The Orlando Magic are looking to break their streak of near-misses as they aim for their first four-game winning streak of the season when they face the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Sunday. Currently holding a record of 34-28, the Magic sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference and are riding a high after their recent 119-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’ll face a quick turnaround as they seek to continue their momentum in this matchup against the struggling Bucks, who currently have a record of 27-35.
Milwaukee recently ended its own losing streak with a 113-99 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, snapping a four-game slide. The Bucks, four games behind a play-in tournament spot in the East, look to improve their record during a five-game homestand. The teams have met twice already this season, splitting their games in Orlando.
Sunday’s NBA schedule is packed, with nine games, including a noteworthy matchup between the Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs at 8 p.m. ET. The Spurs come into the game impressively winning 14 of their last 15 games, having taken two of their first three meetings with the Rockets this season.
In the NHL, seven games are scheduled, highlighted by a Central Division clash between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild. The Avalanche currently lead the division, riding a wave of success with six wins in their last seven games. Meanwhile, the Wild are looking to close the gap, sitting nine points behind the Avalanche in third place.
College basketball also features a significant slate with over 30 games set to take place, capped off by a Big Ten showdown where No. 8 Michigan State challenges No. 3 Michigan at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Spartans hope to extend their five-game winning streak and seek revenge after a previous loss to the Wolverines.
As for the betting lines, the Magic are currently favored by four points against the Bucks, and the Spurs sit as 5.5-point favorites over the Rockets. The Avalanche are projected at -182 on the money line against the Wild, while Michigan is a 9.5-point favorite against Michigan State.
In terms of best bets, the SportsLine models offer insights into the matchups. They favor the Bucks for a potential win against the Magic, while the Rockets-Spurs game looks to yield plenty of scoring, with the over/under likely to hit. Similar expectations can be found for the Avalanche-Wild game, which showcases a high-scoring matchup featuring some of the NHL’s top scorers.
As the day unfolds, fans can anticipate thrilling games across the NBA, NHL, and college basketball, all contributing to an exciting weekend in sports.