Magic Vs Bucks NBA Cup Quarterfinals Predictions, Odds, Props & Picks (12/10)

Tuesday, Dec 10

Orlando Magic Odds	Milwaukee Bucks Odds
Spread +7.5 -115 Total 214             -110u Moneyline +245	Spread -7.0 -115 Total          214             -105o Moneyline 0

After an exciting group stage round, the 2024 NBA Emirates Cup Quarterfinals begin on Tuesday! One of the first-round matchups includes an Orlando Magic (17-9) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (12-11) showdown at 7 p.m. on TNT and everything important about the game — from the last NBA odds to attractive betting options — can be found in this preview.

We ended last week on a high note, so let’s keep the ball rolling tonight!

Here’s a look at my Magic vs. Bucks NBA Cup predictions and picks.

2024-25 NBA Game Predictions: 19-15-0 (55.9%)

2024-25 NBA Best Bet + Prop Record: 35-33-0 (51.5%)

NBA Cup Quarterfinals: Magic Vs Bucks Tonight (12/10)

• Magic vs Bucks Spread

Orlando Magic +7.5 (-110)

Milwaukee Bucks -7.5 (-110)

• Bucks vs Magic Over/Under

Over 213 Points (-110)

Under 213 Points (-110)

• Magic vs Bucks Moneyline

Orlando Magic +250

Milwaukee Bucks -295

Magic Vs Bucks NBA Betting Trends

• Orlando is 2-16 straight up in its last 18 games vs. Milwaukee.
• Milwaukee is 7-1 straight up in its last eight home games.
• Orlando is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games vs. the Eastern Conference.
• Milwaukee is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games vs. Orlando.
• The total hit the Under in six of Orlando’s last eight games played in December.
• The total hit the Over in five of Milwaukee’s last six games as the favorite.

Magic Vs Bucks NBA Cup Predictions & Picks (12/10)

A ticket to the NBA Emirates Cup Semifinals is on the line when the Magic and Bucks collide at Fiserv Forum tonight.

The Magic have been one​ оf the hottest teams lately, improving​ tо 14-3​ SU​ іn their last​ 17 games with Sunday’s 115-110 win over the Phoenix Suns. Jalen Suggs picked​ up the slack for his injury-riddled team​ as​ he scored​ a game-high​ 26 points while playing​ 31 minutes​ оn the floor.

That win was​ at home, though, and tonight the Magic are back​ оn the road, where they’ve lost two​ оf their last three away games. Additionally, Orlando​ іs​ an abysmal 0-8​ SU with​ a minus-15.6 average scoring margin​ оn their last eight trips​ tо Fiserv Forum.

Speaking​ оf which, the Bucks are 7-1​ SU across their last eight home games​ as they return​ tо Milwaukee following​ a 118-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets two nights ago. Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with another double-double (34 points,​ 11 rebounds) while Bobby Portis looked impressive​ by going 5-of-5 from the three-point line.

Offensively, the edge goes to the Bucks tonight as they average 113.4 points (14th) while shooting 48.3% from the field (8th) and 39.4% from deep (3rd). For comparison, the Magic only average 107.6 PPG (26th) with a 45.2 FG% (23rd) and 31.1 3P% (30th).

On the flip side, Orlando is the better defensive team, allowing an NBA-low 103.3 PPG whereas the Bucks surrender 112.4 PPG (13th).

The Magic’s reliable defensive play has helped them cover the spread​ іn​ 13​ оf their last​ 17 outings,​ as well​ as​ іn nine​ оf their​ 12 previous Eastern Conference games. Having said that, Orlando​ іs​ an abysmal 6-12 ATS​ іn its last​ 18 meetings with Milwaukee.

Whether or not the Magic can keep things close will depend on their lineup’s health. In addition to Paolo Banchero (oblique) and Franz Wagner (oblique) being sidelined for the foreseeable future, Gary Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out while Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) could be a game-time decision.

As for the Bucks, Antetokounmpo (knee), Khris Middleton (ankle), and MarJon Beauchamp (hamstring) are all banged up but ‘probable’ to play. Meanwhile, Chris Livingston won’t be suiting up due to an ankle injury.

Considering the Magic’s injury situation, it’s a no-brainer to side with the Bucks tonight. Not only are the healthier team at the moment, but the Bucks have also dominated the Magic for years and will have the Fiserv Forum fans on their side to help keep that trend going. Keeping things close will only be tougher for Orlando without its two best players.

For the best bet, I like the Under tonight. These teams are used to low-scoring affairs as the Under is 13-7 in the Magic’s last 20 games and 7-5 at Fiserv Forum this season. The last four Magic-Bucks matchups also only averaged 214.5 PPG and I can see this game finishing below that number due to Orlando’s missing bodies.

With both sides looking to play mistake-free basketball due to it being the NBA Cup quarterfinals, I expect a low-scoring game in Milwaukee.

Magic vs. Bucks NBA Cup Prediction: MIL wins

Best Magic vs. Bucks NBA Bet: u213 Total Points (-110)

Best Magic Vs Bucks NBA Player Prop (12/10)

I like Khris Middleton o10.5 points (-117) for tonight’s best Magic vs. Bucks NBA player prop bet.

Middleton has played to mixed results since his return to action, averaging 11.0 points while shooting 27.8% from the floor and 33.3% from deep. While that is far from the best performance, the 33-year-old veteran did record the Over on this prop on each of those occasions and I think he can make it three games in a row if he keeps averaging 9.0 field-goal attempts per game.

The Over is also 13-2 in Middleton’s last 15 games against the Magic — a stretch where he’s averaging 16.6 PPG. After finishing with 11-plus points in five straight home games vs. Orlando, I see the Over hitting again tonight.

Best Magic vs. Bucks Player Prop: Khris Middleton o10.5 Points (-117)

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