Feb. 9, 2026, 1:01 p.m. ET
The Milwaukee Bucks (21-29) and Orlando Magic (27-24) meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida (Peacock). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Bucks won 3-1
The Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 105-99 Friday, covering as a 1.5-point home underdog with the Under (224.5) cashing. Milwaukee has won 3 straight games, covering as an underdog in each. It is 22-28 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Magic edged the Utah Jazz 120-117 Saturday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite as the Over (235.5) barely hit. Orlando has won 2 straight and 4 of its last 6 games, covering in 3 of those. It is 20-31 ATS on the season.
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Moneyline (ML): Bucks +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Magic -500 (bet $500 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +11.5 (-115) | Magic -11.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Bucks at Magic key injuries
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F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) outF Taurean Prince (neck) out
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Bucks at Magic picks and predictionsPrediction
Magic 118, Bucks 105
PASS.
The Magic (-500) are far too expensive to consider here, but they are right side for this one, especially at home. Avoid this play in general.
BET MAGIC -11.5 (-105).
The Magic have been a different beast at home, and they are surging in recent performances at the Kia Center. They’ve won 3 straight games at home by an average of 11 points per game, going 2-1 ATS in that span.
The Bucks, who will be without their star, have scored 105 points or fewer in 3 of their last 5 games. Their inefficient offense when Antetokounmpo sits is an issue that should haunt them Monday evening.
Back MAGIC -11.5 (-105).
BET OVER 220.5 (-105).
This total is just too low for how Orlando is competing. It has gone Over in 2 straight games and in 4 of its last 6 contests, scoring at least 118 points in 4 of those and in each of those games at home.
The Bucks have tallied at least 131 points in 2 of their last 3 contests and are 2-1 O/U across their last 3 games. Take OVER 220.5 (-105).
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