Stephen Nover's NBA Thursday Terminator
(NBA) Milwaukee vs. Orlando,
Point Spread: -14.00 | -110.00 Milwaukee (Away)
Result: Win
This would be a huge mismatch if the teams were fully healthy. But they're not. Milwaukee not only is vastly superior - an "A'' level team to Orlando's "F'' level - but the Bucks are healthy and the Magic are down numerous rotation players because of COVID.

The Bucks have won 10 straight versus Orlando, including all three meetings this season. Milwaukee has won these games by an average of 19 points.

The two teams just met two days ago. The Bucks built a 29-point lead and sailed to a 127-110 victory. It was the Bucks' 15th win in their last 20 games.

Yes, garbage time could be a problem if the Bucks build another huge early lead as expected. But the Bucks have tremendous team depth, have everyone healthy except Brook Lopez and are idle on Friday. So they should be able to maintain a healthy advantage throughout the game.

The Magic may have motivation with triple in-season revenge, but they lack the bodies and talent to stay close. Orlando has lost by double-digits during five of its last six losses.