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A bit different from the first two weeks of the season when Paolo Banchero's presence in the Orlando lineup suggested higher-scoring games, as since his return last week, the Magic have continued their lower-scoring pattern. Included was a 109-106 loss vs. the Bucks last Friday in Banchero's return game; that was barely over but Orlando was once again playing at a similar slower pace on Sunday vs. the Sixers The Bucks recently had an 8-4 under stretch and have not been able to speed up the pace except against teams willing to run, as Sacto was last night. Note four of the last five Milwaukee second of back-to-back nights have landed on the under side this season. Play Magic-Bucks Under

Paolo Banchero has grabbed at least seven rebounds in both games since returning from injury. He has played seven total games this season, finishing with at least seven rebounds in six of them. The one game that he failed to reach that threshold, he just missed with six rebounds. The Bucks have given up the seventh-most rebounds per game in the league, so look for Banchero to shine on the boards again.

Orlando's Paolo Banchero has topped this in both games since his return from injury (including last Friday vs. the Bucks) and there likely will be a few more rebounds to hoover up tonight with Goga Bitadze (8.2 rpg) out with a concussion. Banchero hasn't played more than 27 minutes in his two games yet but I'd expect that he tops 30 tonight barring injury/blowout.
I like the way the Magic are playing with Paolo back, and while I prefer to back them at home, I like this spot for them. The Bucks have been brutal on back-to-backs, failing to cover by 2, 15.5, 0, 2, 19.5 and they covered by 2.5. The Bucks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 at home. ORL has covered 3 of their last 4 since Banchero has come back. They lost by three to the Bucks last week in a game they easily could have won. They have covered both meetings with the Bucks, losing by five without Paolo last month with a beat up roster. Bucks are just 3-8 ATS against teams that win 55% of the time.
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