Milwaukee Bucks host the Orlando Magic tonight.

Bucks are 13th in the Eastern Conference, 7 games below the line and with no hopes for playoffs. They play much better at home than away, and in Milwaukee some big teams have fallen hard (Lakers, Mavericks, Pistons, Nuggets). The Bucks lost 4 of their last 5, but except a shameful double-defeat against the Heat, they did not have any chances in Atlanta or against the Celtics. The good news is that they defeated another top Eastern team, the Cavaliers, twice this season, including 4 days ago.

The Magic are secured on 3rd spot in the East, and it seems this is where they will finish the regular season. They've lost 3 of the last 5 games, and don't seem to have any motivation, as they won't catch the Pistons being 5 down with 11 games to go.

The teams met twice this season:

13.12.2007 NBA Mil. Bucks - Orlando M. 100:86

01.11.2007 NBA Orlando M. - Mil. Bucks 102:83

The Bucks have some very good records at home against top Eastern rivals. With Turkoglu most likely unavailable tonight. He suffered a wrist injury, but the MRI was negative. Still, he had some discomfort and pain, and i doubt the Magic will risk a key player to get a serious injury before the playoffs for no important reason. A defeat in Milwaukee would not be a major concern for the Magic, and even if they get a win here, i don;t think it will be by DD. So i will be taking the Bucks to cover the 8.5 spread offered. Good luck.

Pick : Bucks +8.5
Odds : 2.01
Stake : 6 / 10
Bookmaker : Pinnacle
Date : 2008-03-29
Match Result : 86-103
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