Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23

The Magic and Bucks are set to face off at 8:00 ET on BSW. The Bucks will host the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 238.5 points, with the Bucks being the favored team playing at home against the Magic.

ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Orlando Magic +8.5

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.

WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-109 in favor of the Bucks.
• Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will Orlando Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Coming into today’s matchup against the Bucks, the Magic have a 16-10 record and are looking to snap their three game losing streak. In the Eastern Conference, they are 4th overall and are the top team in the Southeast division.

In terms of the spread, Orlando currently holds an ATS record of 17-9, which is above .500. Orlando has gone 8-2 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 9-7 when playing as underdogs.

The Magic’s offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 106 points against the Heat. In that game, they made 9/36 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 46.1%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Paolo Banchero who comes into today’s matchup averaging 20.6. Franz Wagner also heads into the game with a PPG average of 19.8.

So far this season, the Magic defense has been performing well, ranking 4 in the NBA at 110.1 points allowed per contest.

So far this season, the Magic’s defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 5th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 24.4 times per game vs. Orlando.

Will the Bucks Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Coming into today’s game, the Bucks are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and are 1st in the Central division. They have an overall record of 20-7 and are currently riding a five game winning streak.

So far, Milwaukee is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 12-15. The Bucks maintain an ATS record of 5-5 on the road, while they have a 7-10 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

The Bucks offense is coming off a game where they scored 132 points against the Spurs. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.2% and connected on 18 threes. On the offensive front, the Bucks have a season-long field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 2nd in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 7th in terms of percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the Bucks’ defense is giving up an average of 119.2 points per contest.

On two point field goal attempts, the Bucks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.9% and allowing 34.9% from beyond the arc.