The Orlando Magic (21-47) open a four-game road swing to close the regular season Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks (43-25). Tip-off is 9 p.m. ET at the Fiserv Forum. Below, we analyze the Magic-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
The Magic have lost three games in a row and 10 of their last 13 contests. They have been eliminated from postseason contention and finish the season with four games on the road against three Eastern Conference teams who will be in the playoffs. They are 0-2 against the Bucks this season.
The Bucks lost 146-125 Monday night to the San Antonio Spurs, snapping a five-game winning streak. They have clinched a playoff berth and are in third place in the East, one game behind the Brooklyn Nets for second place.
Magic at Bucks: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:28 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Magic +675 (bet $100 to win $675) | Bucks -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Magic +14 (-110) | Bucks -14 (-110)
- Over/Under: 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Magic at Bucks: Key injuries
Magic
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (eye) questionable
- SG Michael Carter-Williams (ankle) out
- SF James Ennis (calf) out
- PF Chuma Okeke (ankle) out
- PF Otto Porter (foot) out
- SG Terrence Ross (back) out
Bucks
- Nothing affecting gambling odds.
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Magic at Bucks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Bucks 120, Magic 111
Money line (ML)
Betting the money line doesn’t make sense in this game unless you think the Magic can pull off the straight-up upset win.
Considering they only have three wins in their last 13 games and two of them came against teams below them in the standings, it seems highly unlikely.
PASS on the money line and go with the spread and total.
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Against the spread (ATS)
Despite one of the best records in the NBA, the Bucks are not good against the spread. They are 31-37 ATS this season. Orlando is 31-35-2.
The Bucks have not covered a double-digit spread since March 11. However, the Magic have lost by at least 10 points in each of their last three games.
Still, with that large a spread, LEAN MAGIC +14 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
This feels like a lock. The Bucks are No. 2 in the league in Over percentage at 58.2%. Orlando is No. 6 at 55.2%.
Twelve of the last 15 games for the Magic have gone Over. They have allowed 122 or more points in their last three games. The Bucks have put up 124 or more in their last four.
Take OVER 229.5 POINTS (-110).
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