Magic vs. Bucks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 8

The Orlando Magic (34-28) will attempt to extend a three-game road winning run when visiting the Milwaukee Bucks (27-35) on March 8, 2026 at Fiserv Forum.

The Magic face the Bucks in a game that Orlando is currently a moderate favorite by 3.5 points. The over/under for the matchup is set at 218.5.

Magic vs. Bucks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, March 8, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Arena: Fiserv Forum
• Total: 218.5 points
• Spread: Magic -3.5
• Moneyline: Magic (-162), Bucks (+136)

How to watch Magic vs. Bucks

• TV Channel: FDSWI, FDSFL

Betting the Over/Under: Magic vs. Bucks

• The Magic's 62 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 218.5 points 45 times.
• The Bucks have combined with their opponent to score more than 218.5 points in 37 of 62 games this season.
• The two teams combine to score 226.2 points per game, 7.7 more points than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these teams average 229.5 points per game combined, 11.0 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Magic vs. Bucks

• Orlando has covered 26 times in 62 matchups with a spread this season.
• The Magic have been favored by 3.5 points or more 30 times this season, and covered the spread in 11 of those matchups.
• The Bucks have won 28 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 34 times.
• When playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs this year, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 11-14.
• The Bucks are 15-16 overall, and 14-17 against the spread, at home.
• At home, Milwaukee is 5-4 ATS as a 3.5-point underdog or greater.
• The Magic are 12-18 against the spread, and 14-16 overall, in away games.
• As 3.5-point favorites or more away from home, Orlando is 3-6 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Magic vs. Bucks

• The Magic have put together a 26-15 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 63.4% of those games).
• The Bucks have won 16, or 42.1%, of the 38 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -162 or shorter, Orlando has gone 19-11 (63.3% win percentage).
• This season, Milwaukee has won seven of its 24 games, or 29.2%, when it is the underdog by at least +136 on the moneyline.
• The Magic have a 61.8% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Magic vs. Bucks

• Pick ATS: Magic (- 3.5)
• Pick OU: Over (218.5)
  
• Prediction: Magic 116 - Bucks 107
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