The Milwaukee Bucks (21-29), riding a surprising three-game winning streak despite key absences, visit the Orlando Magic (27-24), who are pushing for a fourth straight home victory. This Eastern Conference clash features the Bucks’ resilient offense against the Magic’s stout defense (15th in opponent PPG at 115.5). With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, Milwaukee leans on guards for scoring, while Orlando aims to exploit mismatches in the paint.
Venue and Time
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
- Time: 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PST)
- TV: Peacock
Recent Team Forms
The Bucks have turned a corner with a 4-6 record in their last 10, including three straight wins, averaging 112.0 PPG while allowing 115.7 (net -3.7)
The Magic are also 4-6 in their last 10 but strong at home (17-9), averaging 115.1 PPG and holding opponents to 115.5 (net -0.4)
| Team | Last 5 Games | Key Results |
| Bucks | W vs IND (105-99), W @ ATL (110-102), W vs SAC (119-115), L @ CLE (108-100), L vs MEM (112-105) | Three-game streak without Giannis; strong defense in wins, holding foes under 105 twice |
| Magic | W vs UTA (120-117), W vs BRK (118-98), L @ BOS (112-105), W vs CHI (134-91), L vs CHI (125-118) | Overcame 17-point deficit vs UTA; 43.5 RPG in streak, Banchero averaging 23.0 PPG |
Injury Report
- Bucks:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF): Out (Right Calf Strain)
- Taurean Prince (SF): Out (Neck Surgery)
- Alex Antetokounmpo (F): Out (G League – Two-Way)
- Kyle Kuzma (PF): Day-to-Day (Calf)
- Gary Harris (SG): Questionable (Hamstring)
- Bobby Portis (F): Probable (Hip)
- Magic:
- Franz Wagner (SF): Questionable (Left High Ankle Sprain)
- Colin Castleton (C): Out (Thumb/G League – Two-Way)
Key Player Matchups
Without Giannis, the Bucks’ backcourt faces Orlando’s perimeter defense (8.5 SPG, 5th in NBA). Magic’s efficiency (46.3% FG, 13th) tests Milwaukee’s 16th-ranked defense.
- Kevin Porter Jr. (MIL) vs. Jalen Suggs (ORL): Porter (17.1 PPG, 7.5 APG) leads Bucks’ playmaking
Suggs (13.0 PPG, 1.7 SPG) is a defensive pest
- Paolo Banchero (ORL) vs. Myles Turner (MIL): Banchero (21.7 PPG, 8.5 RPG) dominates inside
Turner (12.9 PPG, 1.6 BPG) provides rim protection
- Desmond Bane (ORL) vs. Ryan Rollins (MIL): Bane (19.3 PPG) stretches the floor
Rollins (16.9 PPG, 5.5 APG) counters with scoring
- Other Notables: If Wagner plays (16.2 PPG), vs. Bobby Portis (probable); Wendell Carter Jr. (ORL, 12.4 PPG, 7.8 RPG) vs. Turner
Expected Lineups (subject to injuries):
- Bucks: Porter Jr. (PG), Rollins (SG), Harris (SF, if available), Portis (PF), Turner (C)
- Magic: Suggs (PG), Bane (SG), Anthony Black (SF), Banchero (PF), Carter Jr. (C)
Series History
Milwaukee leads the all-time series 76-56 in 132 regular-season games. The Bucks have won 7 of the last 10, but Orlando took the most recent on March 8, 2025 (111-109) and December 10, 2024 (109-114).
Games trend over (6-4 O/U in last 10), with Magic 3-7 ATS vs. Bucks recently
Betting Trends
- Bucks Trends: 4-6 ATS in last 10; 4-8 ATS overall as underdogs; 4-8 SU in last 12; 1-4 ATS in last 5 vs. Magic
- Magic Trends: 3-7 ATS in last 10; 20-31 ATS overall; 18-17 ATS in conference; 9-1 O/U as 5-10.5 point favorites
Game Odds
Milwaukee Bucks 219.5
Orlando Magic – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, February 8, 2026
