Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Prediction for Sunday, March 8, 2026
Use Code WWWC It’s an Eastern Conference showdown on Sunday, March 8. Read our Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Magic are 33-28 and they are in eighth place in the East. Orlando has won five of their last eight games, including a big road win over Minnesota on Saturday. The Bucks snapped a four game-losing streak with a win over the Jazz. They are 26-35 and they are in 11th place in the East. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 8 P.M. EST.
Orlando dismantles Minnesota on Saturday
Orlando is 33-28 overall this season. The Magic are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. They are one game back of Philadelphia for sixth-place in the East. The Magic hold a seven-game lead over the Bucks for a play-in spot. They are 13-15 when playing on the road this year. The Magic have won three straight games. They have won five of their last seven games, too.
In their last game, the Magic defeated Minnesota 119-92 on the road on Saturday, March 7. The Magic went on a 16-0 run in the second quarter, which gave them the lead. Orlando would never give up the lead for the rest of the game securing a big road win. The Magic shot 46% from the field and 26% from behind the 3-point line in the win. Desmond Bane led the team with 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
Paolo Banchero leads the team with 22 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Jalen Suggs is dishing out a team-high 5.4 assists per game.
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Orlando has the 19th ranked efficient offense and the 12th ranked defensive team in the league. The Magic are the 14th ranked rebounding this season, too.
Orlando is averaging 114.9 points per game, which ranks 19th in the league. They are the 21st ranked shooting team, hitting 46.2% form the field. The Magic are the 26th ranked 3-point defensive team, allowing 34.3% from behind the arc.
On defense, Orlando is allowing 114 points per game, which ranks 11th. The Magic are allowing 47.5% from the field, which ranks 22nd in the league. Orlando is allowing 35% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks ninth.
The Magic are 27-35 against the spread this season. Orlando is 5-9 against the spread as a road favorite. Orlando is 17-24 against the spread as a favorite this year. After a win, the Magic are 12-21 against the spread. The total is 31-31 when the Magic have played this season. The under is 17-16 when Orlando is coming off of a win. The under is 8-6 as a road favorite.
The Bucks losers of 4 of last 5 games
Milwaukee is 26-35 overall this season. The Bucks are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, as they are 4.5 games back of the Hornets for a play-in spot. Milwaukee is 14-16 when playing at home this season. They have lost four of their last five games coming into this matchup.
In their last game, the Bucks defeated Utah 113-99 at home on Saturday, March 7. The Bucks closed the game on a 22-9 run to seal the win. Milwaukee shot 48% from the field and 34% from behind the 3-point line in the win. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 27 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
Antetokounmpo leads the team with 27.6 points. Ryan Rollins is passing for 5.5 assists, while Bobby Portis is grabbing a team-high 6.3 rebounds per game, too.
Milwaukee is the 21st ranked offensive efficient team and the 24th ranked defensive team in the league. The Bucks are also the third-worst ranked rebounding roster.
The Bucks are averaging 111.4 points per game, which ranks 28th in the league. They are the sixth-ranked shooting team, making 47.9% from the field. Milwaukee is the second-best 3-point shooting team, hitting 38.7% from behind the arc.
On defense, Milwaukee is allowing 115.5 points per game, which ranks 16th in the league. They are the 12th ranked defensive team, allowing 46.5% from the field. Opponents are making 36.6% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 22nd.
The Bucks are 28-34 against the spread this season. They are 6-4 against the spread when playing with no rest. They are 10-16 against the spread after a win. Milwaukee is 20-22 against the spread when playing conference opponents. The under is 36-26 when Milwaukee has played this year. The under is 6-4 when playing with no rest. The under is 14-12 after a win.
Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks
Magic vs Bucks Spread Pick
- Take the Bucks to cover (5 units)
With Giannis back in the lineup, the Bucks will look to make a push for the play-in round and this will be a big chance for the team. Milwaukee is coming off of a big win over the Jazz and they play as an underdog in this game. The Bucks are the 21st ranked offense, which could be enough to get past Orlando’s 19th ranked offense. Milwaukee is 6-4 against the spread after playing with zero days of rest. Orlando is 17-24 against the spread as a favorite this year. After a win, the Magic are 12-21 against the spread.
Take Milwaukee to cover.
Magic vs Bucks Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
Both teams played on Saturday and will not have any days of rest before this game. Expect a slower than usually game as both teams won’t be attacking as much in transition. The Bucks are already the fifth-slowest team in the league. The Magic rank 17th in pace per game, too. The under is 6-4 for Milwaukee with no rest. The under is 8-6 as a road favorite.
Take the under on Sunday.
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