Chicago Bulls (37-40) vs. Orlando Magic (45-32)
April 7, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -7.5; Over/Under: +210
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The Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic meet Sunday in NBA action at the Kia Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bulls vs Magic prediction.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls recently lost to the Nets and Hawks, while beating the Timberwolves and Knicks. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 111.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 47 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 23.5 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.1 points and 5.1 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic recently beat the Trail Blazers and Pelicans while losing to the Hornets. The Orlando Magic are averaging 110.6 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.5 points and 5.3 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 19.7 points and 5.3 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have won each of their last 18 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- Each of the Magic’s last 10 Sunday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Bulls’ last six games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
- Each of the Bulls’ last six road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Bulls vs Magic prediction
You can make a case for the Bulls and the points because they’re still fighting for the ninth seed to get home court in the first play-in game. The problem is the Bulls are inconsistent as all hell and I never know which team is showing up from night to night. The Magic are playing for a top-4 seed in the East, and they’re the best cover team in the NBA at 63.6 percent. The Magic have also won the last 4 games against the Bulls while covering all 4 of those wins. I’ve blindly backed the Magic for much of the season, and there’s no reason to stop now. Give me the Magic.
