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NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Bulls

The Orlando Magic go head-to-head with the Chicago Bulls in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Don’t Write Off Bulls For This Contest

We’re confident that the Bulls can produce a strong performance against the Magic. Our prediction is that they’ll cover the spread of +4.5 and you can currently get -106.

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7 Magic Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Orlando Magic won their previous game by a 112-110 scoreline. It was on the road against Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Paolo Banchero poured in 29 points, with Desmond Bane contributing 18 and Anthony Black adding 15.

Chicago Bulls were winners last time out. It was a 134-118 home victory against New Orleans Pelicans at United Center. Isaac Okoro recorded 24 points, Tre Jones 20 points and 12 assists, while Matas Buzelis racked up 19 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 125-120 win for the Magic at Kia Center when they last played the Bulls. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Magic wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic logo Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Bulls logo Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
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Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Magic are averaging 113.7 points, 44.8 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 45.8% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 118.2 points and 46.3 rebounds per contest.

Desmond Bane is averaging 21.1 points, with Anthony Black making 2.3 (39.0%) 3-pointers per game. Paolo Banchero averages 9.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.1 points, 46.1 rebounds, 31.7 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 121.7 points and 42.9 rebounds.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 16.6 points and 7.7 rebounds, Josh Giddey 8.4 assists and Kevin Huerter 2.0 (37.0%) 3-pointers.

Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Our Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Bulls will be able to cover the spread in this NBA showdown, with +4.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -106 that is currently available.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Magic vs Bulls stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 9 consecutive games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.

Bulls +4.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paolo Banchero Under 23.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Paolo Banchero (Magic) has scored an average of 17.8 points in the past 5 games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -118.

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Tre Jones Under 3.5 Rebounds -133 BetMGM logo

Tre Jones (Bulls) has recorded Under 3.5 rebounds in 9 of the past 10 games. There’s every chance that the same thing will happen here, with odds of -133 that he doesn’t cover the Rebounds line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls +4.5
Totals Under 235.5
Player Points Paolo Banchero Under 23.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Bulls +4.5 on the spread, combined with Under 235.5 and Paolo Banchero (Magic) to score Under 23.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 114 - 115 Bulls logo Bulls

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Bulls to land a 115-114 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Magic Trading at Shorter Odds Than Bulls

Orlando Magic are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -185. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +154 about Chicago Bulls.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 235.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those who wager Under 235.5 can get -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Paolo Banchero Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Paolo Banchero is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -109 to score Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Player Points
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 23.5
-109
Under 23.5
-118
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 18.5
-109
Under 18.5
-118
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Anthony Black (Magic)
Over 16.5
-115
Under 16.5
-111
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Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 8.5
-105
Under 8.5
-127
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-123
Under 8.5
-108
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 8.5
+112
Under 8.5
-147
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-101
Under 8.5
-132
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Bulls Home Record Reads Six Defeats From Last Ten

The Bulls have a 4-6 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 109.80 points per contest and conceding 116.90.

The Magic have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 115.30 points scored and 115.20 points allowed.

In their last matchup at United Center, the Bulls came out on top 102-99 against the Magic. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at United Center, the Magic have six victories and the Bulls four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 4-6 226.70 109.80 116.90 4 6
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 5-5 230.50 115.30 115.20 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
  • U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Desmond Bane 34 33.73 649 156 19.1 4.6 1.7 4.6 0.5 0.7
Franz Wagner 24 33.38 545 88 22.7 3.7 1.5 6.1 0.4 1.2
Paolo Banchero 24 33.22 487 111 20.3 4.6 0.8 8.5 0.8 0.6

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 30 32.78 577 270 19.2 9.0 1.9 9.0 0.4 0.9
Nikola Vucevic 32 30.07 515 107 16.1 3.3 1.8 8.9 0.4 0.8
Coby White 16 28.08 307 75 19.2 4.7 2.2 3.2 - 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

31 Dec NBA
Magic 112-110 Pacers
29 Dec NBA
Magic 106-107 Raptors
27 Dec NBA
Nuggets 126-127 Magic
26 Dec NBA
Hornets 120-105 Magic
23 Dec NBA
Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers
22 Dec NBA
Magic 97-120 Warriors
20 Dec NBA
Magic 128-127 Jazz
18 Dec NBA
Magic 115-126 Nuggets
13 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-120 Magic
09 Dec NBA
Heat 108-117 Magic

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 136-101 Bulls
27 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-103 Bulls
26 Dec NBA
76ers 102-109 Bulls
23 Dec NBA
Bulls 126-123 Hawks
21 Dec NBA
Bulls 152-150 Hawks
19 Dec NBA
Bulls 136-125 Cavaliers
17 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls
14 Dec NBA
Pelicans 114-104 Bulls
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Nets 10 21 0.323 109.2 114.1 -4.9 4-13 6-8 3-7 8-14 5-5 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Nets 10 21 0.323 109.2 114.1 -4.9 4-13 6-8 3-7 8-14 5-5 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Nets 10 21 0.323 109.2 114.1 -4.9 4-13 6-8 3-7 8-14 5-5 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak