Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 1/15/25, 3:46 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 1/15/25 at 5:59 AM in NBA Picks

The Orlando Magic (23-18) travel to Wisconsin on Wednesday to face the Milwaukee Bucks (20-17) at Fiserv Forum. Both teams enter the matchup with recent successes, hoping to maintain their positive momentum in this Eastern Conference clash. Orlando arrives after halting a two-game losing streak with a hard-fought 104-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.

Cole Anthony spearheaded the Magic’s efforts, scoring 27 points on an efficient 11-of-17 shooting performance. Paolo Banchero and Jonathan Isaac contributed 20 points each, while Anthony Black added a valuable 17 points and six assists off the bench. The Magic shot 48% from the field despite struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 7-of-30 three-point attempts. After trailing by nine points in the third quarter, Orlando's defense stepped up in the fourth, holding Philadelphia to just 22 points and securing the win. Milwaukee, 3rd in Central Division, has been on a roll, winning four of their last five games. The Bucks are coming off an impressive 130-115 home victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge with a triple-double, tallying 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists. Damian Lillard added 24 points and seven assists, while Brook Lopez chipped in 21 points. The Bucks set the tone early with a dominant 47-point first quarter, building a 21-point lead by halftime and cruising to victory. Milwaukee shot 49% from the field and drained 17-of-45 from three-point range in the win.