Bucks vs Magic Picks and Prediction – 1/11/2025

In Friday night NBA action, the Milwaukee Bucks will invade the Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bucks (19-16) have split their previous ten games and hold a half-game lead over Indiana for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, Milwaukee built a 19-point halftime lead and connected on 19-for-42 from long distance during a 121-105 home victory against San Antonio.

All-Star G Damian Lillard led all scorers with 26 points on 8-for-13 shooting and dished out eight assists. Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 25 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists. Veteran C Brook Lopez added 22 points and seven rebounds for the Bucks. 

The Orlando Magic own the second best home record in the Eastern Conference and are currently sitting in fourth place. The Magic have struggled on offense due to extended injuries to starting forwards Paolo Banchero (oblique) and Franz Wagner (oblique). Head coach Jamahl Mosley has Orlando ranked second in the NBA in defensive efficiency and allowing just 103.2 points per contest. 

Banchero, who is expected to return to action in this game, was averaging 29.0 points and 8.8 rebounds through his first five games. Jalen Suggs has picked off the slack offensively for the Magic with 16.4 points per game. 

Orlando G Jalen Suggs is dealing with a lower back strain and is not expected to suit up for this contest. These two teams rank in the top ten of the league in defensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Magic to pull off the upset at home. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win 107-102.