The Orlando Magic (4-4) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (5-3) to Amway Center Saturday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bucks vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Milwaukee won all 3 games last season
The Magic lost to the Atlanta Hawks Thursday in Mexico City 120-119, but they did cover as 3.5-point underdogs. Orlando is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) over its last 4 games and 6-2 ATS on the season – the Under is 5-3 in its games. The Magic are led by former No. 1 overall pick F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 18.0 points per game.
The Bucks lost at the Indiana Pacers Thursday 126-124, failing to cover as 1-point favorites. They are just 1-6-1 ATS on the season and 0-3 ATS over their last 3. In away games, Milwaukee is 0-3 ATS and 1-2 straight up. It is led by F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 28.1 points per game.