4-6 in their past 10 contests, with a 3-7 record against the spread in that span. Five of Orlando’s past 10 games have gone over the total. The Magic have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 107.5 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.9 points fewer than the 110.4 they’ve scored this year. Orlando’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has allowed 108.2 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 108.7 points per game its opponents average on the season.
What you need to know about the Bucks
The Bucks are the fourth-best squad in the league in points scored (119.4 per game) and 21st in points conceded (116.4). In 2023-24, Milwaukee is seventh in the NBA in rebounds (44.3 per game) and 18th in rebounds conceded (44.0). The Bucks are 15th in the NBA in assists (26.7 per game) in 2023-24.
The Bucks are putting up more points at home (121.2 per game) than on the road (117.4). Beyond the arc, the Bucks are fifth-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (14.3). They are 10th in 3-point percentage at 37.4%. Giving up 12.6 3-pointers per game and conceding 35.7% from downtown, Milwaukee is 11th and eighth in the NBA, respectively, in those categories.
The Bucks have gone 3-7 over their past 10 games, with a 3-7 record against the spread during that span. Six of Milwaukee’s past 10 outings have hit the over. Over its previous 10 games, Milwaukee is putting up 110.8 points per game, 8.6 fewer points than its season average (119.4). The Bucks are surrendering 113.0 points per contest over their last 10 games, which is 3.4 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (116.4).
Magic vs. Bucks Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Magic, and we expect that Bucks will cover the spread (Magic -5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 214.5 points.
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