Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 4/14/24

The Magic (-193) are favored by 4.5 points in this Eastern Conference matchup against the Bucks (+158). Orlando has dropped three straight games and is currently 5th in the East, while Milwaukee is 2nd in the conference and has a record of 49-32.

This game will take place at the Kia Center in Orlando and will tip-off at 1:00 ET. You can catch the action on BSF.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +4.5

This game will be played at Kia Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, April 14th.

WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-105 in favor of the Bucks.
• Our projections have Damian Lillard finishing with Damian Lillard points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.7% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can the Bucks Pull the Upset on the Road?

Today, the Bucks are 4.5-point underdogs against the Magic. This season, Milwaukee has been the underdog in 14 of their 81 games and have gone 4-10 straight-up and 6-8 ATS as the underdog.

So far, the Bucks have an O/U record of 41-40 for the season. In their last two games, the final scores have gone over the posted O/U lines. This year, their games have averaged 235.8 points per game compared to today’s line of 214.5.

On the road, the Bucks are 16-23 ATS and 18-21 straight-up. In the Eastern Conference, their road record is the best among all teams. Overall, the Bucks are 49-32 and are currently in 2nd place in the East.

In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Thunder by a score of 125-107. They were 14.5-point underdogs in that game and are now 35-46 ATS for the season. The O/U line for that game was 224 points.

When it comes to scoring, the Bucks are one of the NBA’s top offensive teams, averaging 119.4 points per game (4th). On the road, they are averaging 117.4 points per game.

Milwaukee’s offense is led by their three-point shooting, as they are 5th in the league in three-pointers made per game (14.3). Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc (9th).

So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 61.7% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 6th in the league at 100 possessions per game.

On defense, the Bucks come into the game ranked 21st in the league in points allowed at 116.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 105 points per contest (11th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bucks are forcing 12.3 per game, which is 12th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 15th in blocked shots at 5 per game.

Will the Orlando Defense Show Up at Home?

The Magic’s O/U record for the season is 38-43, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line of 214.5 is lower than their season average of 219.1.

Orlando’s ATS record for the season is 50-31, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. As the favorite, they are 25-12 ATS this season.

In their last game, the Magic lost to the 76ers by a score of 125-113. The O/U line for that game was 215 points, and Orlando was getting 6.5 points going into the game.

The Magic are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-35. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place. At home, the Magic are 28-12 this season.

Overall, Orlando is favored by 4.5 points today. This season, they have been the favorite in 37 of their 81 games, going 28-9. In non-conference games, the Magic are 15-15 compared to 31-20 against the East.

At home, the Magic are averaging 112.6 points per game, which is 20th in the league. On the season, they are 25th in scoring at 110.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 26th in the NBA.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the league in three-pointers made per game at 11. They are also 29th in three-point attempts. Overall, Orlando is 14th in field goal percentage.

On the season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 34.6% of their games. In terms of assists, Orlando is 28th in the league. However, they are 1st in free throw attempts and 5th in free throws made.

So far, the Magic’s defense is ranked 4th in the league at 108.7 points per contest. The Magic defense is coming off a game in which they held the 76ers offense to just 45.3% shooting. Overall, they gave up 125 points to Philadelphia.