The Orlando Magic (29-35) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (36-25) on Saturday, March 8th. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on FDSW. The Bucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Magic are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Magic. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Magic vs Bucks

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Magic fell to 29-35 on the season after a 125-123 home loss to the Bulls on Thursday. Orlando, who were -8.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 248 points exceeded the O/U line of 221 by 27 points.

Orlando used a 13-0 run to take control, but the Bulls responded by outscoring them 29-22 in the 4th quarter to seal the win. The Magic had led 101-96 going into the final period after a strong 3rd quarter.

The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a dominant 137-107 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday, the Bucks improved to 36-25 for the season. Milwaukee, playing at home, was favored by -11.5 points and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 244 exceeded the O/U line of 225.5 by 18.5 points.

A key moment came when the Bucks went on an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 28-22 to 39-22. Milwaukee led 43-30 after the 1st quarter and continued to build their lead, going into the 4th quarter up 106-79.

Magic Offense Breakdown

In their 125-123 loss to the Bulls, the Magic shot 46% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 27.3% clip. Paolo Banchero and Cole Anthony led the team with 20 points each, with Anthony scoring 11 in the 3rd quarter.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 19 points, shooting 80% from the field and 50% from three. Franz Wagner contributed 8 of his 18 points in the 4th quarter, while Wendell Carter finished with 17 points.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Mavericks, the Bucks shot 58.4% from the field and hit 45.7% from three, making 16 threes. Damian Lillard led the way with 34 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5% and shooting 73.3% overall. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 32 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 65% from the field.

AJ Green contributed 18 points, knocking down 6 threes at 66.7%. Lillard scored 16 points in the 1st quarter, and another 10 in the 2nd. Giannis added 12 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Kyle Kuzma scored 13 of his 17 points in the opening period.

Magic Team Defense

Defensively, the Magic struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 33 and 36 points, respectively, in their 125-123 loss to the Bulls. They tightened up a bit in the 3rd, allowing 27 points, and gave up 29 in the 4th.

Orlando allowed Chicago to shoot 50% from the field, including 37% from beyond the arc, where the Bulls hit 15 threes. The Magic also sent the Bulls to the line 30 times, where they converted 24 free throws. Orlando recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Bucks Team Defense

Defensively, the Magic struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 33 and 36 points, respectively, in their 125-123 loss to the Bulls. They tightened up in the 3rd, allowing 27 points, and gave up 29 in the 4th. Overall, Orlando allowed Chicago to shoot 50% from the field.

The Magic also had trouble defending the three, as the Bulls hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. Orlando sent Chicago to the line 30 times, where they made 24 free throws. The Magic collected 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Magic vs Bucks Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• In their last three home games, Milwaukee has averaged 118 points per game while allowing 112. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 4-6.

Magic vs Bucks Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Bucks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 131-115. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -6.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 218 and given that our model is projecting 246 points between the teams, we like the over.

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