The Milwaukee Bucks will try to extend their winning streak to four games as they visit the Orlando Magic tonight. Coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Peacock.
Milwaukee has shown it can compete with much better teams even without its biggest star, which is why my Bucks vs. Magic predictions are siding with the underdog.
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Read on for my free NBA picks for Monday, February 9.
Bucks vs Magic prediction
Bucks vs Magic best bet: Bucks +11 (-110)
Nobody thinks the Milwaukee Bucks are about to start thriving without Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Milwaukee’s fans have to be happy to see the team getting a few wins even as the superstar is recovering from his calf injury.
After starting 3-14 without Giannis this season, the Bucks have won three in a row, covering as underdogs in all three contests.
With or without Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have shown enough not to be a double-digit underdog to the Orlando Magic, even on the road.
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The Magic are dealing with their own injury issues, with leading scorer Franz Wagner sitting out with an ankle injury. They’ve lost six of their last 10 overall.
Milwaukee has a -3.7 point differential, but Orlando is a mediocre -0.4 itself. Both teams are essentially equal in their offensive efficiency, with the Magic being marginally better on the defensive end.
While Orlando has a significantly better record and has more talent to cover them without Wagner — having Paolo Banchero on your roster helps a ton — the gap between these teams simply isn’t that big.
Bucks vs Magic same-game parlay
Along with taking Milwaukee to cover, I’m also throwing in a bet on the Over, as this total looks too low given the high-scoring games both teams have been playing lately.
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Each of the last four head-to-heads has gone Over.
I’ll also back Myles Turner to pick up Over 6.5 rebounds, something he’s easily done in his last two games, picking up at least nine boards in each.
Bucks vs Magic SGP
Myles Turner Over 6.5 rebounds
Our “from downtown” SGP: Rollins keeps it rolling
Ryan Rollins has been firing away from deep lately, hitting at least three shots from beyond the arc in each of his last five games.
Bucks vs Magic SGP
Myles Turner Over 6.5 rebounds
Ryan Rollins Over 2.5 made threes
Bucks vs Magic odds
Spread: Bucks +10.5 | Magic -10.5
Moneyline: Bucks +375 | Magic -500
Over/Under: Over 220.5 | Under 220.5
Bucks vs Magic betting trend to know
The Bucks are 3-0 ATS in their last three games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Bucks vs. Magic.
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How to watch Bucks vs Magic
Location
Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Date
Monday, February 9, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
Peacock
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