Magic vs. Bucks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 14, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 13, 2024

The Orlando Magic (46-35) host the Milwaukee Bucks (49-32) on April 14, 2024 at Amway Center. The Magic are favorites, by five points, in a matchup pitting one of the league’s best defensive squads (the Magic) against one of the most efficient offensive teams (the Bucks). A 214.5-point over/under has been set for the matchup.

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Magic vs. Bucks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -5 214.5

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Injury Report as of April 14

Magic: Wendell Carter: Questionable (Back)

Bucks: Jaylin Galloway: Out (Ankle), Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out (Calf), AJ Green: Out (Ankle), Damian Lillard: Probable (Adductor), Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Probable (Hamstring), MarJon Beauchamp: Probable (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Bucks (+5)
Total Pick Over (214.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Magic vs. Bucks Stat Rankings

Magic Avg. (Rank) Bucks Avg. (Rank)
110.4 (25th) Points Scored 119.4 (4th)
108.7 (4th) Points Allowed 116.4 (21st)
42.3 (25th) Rebounds 44.3 (7th)
10.5 (15th) Off. Rebounds 9.4 (24th)
11 (30th) 3pt Made 14.3 (5th)
24.6 (28th) Assists 26.7 (15th)
13.8 (23rd) Turnovers 12.3 (12th)

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Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 79 22.5 6.9 5.4 0.9 0.6 1.5
Franz Wagner 71 19.7 5.3 3.7 1 0.4 1.3
Jalen Suggs 74 12.7 3.1 2.7 1.4 0.6 2.1
Cole Anthony 80 11.6 3.8 2.9 0.8 0.5 1.2
Wendell Carter Jr. 54 11 7 1.8 0.6 0.5 1.2

Bucks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Damian Lillard 72 24.4 4.4 7 1 0.3 3.1
Khris Middleton 54 15 4.7 5.3 0.9 0.3 1.7
Bobby Portis 81 13.7 7.4 1.3 0.8 0.4 1.2
Brook Lopez 78 12.6 5.2 1.6 0.6 2.4 1.9
Malik Beasley 78 11.3 3.7 1.4 0.7 0.1 2.9

Betting Trends

  • The Magic have 50 wins in 81 games against the spread this season.
  • Orlando has an ATS record of 19-6 as 5-point favorites or greater.
  • The Magic have seen 36 of their 81 games hit the over.
  • In 46 games this season, Orlando and its opponent have combined for more than 214.5 points.
  • The average total for Magic games this season has been 219.1, 4.6 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Bucks are 35-45-1 against the spread this year.
  • Milwaukee has two wins ATS (2-2) as a 5-point underdog or greater this year.
  • The Bucks have seen 41 of their 81 games go over the point total.
  • Milwaukee’s games have had over 214.5 points 69 times this season.
  • This season, Bucks games have resulted in an average scoring total of 235.8, which is 21.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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