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Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic December 10th 2024
At 7:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-300) will host the Orlando Magic (+245) at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are currently favored by 7.5 points and the over/under line is set at 213.
This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on TNT. The Magic are 3rd in the East with a record of 17-9, while the Bucks are 6th in the conference at 12-11.
Magic vs. Bucks Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks
- Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
- Date: Tuesday, December 10th
- Betting Odds MIL -7.5, ORL +245 | MIL -300 O/U 213
The Magic Can Win If…
Orlando improved to 17-9 on the season with a 115-110 win over the Suns on Sunday. The Magic, favored by 2 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 225 points went over the pre-game line of 213.5.
After a 14-0 run by the Suns early on, Orlando found themselves trailing 27-12. The Magic battled back, tying the 2nd quarter 28-28, and edged the Suns 27-25 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 87-84 but closed strong, outscoring Phoenix 31-23 to seal the win.
Jalen Suggs led the Magic to a win over the Suns, scoring 26 points, with 14 of those coming in the 4th quarter. He hit 4 threes at a 40% rate, and finished with a 44.4% field goal percentage overall. Goga Bitadze contributed 21 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field, and added 10 points in the 3rd quarter.
As a team, the Magic shot 47.7% from the field and made 12 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Cole Anthony added 14 points, with 7 of those coming in the 1st quarter.
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Despite a rough start, the Magic tightened up defensively as the game went on, allowing just 23 points in the 4th quarter to secure a 115-110 win over the Suns. Orlando gave up 110 points on 47% shooting from the field.
The Magic struggled to defend the three, with the Suns hitting 13 threes at a 46% clip. Orlando sent Phoenix to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Magic finished with 11 steals and 6 blocks.
- In their last five games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
The Bucks Can Win If…
The Bucks moved above .500 with a 118-113 win over the Nets on Sunday, improving their record to 12-11. Milwaukee was favored by 6 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 231 points exceeded the over/under line of 215.5 by 15.5 points.
Milwaukee went on a decisive 10-0 run, stretching the score from 86-79 to 96-79, before closing out the game by outscoring the Nets 32-27 in the 4th quarter.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 34 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Nets, shooting 63.6% from the field. Bobby Portis added 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 100% efficiency, and Gary Trent Jr. contributed 20 points, making 3 threes.
Milwaukee shot 57.4% overall and 48.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 15 threes. Giannis scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, while Portis added 12 in the 4th.
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Defensively, the Bucks gave up 113 points to the Nets, allowing 34 points in the 3rd quarter but holding Brooklyn to 27 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Milwaukee allowed the Nets to shoot 50% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Bucks allowed 16 threes on 45% shooting. Brooklyn also went 15/16 from the free-throw line. Milwaukee finished with 28 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 7 blocks.
- Across the Bucks last ten home games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 113. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Bucks struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
- In their last three games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 0-3 vs. the spread.
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For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Bucks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 142-79. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -7.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 213 and our model has the Magic and Bucks finishing with a combined 221 points. Our pick is to take the over.
Magic Face Bucks in NBA Cup Quarterfinals Despite Key Injuries
The NBA Cup quarterfinals kick off Tuesday night with the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Orlando Magic. Both teams have their sights set on advancing to the semifinals in Las Vegas, but they enter the game under contrasting circumstances.
Magic’s Resilience Amid Injuries
Orlando (13-6) heads into the game following a gritty 115-110 home victory over the Phoenix Suns, maintaining their perfect 10-0 record at Amway Center. Despite missing key players, including Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, the Magic have relied on a collective effort to stay competitive.
In Sunday’s win, Jalen Suggs stepped up with 26 points, including 14 in the decisive fourth quarter. Goga Bitadze delivered a standout performance with 21 points and 16 rebounds, filling the void in the frontcourt.
“It was by committee. Each person that played stepped up, gave to the group,” Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. “We’re going to defend, pull for one another, and try to play the right way.”
Orlando’s success this season has been anchored by its defense, which ranks third in the NBA with a 105.7 defensive rating. However, injuries to Wagner (oblique) and Banchero (also an oblique issue) have tested the team’s depth. Wagner, Orlando’s leading scorer at 24.4 points per game, is expected to be re-evaluated in January. Banchero remains without a definitive timeline for his return.
Jonathan Isaac and Gary Harris also missed Sunday’s game due to hamstring injuries, with Harris ruled out for Tuesday and Isaac listed as questionable.
Bucks Look to Stay Hot at Home
Milwaukee (14-6) is coming off a hard-fought 118-113 road win over the Brooklyn Nets, snapping a brief two-game losing streak. The Bucks have leaned on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who leads the league in scoring at 32.5 points per game and continues to dominate the boards with 11.6 rebounds per contest.
Antetokounmpo carried Milwaukee on Sunday, scoring 34 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Damian Lillard added a double-double with 15 points and 11 assists, while Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr. chipped in with strong contributions off the bench.
“They were about to get away from us, and Giannis took the game over,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. “That’s what makes him so great.”
The Bucks recently welcomed back Khris Middleton, who is easing into game shape after missing the early part of the season. Middleton played 20 minutes on Sunday and scored 11 points.
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Key Matchup and Trends
While Milwaukee ranks 10th in offensive efficiency (113.9) and third in 3-point percentage (39.4%), Orlando’s stifling defense will aim to neutralize the Bucks’ scoring threats.
The Bucks have historically dominated the matchup, leading the all-time series 73-55. However, Orlando snapped Milwaukee’s 14-game win streak in the series last season, splitting four games.
What’s Next
The winner of Tuesday’s game advances to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday, where they’ll face the victor of Wednesday’s New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks matchup.
Despite the Magic’s injury concerns, their defensive tenacity and recent success make them a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, the Bucks, with a healthy roster and home-court advantage, look to capitalize on their momentum and assert their championship aspirations in the inaugural NBA Cup.
