The Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic meet Saturday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Pistons, and they play the Hawks and Kings next. The Bulls look for their first 2-0 start since the 2021-22 season.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 115 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 28 points and 14 rebounds, while Matas Buzelis is averaging 21 points and 1 assist. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer and Kevin Huerter is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 50 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Heat, lost to the Hawks, and they play the 76ers next. The Magic have won 10 of their last 14 regular season games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25.5 points and 4 assists, while Desmond Bane is averaging 19 points and 5.5 rebounds. Paolo Banchero is the third double-digit scorer, and Tristan da Silva is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won 14 of their last 15 games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last four games at Kia Center following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Kia Center following a win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last five games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Magic have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last seven games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Magic’s last seven night games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Wendell Carter Jr. ranks 3rd in the league for second chance points (13) this season.
- Franz Wagner ranks T6th in the league for points in the paint (28) this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (11.0) this season.
- Matas Buzelis ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank T1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Magic rank T1st in the league for H1 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (7.0).
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (24.0).
Magic vs Bulls Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner due to a knee injury.
The Bulls will be without Zach Collins and Coby White.
Magic vs Bulls Prediction
It’s just one game, but the Bulls looked sharp against the Pistons, finishing down the stretch without one of their best players in White. The Magic are the better team obviously, but they’re also struggling defensively a bit through two games and are on the end of a back-to-back. While guys are still getting their feet under them, these spots can be tough for players. The Bulls have won 2 of the last 3 games against the Magic and the underdog has covered 5 of the last 8 meetings overall. The Magic have failed to cover 4 straight games overall. Give me the Bulls and the points.