Orlando began its season with a close 125-121 victory against the Heat. The SportsLine model anticipates that the Magic will extend their winning streak on Friday, predicted to cover a 4.5-point spread against the Atlanta Hawks in their 7 p.m. ET match-up. For those eager for some early action, consider backing AC Milan to achieve a two-goal victory over Pisa in their Serie A encounter scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET.

Friday Soccer Best Bets

Game: Pisa vs AC Milan, Serie A (2:45 p.m. ET)
Pick: AC Milan -1.5 (-105)
“AC Milan is performing excellently in Serie A, largely due to their unencumbered schedule while their rivals, such as Napoli and Inter, are tied up in Champions League matches,” SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer commented. “Having qualified for no additional European competitions after their previous season, Milan is focused solely on dominating Serie A. Pisa currently sits at the bottom of the table, struggling significantly in the competition, hence I expect AC Milan to win convincingly.”

Friday NBA Best Bets

Game: Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors (6:30 p.m. ET)
Pick: Raptors -1.5 Both teams won their respective openers, but the Raptors demonstrated a formidable performance with a 138-118 triumph over the Rangers, benefiting from standout performances from RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, and Brandon Ingram. In contrast, the Bucks are facing some uncertainty concerning Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee, which may impact their early-season performance.

Game: Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic (7 p.m. ET)
Pick: Magic -4.5
Magic’s recent match saw Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner both scoring an impressive 24 points, with Desmond Bane adding 23 points in their initial game triumph over Miami. Under coach Jamahl Mosley’s guidance in his fifth season, the Magic aims for higher standings this year after a pivotal trade for Bane, standing third-best in the Eastern Conference odds.