The Orlando Magic (29-35) and Milwaukee Bucks (36-25) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Bucks are 4.5-point favorites over the Magic on the spread (Bucks -4.5), with the over/under set at 216.5 total points. Milwaukee is a -190 favorite to win outright, while Orlando is +160 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Magic vs. Bucks predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, March 8.
Magic vs. Bucks Picks, Prediction
Moneyline
My Bucks vs. Magic best bet is on Milwaukee moneyline, with the best line currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I'm steering clear of the total in tonight's matchup.
My Pick: Bucks Moneyline (-190)
Magic vs. Bucks Odds
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 216.5 -110 / -110 | +160 |
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 216.5 -110 / -110 | -190 |
- Magic vs. Bucks spread: Bucks -4.5
- Magic vs. Bucks over/under: 216.5 total points
- Magic vs. Bucks moneyline: Magic +160, Bucks -190
- Magic vs. Bucks best bet: Bucks ML (-190)
Magic vs. Bucks Preview
The Orlando Magic and the Milwaukee Bucks will face off in an Eastern Conference showdown on Saturday Night. Orlando pulls into the contest with a record of 29-35. The season has been highly disappointing for the Magic.
Last season, Orlando earned the fifth seed in the East, winning 47 games. The 47 wins were the most for Orlando since 2011. Since 2013, this Magic franchise has reached the postseason just three times. Orlando has not won a playoff series since 2010.
The Magic begin this matchup 9th in the Eastern Conference. Jamahl Mosleys team trails the final playoff spot by 5.5 games. Orlando has lost five straight games. Former Michigan standout Franz Wagner leads the team with 24.9 points per game and 4.7 assists. Paolo Banchero has averaged 24.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Jalen Suggs has added 16.2 points and 3.7 assists. However, Suggs will miss the remainder of the season with an injury.
The Bucks begin this contest with a record of 36-25. After a sluggish start to the season, the Bucks appear to be championship contenders. Milwaukee owns the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference. Doc Rivers's team trails the Knicks by three games for third in the East.
Rivers has the Bucks playing well lately, having won four consecutive games and eight of their last 10. Milwaukee has reached the postseason eight straight years. The Bucks won an NBA title back in 2021, but have lost in the first round of the playoffs the last two seasons.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 30.8 points per game and 12.1 rebounds. Giannis is questionable to play tonight. Damian Lillard has enjoyed a strong season with 25.5 points and 7.2 assists per game. Kyle Kuzma has added 15.2 points and 7.4 rebounds in 11 games with the Bucks.
Magic vs. Bucks Prediction
Bucks Moneyline
We will ride with the Bucks on the moneyline for leg-one of the parlay.
Orlando has struggled lately and has consistently played bad on the road all season, with a record of 11-19 SU.
The Bucks have dominated on their home floor with a 21-9 record.
Franz Wagner Over 5.5 Rebounds
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
Franz Wagner has averaged 5.5 rebounds per game this season, and the pace of this contest pace should bode well for this prop.
Our Action Pro Report projects 6.5 rebounds for Wagner tonight.
Damian Lillard 25+ Points
Giannis has been downgraded to questionable for tonight’s game.
The absence of Giannis could bode well for this prop, as Damian Lillard will take on a more prominent scoring role without the superstar.
Dame still will be in a favorable spot to exceed this number even if Giannis does play tonight.
Lillard has averaged 25.5 points per game and 28.3 over his last three games.
Best Bet: Bucks ML (-190)
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Franz Wagner Over 5.5 Rebounds
- Damian Lillard 25+ Points
- Bucks Moneyline
Parlay Payout: +330
Bucks vs. Magic Betting Trends
