On January 15, 2025, the Orlando Magic will face the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Both teams recently competed, with the Bucks narrowly beating the Magic 109-106 last Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 41 points, while Damian Lillard contributed 29. Currently, the Magic are positioned 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-18, while the Bucks sit 5th at 21-17.
The game has significant implications for both teams, with the Magic holding a 9-11 record on the road and a point differential of +2. In contrast, the Bucks have shown strength at home with a 6-4 record in their last ten games. Betting odds favor Milwaukee, with a spread of -6 and an over/under set at 211 points.
Expert predictions suggest a potential upset, with some analysts backing the Magic to cover the spread while the Bucks are favored on the moneyline. Trends indicate Milwaukee's dominance at home against Orlando, winning 17 of their last 19 matchups. However, the Magic have performed well recently, covering the spread in 5 of their last 6 contests against the Bucks.