The Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls meet Friday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Raptors, beat the Pacers, and they play the Pacers next. The Magic have won 18 of their last 29 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.7 points and 3.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Hornets next. The Bulls have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 118.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.2 points and 4.7 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have lost each of their last six games following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine Friday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won each of their last six road games against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Friday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Magic’s last eight games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Tre Jones ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (3.9) this season.
- Jalen Smith ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.7) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (93.1%) this season.
- Anthony Black ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (128) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls are one of only two teams to record multiple wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points through Q3 this season.
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (61.0).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.5).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (22.7).
Bulls vs Magic Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, Coby White, Trentyn Flowers, Lachlan Olbrich, and Josh Giddey. Emanuel Miller is questionable.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Franz Wagner. Jonathan Isaac is questionable.
Bulls vs Magic Prediction
It feels like you never know which Magic team is going to show up night to night, and 9 of their 15 losses this season have come on the road. However, the Bulls have half their team on the injury report, which makes them hard to back.
Outside of Wagner, the Magic have their rotation in place and are playing a Bulls squad they’ve beaten in 7 of the last 10 games. I’d need more points to take the Bulls seriously. It’s hard to bet on a team that’s down so many key players. If the Magic were more consistent, this line would be much steeper. Still, I’m siding with the Magic on Friday night.