Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Picks and Prediction for Friday November 13 2026

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to take a trip to the Kia Center to face the Magic in Orlando at 7 PM ET on Friday. The game is part of the NBA Cup group stages and should provide an interesting game. The Bucks have been playing horrible recently and even lost to the Lakers on Wednesday by a score of 123-112. The Magic are heading back to their home court after picking up a pair of wins. Make sure you are ready for all the NBA action with our free NBA picks.

Milwaukee Can’t Seem to Get Anything Going

Milwaukee has struggled all season and have not been able to pick up a road win yet on the season in 5 games. The Bucks are now sitting on eight straight losses and have dropped to a dismal 1-11 mark on the season. In their last game the Bucks only trailed by 2 points after the first quarter, but after the first quarter the Bucks seem to have forgotten how to play basketball as the Lakers pulled away for an 11 point win. 

The offense for the Bucks is putting in 106.3 points per game, which is fairly low for the NBA, but what is even more appalling is the defense that is giving up over 121 points a game. That is a ton of points to give up and makes it hard for a team that is shooting 43 from the floor to make up the difference. The good point is the Bucks have been able to get 45.2 boards per game, but are getting 25.2 assists per game. 

On the plus side the Bucks were able to get Tyler Herro back on Wednesday, it did not help with the finished score, but still he was back on the court. Herro ended up getting 27 points and 7 assists on the court and managed to shoot 8 for 16. The Bucks did see some contribution from the bench as Jaime Jacquez Jr. was able to come in and put in 25 points. Kyle Kuzma did not do as good getting 9 points while shooting only 2 for 8. Myles Turner was held out of the game on Wednesday so he should be rested for this game unless he was out due to an undisclosed injury.

Orlando Finally Has Something to Build On

Orlando is a team that is a road warrior with 4 wins on the season and 7 losses, but the telling stat is all the wins have come on the road. Now, what is interesting is the Magic are coming in after getting 2 wins by taking down Sacramento on Tuesday and crushing Utah on Wednesday. 

The Magic do not have a great offense on the year with only 107 points per game, but the defense is playing better than the opponents defense here giving up 114.6 points a game. On the plus side the Magic are landing quite a few shots as they are hitting 44.5% from the field and 33.5% from beyond the arc. The major issue for the Magic this year has been turnovers as they have been averaging 17 per game. 

On Wednesday it was a different story as the Magic were able to put in 18 three point shots and 41 field goals out of 87 tries. The Magic also cleaned the glass at an impressive 45 boards on the night. WHat is really impressive is how the Magic were able to put in 38 points in the 4th quarter alone which helped to seal the win. Franz Wagner was able to lead the way for the Magic going 13 for 23 shooting with 8 boards and a total of 38 points on the day.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Picks and Prediction

Pick: Orlando Magic to Win

I’m taking Orlando here, although I wouldn’t get carried away laying a bunch of points. Milwaukee has lost eight straight and is giving up more than 121 points a night. That’s awful defense, and now the Bucks have to deal with Wagner and Bane after those two combined for 63 points against Utah. Orlando has its own problems, especially with Banchero out and the team still looking for its first home victory. But Milwaukee has been losing games by double digits almost every night. Herro can keep the Bucks competitive if he gets going early, and I wouldn’t completely dismiss a desperate team. Still, I trust Orlando a little more right now. The Magic have won two straight, they’re back home, and Milwaukee hasn’t shown much reason to believe things are about to turn around. I’ll take Orlando on the moneyline, with the price needing confirmation before placing the bet.

Total Pick: Under

I’d lean under here, particularly if the number opens around 224 or higher. Milwaukee’s defense has been terrible, and that’s the biggest argument against this pick. The Bucks just gave up 123 to the Lakers, and Orlando scored 123 against Utah. But look at what these teams have been doing over the entire season. Milwaukee is averaging only 106.3 points, and Orlando is sitting at 107. Neither team has shot particularly well from outside. The Magic also have several players missing, and they’re coming off two games in two nights before getting Thursday off. I don’t expect another 18-three-pointer performance from Orlando. Milwaukee might score enough to make this uncomfortable, but I have a hard time trusting the Bucks to put together four productive quarters. Give me the under, provided the posted total offers enough room.

Final Picks: Orlando Magic Moneyline and Under 224 or Higher