Friday, November 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Amway Center in Orlando

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The Milwaukee Bucks will attempt to win their third game in a row when they visit the Orlando Magic on Friday night. The Bucks and the Magic played each other four times during the 2013-14 season, with both teams picking up two wins apiece.

The Bucks played an excellent defensive game on Tuesday when they beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 85-78 at home. They forced 15 turnovers in that win and they held the Thunder to a 33.3 shooting percentage.

Through eight games, the Bucks are in the top 5 in the NBA in points allowed by giving up just 92.6 points per game. Their best player has been point guard Brandon Knight, who is averaging 17.4 points, 6.9 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game. Center Larry Sanders leads the team in rebounds with 8.1 per game, and blocks with two per game.

The Magic snapped their two-game losing skid on Wednesday when they edged the New York Knicks 97-95 on the road. In that win, they made six of their 12 three-point attempts and finished with a 47.1 field goal percentage.

Orlando has only been able to score 95.9 points per game while giving up 100.8 points per game. Center Nikola Vucevic has had a great start to the season by averaging 18.7 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. Shooting guard Evan Fournier is having a breakout season by averaging a career-high 18.2 points per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Trends

Milwaukee Bucks are 6-2-0 Against the Spread

Milwaukee Bucks are 2-6-0 against the Over/Under

Orlando Magic Betting Trends

Orlando Magic are 4-4-0 Against the Spread

Orlando Magic are 5-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Milwaukee Bucks

11/13/14 F Khris Middleton Knee "?" Friday vs. Orlando
11/03/14 F Johnny O'Bryant III Knee out indefinitely
10/25/14 F Damien Inglis Foot out indefinitely

Orlando Magic

11/13/14 G Devyn Marble Shoulder out indefinitely
11/13/14 F Kyle O'Quinn Ankle "?" Friday vs. Milwaukee
10/30/14 G Victor Oladipo Facial out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Orlando

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