Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Preview
The Magic (-195) are favored by 4.5 points over the Bulls (+159) in this Eastern Conference matchup. Orlando is 8th in the East, while Chicago is 9th. The Magic are 28-24 on the year, while the Bulls are 25-27. The over/under line for this game is 218 points.
This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando, with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 ET. NBCS will have TV coverage of this matchup.
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Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Across the previous three matchups between Chicago and Orlando, the Magic have played well, sitting at 3-0. However, the average point differential between the two teams has been been close, with Orlando averaging 99 points and Chicago at 94.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-4-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
- Across their last three home contests, Orlando has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 104 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Magic have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Chicago has won two straight games and will look to keep that streak going as 4.5-point underdogs against the Magic. The Bulls are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-27.
When looking at their ATS record, the Bulls are 27-24 for the season and have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 12-12 ATS compared to going 15-12 straight-up.
In terms of their O/U record, Chicago is 27-24-1 for the season, and the over has hit in their last four games. Today’s line of 218 is lower than their season average of 224.3 points per game.
In their last game, the Bulls beat the Grizzlies by a score of 118-110. The O/U line for that game was 216.5, and Chicago covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites.
Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Bulls are 14-17 compared to going 11-10 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 10-15 for the season.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are 25th in the NBA at 111.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 110.9 points per game. In terms of their scoring average, they have been below the NBA average in 61.5% of their games this season.
Chicago has been a below-average three-point shooting team this season, hitting just 35% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Overall, they are 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of pace, the Bulls are 27th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
On the season, the Bulls are 14th in two-point field goals made per game and 8th in two-point field goal attempts. In terms of free-throw shooting, they are 20th in free throws made per game and 24th in free throw attempts.
In the current season, the Bulls defense has excelled, sitting 10th in the NBA by allowing 112.8 points per game. Chicago’s defense is currently forcing 11.9 turnovers per game, which is 6th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 14th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.3 rejections per game.
The Magic have won three straight games as the favorite and are favored by 4.5 points today. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +9.4 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference, Orlando is currently in 8th place with a record of 28-24. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 18-14 compared to 10-10 against the West.
On the season, the Magic have an ATS record of 34-18, including going 16-7 ATS at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +6.1 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Magic defeated the Spurs by a score of 127-111. The O/U line for that game was 224.5 points, and the Magic were favored by 10 points going into the game.
This season, the Magic have an O/U record of 25-27, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 222.3 points.
At home, the Magic are averaging 114.6 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.5 points per game. From three-point range, Orlando is last in the league, making just 10.8 threes per game.
Overall, the Magic are 20th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the NBA. In terms of assists, Orlando is 25th in the league at 24.8 per game.
When it comes to free throws, the Magic are 3rd in the NBA in attempts, averaging 25.9 per game. They are also 13th in offensive rebounds.
Currently, the Magic’s defense holds the 5th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.8 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Magic defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.7% while allowing 35.3% from downtown.
Looking at our projections, the Magic are expected to take down the Bulls by a score of 137-99.
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- The Magic should also cover at -4.5
- Projecting a combined 236 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Alex Caruso – Adductor – Probable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Ankle – Probable
- Coby White – Ankle – Probable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
