Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks Free Prediction

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The Milwaukee Bucks (43-37) welcome the Orlando Magic (24-56) to BMO Harris Bradley Center to open their Eastern Conference schedules. The game will air on Fox SportsNet Florida at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, April 9, 2018.

Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Bucks beat the New York Knicks, 115-102, while the Magic fell to the Toronto Raptors, 112-101.

Milwaukee dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.161 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.9 (above their season average of 20.2). New York recorded marks of 0.118 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Orlando, meanwhile, forced Toronto into a turnover percentage of 16.1 (above their season average of 11.6). Eric Bledsoe played a key role for Milwaukee with 22 points and 10 assists. Meanwhile, Khem Birch had a solid performance for Orlando, finishing with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Milwaukee appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bucks currently rank seventh in offensive efficiency, while Orlando ranks 21st in defensive efficiency.

Of the Magic’s 79 games with betting action, 46 have finished under the projected point total. Orlando holds records of 24-56 straight up (SU) and 35-42-2 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to Orlando, Bucks games have a tendency to go over the total (56.3 percent). Moreover, Milwaukee owns records of 43-37 SU and 34-41-5 ATS.

The Magic’s Mario Hezonja has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 12.2 points, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Bledsoe has averaged 25.2 points, 5.6 assists and 2.4 steals during that same time frame for the Bucks.

The Bucks lead the season series two games to one. The two teams combined to put up 243 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 207.5. Milwaukee lost 126-117 but was unable to cover as a 10-point favorite. One of Orlando’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Bucks were 9-12 (75.0 percent). In the loss, Giannis Antetokounmpo had a double-double with 38 points and 10 rebounds.

Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Bucks rank 13th in assists per game (23.2) while the Magic rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (24.4).
  • Milwaukee ranks seventh in points in the paint per game (47.4) while Orlando ranks 29th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.4).
  • The Bucks rank third in steals per game (8.8) while the Magic rank 17th (7.6).
  • Milwaukee ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.4) while Orlando ranks 18th (5.0).
  • Orlando ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while Milwaukee ranks 25th (24.7).
  • The Bucks rank third in points off turnovers per game (18.3) while the Magic rank 21st (15.5).
  • The Bucks rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (42.5) while the Magic rank 25th (45.7).
  • Orlando ranks 25th in second chance points per game (10.8) while Milwaukee ranks 26th (10.5).
  • Milwaukee ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (9.9) while Orlando ranks 19th (12.7).
  • When allowing less than 100 points, Orlando is 11-9 and Milwaukee is 16-5.
  • The Bucks are 37-20 when they reach 100 points, while the Magic are 23-31.
  • Milwaukee is 12-25-3 ATS at home, while Orlando is 20-18-1 ATS on the road.
  • The Magic have 22 unders and 17 overs in 39 road games.
  • The Bucks have 22 overs, 17 unders and 1 push in 40 home games.

Betting Trends:

  • The Bucks are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Magic are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, Milwaukee has 5 overs, while Orlando has 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • During their last five games, the Bucks have scored an average of 116.2 points per game (9.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.6 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
  • The Magic’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 4.8 for the season.