The 2023-24 NBA season continues to roll right along and there are some big matchups set to take place throughout the week. The Orlando Magic will be visiting the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night for a big showdown in the Eastern Conference.
Magic vs Bucks Picks
Not only will you want to bet on the Milwaukee Bucks to cover the 6.5 point spread, but you also want to take the over 236.5 total points.
- Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6.5
These look like two of the better teams in the Eastern Conference this season, and checking out the betting odds for this game will be interesting. Here is a look at some bets that you will want to include in your Magic vs Bucks picks and parlays.
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Odds
If you plan to make Magic vs Bucks picks and parlays then you will need to check out the odds that are set. This is no longer an NBA in-tournament matchup, but it is one of the best NBA matchups of the day.
The Milwaukee Bucks odds for this game have them as a 6.5-point betting favorite, and playing at home does impact those NBA odds. You can also look at the over/under for NBA games and that betting line is sitting at 236.5 total points.
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Picks & Parlays
Magic vs Bucks Pick:
- Milwaukee Bucks -6.5.
Even though you are going to be making a number of NBA picks on this game, you want to keep things simple right away. Taking the Milwaukee Bucks at -6.5 is the first wager to consider in this game.
Magic vs. Bucks Parlay:
- Milwaukee Bucks -6.5
- Over 236.5
- Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 31.5 Points
- Paolo Banchero Over 21.5 Points
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Information
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Location of the game: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
Date & Time: Thursday, December 21, 8:00 PM ET
How to Watch: NBA TV
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Analysis
The early part of the season was spent focusing on NBA in-tournament odds, but that is no longer the case as we are moving forward. It’s all about trying to climb up the NBA standings at this point of the season, and these are two teams that are playing well.
Orlando is coming into this game with a record of 16-10, but they have also dropped three straight games. The Magic have a ton of young talent on the roster, but at some point they are going to have to get some stops.
Milwaukee is sitting at 20-7 on the year, and they just continue to light up the scoreboard each night. The Bucks are scoring over 124 points per game this season, but they can also be good on defense.
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Picks
If you are going to be making some Magic vs Bucks picks and parlays on Thursday night then you want to make sure that you show some restraint. While looking at the NBA odds for a wide range of props is a good option, keeping things to four legs is the way to go.
When looking at the NBA team stats for the Magic and Bucks you are going to notice that this game should feature a ton of points. Not only will you want to bet on the Milwaukee Bucks to cover the 6.5 point spread, but you also want to take the over 236.5 total points.
Recent Orlando Magic games have featured some wild finishes, and the Magic tend to get the ball in the hands of their best player late in games. Paolo Banchero is having a huge year for the Magic, and he is going to score at least 22 points in this matchup.
Milwaukee is another team with a superstar on the roster, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing like an MVP again this season. Antetokounmpo does have plenty of help from his teammates, but he is going to score at least 31 points in this game against the Magic.
Discover the latest stats and trends of this matchup here:
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