NBA Predictions: Predicting Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic (19-26) vs Milwaukee Bucks (32-12), Amway Center, 7:00 pm ET
Orlando Magic will host the Milwaukee Bucks tonight at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.
The Magic are coming off a disappointing loss against the Brooklyn Nets, whereas the Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Let us see how things stand for both the teams ahead of this clash.
The Orlando Magic's perspective
The Magic have been in a slump lately as they have won only two games out of their last eight.
They hosted the Nets in their last game where they gave up a 21 point lead and lost the game by just two points. Aaron Gordon has shown great form recently and scored two against the Nets. He was well assisted by the Nikola Vucevic who has been excellent this season, contributing 16 points and grabbing 17 rebounds.
The Magic have dropped to 19-26 for the season and currently stand on the 11th place in the East. They need a few desperate wins here, starting tonight.
The Milwaukee Bucks' perspective
The Bucks have gone past Toronto Raptors and currently, are the leaders of the East. Tonight's game will be their back to back road game before they get back home against the Mavs.
They beat the Grizzlies on the road in their last game, where Giannis Antetokounpo showcased another excellent performance scoring 27 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. He will be looking to fire again tonight.
Bucks have a chance to win their fourth game in a row tonight and will be up for the task.
How things might unfold
The Bucks are playing their best basketball right now and are undoubtedly one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Expect another big performance from Giannis.
The Magic lost to the Nets and will be low on confidence facing the leaders of the East.
Bucks will have another win tonight.
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks to beat Orlando Magic