Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Preview
Betting on today’s Magic and Bulls game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Bulls hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS.
The over/under for this game is set at 215.5 points, and the Bulls are the home favorites against the Magic in a Eastern conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Chicago Bulls – Orlando Magic odds
Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Bulls have hosted the Magic, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. Looking back over the previous three times that the Magic and Bulls have faced off, they have combined to average 205 points per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across their ten previous road games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 104 points per game.
- Across their five previous home games, Chicago has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 105 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Magic have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Bulls have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Today’s game sees the Magic aiming to stay above .500, with their current record at 6-5 after 11 games. In away games this season, the Magic have put together a 3-3 record, whereas they have a 3-2 record when playing at home.
Orlando has an overall ATS record of 8-3 as they come into today’s game. The Magic maintain an ATS record of 4-2 on the road, while they have a 4-1 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
In regard to their over/under record, the Magic have gone 4-7-0 so far this season. Their games have currently averaged 202.0 points per game and the average over/under line so far is 222.4.
Against the Bulls, the Magic had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 108.3 points per game. They scored 96 points and posted a field goal percentage of 39% in the game. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Orlando’s offense, as they average just 31.2 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 44% while averaging 98.6 possessions per contest.
Orlando’s defense has been playing well, ranking 6th in the NBA with 106.6 points allowed per game.
The Magic defense is coming off a game in which they held the Bulls offense to just 39% shooting. Overall, they gave up 94 points to Chicago.
The Bulls head into today’s action with an overall record of 4-8 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. The Bulls have a 1-4 record on the road this season, compared to their 3-4 record when playing at home.
Chicago has an overall ATS record of 5-7 for the season so far. On the road, the Bulls have an ATS record of 2-3 compared to a 3-4 record vs. the spread at home.
Chicago currently holds an over/under record of 6-6-0 for the season. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 228.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 221.
Compared to their season average of 108.5 points per game, the Bulls struggled in their previous game. Against the Magic, the Bulls scored 94 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 39.8%. Zach LaVine is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 21.7 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, DeMar DeRozan brings a PPG average of 21.2 into the game.
At present, the Bulls’ defense is ranked 15th, allowing 112.2 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.7% from downtown.
Looking at our projections, the Bulls are expected to take down the Magic by a score of 109-104.
Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- The Bulls should also cover at -1.5
- Our NBA model projects 213 points, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- DeMar DeRozan – Personal – Questionable
- Alex Caruso – Toe – Probable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Dalen Terry – Patella – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Out
- Wendell Carter Jr. – Finger – Out
