This is a 10* EASTERN-CONFERENCE NON-DIVISIONAL TOY on the UNDER Magic/Bucks.

Both teams have been involved in several higher-scoring games of late, but I'm expecting a much tighter and ultimatley lower-scoring defensive battle here finally on Thursday.

Milwaukee has won five straight, which is important to note, as the Bucks have in fact seen the total go UNDER in three of their last four after five or more straight SU wins in a row. Milwaukee has now also played to five straight OVERS, which is also significant to take note of, as the Bucks have seen the total go UNDER in eight of their last 11 after playing to five or more straight OVERS in a row.

Orlando is off three straight SU/ATS losses in a row, and that's also something important to take note of, as the Magic have seen the total go UNDER in five of their last six after three or more SU/ATS losses in a row.

I base my picks on many different things. This particular one is situationally based and backed by several strong O/U trends.

The play is indeed on the UNDER.

Good luck, NP