Milwaukee @ Orlando Picks & Props

Cameron Payne has made a whopping 42.9% of his 3-point attempts this year, significantly higher than his 32.7 mark last year. With respect to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's terrific 115.1 points per game rates 6th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. Since the start of last season, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 6.5 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Magic, labeling this as a positive matchup. The 6th-quickest pace-of-play visiting offense in the league this year has been the Bucks. The {OPP_TEAM} will likely get a boost in plays in this game from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace visiting offense in the league this year (the Magic).

This matchup is a good one for 3-point attempts; the other team has averaged the 10th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (35.8). The matchup against Orlando is a hard one for shots from the field; when the Orlando Magic are playing at home, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the 10th-least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (10.5). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Bucks grade out 3rdworst in in the league with the home court advantage with only 8.1 offensive boards per game this year. In contrast to last year's 12.2 rate, Giannis Antetokounmpo's number of foul shot attempts has tailed off this year to 10.3 foul shot attempts per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo stands to see a decline in efficiency in all stat categories as a result of being on the road in this game.

Khris Middleton has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game since the start of last season, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league when it comes to getting T'ed up (86th percentile). Over the last 5 games, their opposition has shot 36.8% on threes (10th-best in the NBA) vs. the Orlando Magic, resulting in a favorable matchup. The matchup vs. Orlando is a difficult one; when the Orlando Magic are on their home court, they have given up the 15th-least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs this year (10.8). Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Bucks grade out 3rdworst in in the league with the home court advantage with only 8.1 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. the Magic is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted just 1.9 foul shots per game this year (14th-least in the NBA).

With respect to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's terrific 115.1 points per game rates 6th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The 6th-quickest pace-of-play visiting offense in the league this year has been the Bucks. The {OPP_TEAM} will likely get a boost in plays in this game from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace visiting offense in the league this year (the Magic). While on their home court, the Magic have allowed the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (7.5) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Bobby Portis has successfully made 91.7% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 10.7% more than he's sunk over the course of the season.

Damian Lillard has posted 31.3 points per game when playing at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 100th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric. Damian Lillard has attempted 11.0 three-pointers per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season, placing him in the 100th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Damian Lillard has played 35.5 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 97th percentile. With respect to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's terrific 115.1 points per game rates 6th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. Since the start of last season, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 6.5 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Magic, labeling this as a positive matchup.

Goga Bitadze has accumulated 0.1 technical fouls per game while on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 77th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone when it comes to technicals. The Orlando Magic rank as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA as the home team this year. This year, the opposing team's starting Cs have averaged 43.1% on shot attempts from the field (15th-weakest in the league) against the Milwaukee Bucks, making this a challenging matchup. When playing at home, the Milwaukee Bucks have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Goga Bitadze has converted 71.9% of his free throws over the last 13 games, 9.4% lower than he's converted over the course of the year.

Brook Lopez has attempted 4.9 three-pointers per game away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 81st percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Brook Lopez slots into the 81st percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 30.8 minutes per game while playing at home since the start of last season. With respect to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's terrific 115.1 points per game rates 6th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The 6th-quickest pace-of-play visiting offense in the league this year has been the Bucks. The {OPP_TEAM} will likely get a boost in plays in this game from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace visiting offense in the league this year (the Magic).

Paolo Banchero has played 33.0 minutes per game while on the road this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, opposing squads have shot 33.3% on threes (8th-weakest in the NBA) against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking this as a challenging matchup. The Magic have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA while at home this year. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA without the home court advantage this year, which ought to boost possessions for the Magic. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Moritz Wagner has converted an impressive 55.1% of his field goal attempts this season, significantly higher than his 48.6 mark last season. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, opposing squads have shot 33.3% on threes (8th-weakest in the NBA) against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking this as a challenging matchup. The Magic have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA while at home this year. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA without the home court advantage this year, which ought to boost possessions for the Magic. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game this year.

The Magic have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA while at home this year. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA without the home court advantage this year, which ought to boost possessions for the Magic. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. Milwaukee is a positive one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.6 free throws per game since the start of last season when the Milwaukee Bucks are the visiting squad (28th-most in the league). Markelle Fultz is expected to see a spike in effectiveness for all stats due to holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

In contrast to last season's 8.8 rate, Jalen Suggs's shots have spiked this season to 11.3 per game. Relative to last year's 3.9 rate, Jalen Suggs's shot attempts from beyond the arc have increased this year to 5.0 per game. The Magic have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA while at home this year. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA without the home court advantage this year, which ought to boost possessions for the Magic. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Malik Beasley has converted a whopping 42.9% of his three-point attempts this season, a big improvement over his 33.6 mark last season. With respect to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's terrific 115.1 points per game rates 6th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The 6th-quickest pace-of-play visiting offense in the league this year has been the Bucks. The {OPP_TEAM} will likely get a boost in plays in this game from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace visiting offense in the league this year (the Magic). While on their home court, the Magic have allowed the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (7.5) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).

Cole Anthony has averaged 15.0 points per game on the road this year, ranking in the 78th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this metric. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, opposing squads have shot 33.3% on threes (8th-weakest in the NBA) against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking this as a challenging matchup. The Magic have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA while at home this year. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA without the home court advantage this year, which ought to boost possessions for the Magic. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Relative to last year's 37.9% mark, Jae Crowder's shooting ability has surged this year to 58.2%. In contrast to last season's 29.7% rate, Jae Crowder's 3-point effectiveness has risen this season to 61.8%. With respect to offense, the Milwaukee Bucks's terrific 115.1 points per game rates 6th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The 6th-quickest pace-of-play visiting offense in the league this year has been the Bucks. The {OPP_TEAM} will likely get a boost in plays in this game from squaring off against the 10th-quickest pace visiting offense in the league this year (the Magic).

In comparison to last season's 14.0 clip, Franz Wagner's shots taken have surged this season to 16.6 per game. Franz Wagner has played 30.0 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Magic have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA while at home this year. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA without the home court advantage this year, which ought to boost possessions for the Magic. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 15.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Pat Connaughton has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Anthony Black has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Joe Ingles has not yet played a game this season.