Bucks vs. Magic NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 21

Bucks vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 21, 2023
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Fiserv Forum -- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Coverage: BSWI and BSFL

The Milwaukee Bucks (20-7) are 9-point favorites as they look to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the Orlando Magic (16-10) on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Fiserv Forum. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on BSWI and BSFL. The matchup's point total is set at 239.5.

Bucks vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Bucks vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

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Bucks vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Bucks have put together a record of 12-15-0 against the spread this season.
• The Magic have 17 wins against the spread in 26 games this season.
• Games involving the Bucks have hit the over 19 times out of 26 chances this season.
• Magic games this season have gone over the point total 13 times in 26 opportunities (50%).
• When playing at home, Milwaukee sports a worse record against the spread (7-10-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-5-0).
• The Bucks have eclipsed the total in 12 of 17 home games (70.6%), compared to seven of 10 road games (70%).
• Orlando's winning percentage against the spread at home is .786 (11-3-0). On the road, it is .500 (6-6-0).
• Both at home (seven of 14) and on the road (six of 12), the Magic's games have finished over (in terms of the over/under) 50% of the time.

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points, 5.5 assists and 11.1 boards.
• Damian Lillard is averaging 26.4 points, 7.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds.
• Brook Lopez is averaging 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 3.0 blocked shots (first in NBA).
• Bobby Portis is averaging 13.1 points, 6.7 boards and 1.2 assists.
• Khris Middleton is averaging 12.7 points, 4.2 assists and 4.7 rebounds.

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Magic.
• Franz Wagner averages 19.8 points, 5.8 boards and 3.9 assists. He is also sinking 44.6% of his shots from the floor and 28.3% from 3-point range, with 1.4 treys per game.
• The Magic receive 15.0 points per game from Cole Anthony, plus 4.2 boards and 3.6 assists.
• Jalen Suggs averages 12.4 points, 3.5 boards and 2.5 assists. He is making 47.1% of his shots from the floor and 37.4% from 3-point range, with 1.7 treys per contest.
• Goga Bitadze averages 7.4 points, 6.3 boards and 1.8 assists. He is making 59.7% of his shots from the field.

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