Orlando Magic (7-29) vs. Chicago Bulls (24-10)
January 3, 2022 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls -11; Over/Under: -
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The Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls meet Monday in NBA action at the United Center. The Orlando Magic look to snap a five-game losing streak. The Chicago Bulls look to build on their seven-game winning streak.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 101.7 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Cole Anthony is averaging 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Franz Wagner is averaging 15.8 points and 4.7 rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 111 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 26.8 points and 4.6 assists, while Zach LaVine is averaging 26.3 points and 5.1 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Lonzo Ball is dishing 5 assists. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
The Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. The Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Monday games. The under is 5-0 in Magic last 5 road games. The over is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 overall. The under is 35-16 in the last 51 meetings.
The Chicago Bulls are playing their best ball of the season, and that includes winning their last five games by an average of 7.4 points while shooting 52.4 percent from the field. The Orlando Magic played an overtime game last night, so when you factor in their limited roster and tired legs, this is just a rough spot for them to be in. The Bulls are 8-2 against the spread when favorites of five or more points. The Magic are 7-10 against the spread as double-digit underdogs. Give me the Bulls in a beat down.
