Bucks vs. Magic Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds for the NBA Cup
Tonight's NBA Cup Quarterfinal between the Magic and Bucks is sure to be a good one. Even though the Magic are without Franz Wagner, they just may have enough scoring and defense to take down the surging Bucks. Matt McCuen gives his best bet.
Matt McCuen - December 10, 2024, 1:34 PM EST
3 minBucks vs. Magic Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds for the NBA Cup
The Orlando Magic and the Milwaukee Bucks meet for an NBA Cup showdown tonight as both teams try to advance to the semifinals with a win.
The Milwaukee Bucks got off to a slow start this season but have been playing much better ball lately. Meanwhile, the Magic have been one of the best stories in the NBA to this point.
Which team can get a win in Tuesday night's NBA Cup Quarterfinals and advance to the semis? Let's take a look and find out.
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Orlando Magic s. Milwaukee Bucks Odds
Orlando Magic s. Milwaukee Bucks Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: December 10, 2024
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Where To Watch: TNT
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Orlando pulls into the contest with a record of 17-9.
After reaching the playoffs a season ago, Orlando has been one of the best teams in the East early in the season. The 17-9 record has Orlando placed third in the Eastern Conference.
The most impressive part of the Magic season is that they played well without their superstar. Paolo Banchero has played in just five games this year. The former Duke star averaged 29.0 points in those five games.
Orlando has won eight of its last ten games.
Franz Wagner has enjoyed the best year of his career with 24.4 points per game and 5.7 assists. Jalen Suggs has been solid for the Magic with 16.0 points and 3.9 assists. Big man Goga Bitadze leads the Magic with 7.3 rebounds per game.
Orlando has averaged 107.6 points per game.
Milwaukee begins this game with a record of 12-11.
Milwaukee's season has been up and down, but they have been on a roll lately. Doc Rivers's team has won eight of its last ten games. The Bucks have posted the sixth-best record in the East.
Milwaukee believes they have enough talent to compete for an NBA Championship.
The Bucks are coming off a 118-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team with 32.5 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. Dame Lillard has averaged 25.7 points per game and a team-best 7.5 assists. Veteran Bobby Portis has added 12.8 points and 7.5 rebounds.
The Bucks have averaged 113.4 points per game.
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Pick
- Pick: Orlando Magic +7.5 (-110) (Get oddschecker+ right now for just $9.99 per month. Don't miss out on this December deal!)
We are getting an inflated number tonight.
Orlando is good enough to battle and keep this game close tonight. As mentioned, the Magic have been playing great basketball lately, winning eight of their last ten games.
Let's stay red hot with another winner tonight!
