Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Preview
At 6:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (45-32) will host the Chicago Bulls (37-40) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Orlando (-304) is currently favored by 7.5 points over Chicago (+243). The over/under line is set at 210.5.
This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on NBCS.
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Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Magic have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Bulls. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Bulls and Magic, the Magic have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 5 points per game.
- Across their five previous road games, Chicago has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 113 points per game.
- The Magic are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Chicago has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Orlando has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
In their last three games, the Bulls have been the underdog and have covered the spread in each of those games. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs vs. the Magic.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 40-36-1, and the under has hit in three straight games. This year, their games have averaged a combined 225.3 points, which is higher than today’s line of 210.5.
Chicago’s most recent game was a 108-100 win over the Knicks. They were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 212.5, and the teams combined for 208 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 37-40. Against the East, they are 20-26 and 6-9 in their division. On the road, they are 17-20 compared to 20-20 at home.
On the spread, the Bulls are 38-38 for the season, going 19-17 on the road and 19-21 at home. As the underdog, they have an ATS record of 24-21, and their average scoring differential on the road is -3.3 PPG.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are 23rd in the NBA at 111.9 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 112.4 points per game compared to 111.4 at home.
So far this season, Chicago has outscored the NBA scoring average in 39% of their games. In terms of pace, the Bulls are 24th at 96.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Bulls are 18th in field goal percentage at 46%. They are also 21st in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, they are 20th in three-point shooting at 35%.
On the defensive side, Bulls is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 113.4 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.6 turnovers per game, ranking 3rd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 18th in rejections, averaging 4.8 blocked shots each game.
Today, the Magic are favored by 7.5 points at home against the Bulls. As the favorite, Orlando has a scoring differential of +9.1 points per game and a record of 27-7.
In terms of their ATS record, the Magic are 26-13 at home and 49-28 overall. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
In Orlando’s last game, they lost to the Hornets by a score of 124-115. The O/U line for that game was 206.5, and the Magic were favored by 12 points going into the game.
This season, the Magic have an O/U record of 35-42, and their games have averaged a combined 219 points. In their last two games, the final score has gone over the O/U line.
Overall, the Magic are 45-32 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they have a record of 30-18 and are 9-7 against other teams in the Southeast Division.
In their most recent games, the Magic are 2-0 at home, and they have an average scoring differential of +6.9 points per game at home.
At home, the Magic are averaging 112.6 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 110.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 26th in the league at 96.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Magic are 13th in the NBA at 47%. However, they are just 21st in three-point shooting at 35%. In terms of three-point attempts, Orlando is 28th in the league.
So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.4% of their games. When it comes to assists, they are 25th in the league with an average of 24.7 per game.
So far, the Magic’s defense is ranked 4th in the league at 108.4 points per contest. Orlando’s defense is currently forcing 13.9 turnovers per game, which is 24th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 12th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.2 rejections per game.
Even though they are considered 7.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 109-108 win for the Bulls.
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- We like the Bulls on the moneyline (+243)
- The Bulls are also our pick on the spread at +7.5
- Projecting a combined 217 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Caleb Houstan – Ankle – Questionable
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Out
- Alex Caruso – Ankle – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Knee – Probable
- Coby White – Ankle – Questionable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
