Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/21/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Thursday, December 21, 2023

Venue:  Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Where to Watch:  BSWI

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Magic +7.5, Bucks -7.5; Over/Under:  239 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Magic +7.5, Bucks -7.5; Over/Under:  239 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Magic +7.5, Bucks -7.5; Over/Under:  239 points

Orlando Magic:  16-9 (1st place, Southeast Division)

Milwaukee Bucks:  20-7 (1st place, Central Division)

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Orlando Magic:  6-4 last 10

Milwaukee Bucks:  8-2 last 10

The Magic are entering this game with a 16-9 record overall and they are 5-7 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Boston Celtics in their last 2 games, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Miami Heat still to be played on Wednesday night. In their game against the Celtics, Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 36 while Jalen Suggs was next on the team with 13 points. Franz Wagner led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Paolo Banchero led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 38.2% from the field, 30.6% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.9 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 17-8 this season and their O/U record is 12-12-1.

The Bucks are entering this game with a 20-7 record overall and they are 15-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the Chicago Bulls, the Indiana Pacers, the Detroit Pistons, the Houston Rockets, and the San Antonio Spurs in their last game. Damian Lillard led the team in points in that game with 40 while Bobby Portis Jr. was next on the team with 23 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in assists in that game with 16 while Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 47.2% from the field, 36.7% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 124.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 119.2 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 12-14-1 this season and their O/U record is 19-8.

The current betting odds have the Bucks listed as a 7.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bucks have looked really good this season with their 20-7 record overall and they have looked a lot better on their home court too, going 15-2 in home games this season. Meanwhile, the Magic have also looked really good in their games this season with their 16-9 record overall which has them right near the top of the East at the moment. They haven't looked as good in their road games though with their 5-7 road record and this is a tough spot for them with a home game against the Miami Heat the night before. They also just lost 2 games in a row on the road against the Celtics and the Bucks are also one of the best teams in the East right now, on a 5 game win streak too. The Bucks are playing really well lately and they are catching the Magic at the right time on their home court here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bucks to cover the spread in this game. 

Magic Bucks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, December 21, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Bucks 126 Magic 113.

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Orlando Magic: 15-8 ATS in all games. 11-5 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 6-1 ATS against Central division opponents. 4-0 OVER when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 29-20 OVER when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days.

Milwaukee Bucks: 20-30 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. 1-5 ATS after 5 or more consecutive overs. 5-9 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 19-8 OVER in all games. 12-4 OVER in home games. 11-3 OVER off a home win.

Orlando Magic:  W. Carter Jr. (C) Prob Wed - Hand. J. Ingles (SF) Ques Wed - Ankle. M. Fultz (PG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

Milwaukee Bucks:  T. Washington Jr. (PG) Ques Thurs - Ankle. J. Crowder (SF) Mid Jan - Groin.

“This is not a moral victory. We competed, we're growing. Those are great things and that's the truth. The reality is these guys are not happy about not getting the game because they feel they're at a good level of basketball and we can compete against the best teams.” - Jamahl Mosley after his team’s loss against the Celtics in their game on Sunday.

“When you look at Dame, obviously he can shoot the ball. He can stretch the floor. He just puts a lot of pressure on your defense. If you bring your bigs up, he can drive around them. He's strong enough and physical enough to finish at the rim. He just has no weaknesses on the offensive end.” - Adrian Griffin after his team’s win against the Spurs in their game on Tuesday.

PG Cole Anthony

SG Jalen Suggs

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PG Damian Lillard

SG Malik Beasley

SF Khris Middleton

PF Giannis Antetokounmpo

C Brook Lopez

PPG: P. Banchero (21)

APG: P. Banchero (4.4)

Reb/G: W. Carter Jr. (8.6)

PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (30.6)

APG: D. Lillard (7)

Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.1)

Coaches:

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (3rd season)

Milwaukee Bucks: Adrian Griffin (1st season)