Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 28, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls (22-26) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Magic (19-30)
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
  • Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSFL & NBCS-CHI

The Chicago Bulls visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Bulls vs Magic Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 24-23 against the spread, while the Magic are 28-19 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls-2.5 -110O 230.5 -110-140
Orlando Magic +2.5 -110U 230.5 -110+115

Magic vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Saturday‘s game with 57.7% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 52.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 57 games (+16.12 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 49 of their last 81 games (+14.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 48 of their last 79 games (+13.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 39 games (+12.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 46 of their last 76 games (+11.76 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 24 games (+20.75 Units / 76% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 41 games at home (+17.95 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 41 games (+15.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.45 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2H Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+10.90 Units / 37% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 24-23 (-1.35 Units / -2.55% ROI).

  • 22-26 against the Moneyline (-3.1 Units / -4.71% ROI)
  • 22-26 against the Over for game total points (-6.6 Units / -12.5% ROI)
  • 26-22 against the Under for game total points (+1.8 Units / 3.41% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 28-19 (+7.15 Units / 13.28% ROI).

  • 19-30 against the Moneyline (+12.3 Units / 22.99% ROI)
  • 26-23 against the Over for game total points (+0.7 Units / 1.3% ROI)
  • 23-26 against the Under for game total points (-5.6 Units / -10.39% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 62 games (-22.77 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 82 games (-19.35 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 69 games (-16.26 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 77 games (-14.56 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-13.35 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 85 games (-30.85 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 85 games (-24.22 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 75 games (-23.80 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 88 games (-23.68 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 57 games (-23.48 Units / -37% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Bulls are 27-14 (.659) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .599

The Bulls are 3-23 (.115) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .157

The Bulls are 41-8 (.837) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .685

The Bulls are 14-9 (.609) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .493

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Magic are 11-42 (.208) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Orlando Magic are 12-58 (.171) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fourth-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics have averaged 45.6 rebounds per game (5,877 rebounds/129 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Magic are 4-55 (.068) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .218

The Magic are 10-40 (.200) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .426

Injury Report: Magic vs. BullsSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 28

  • Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee and is expected to be out at least a month, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Goran Dragic (Bulls): Dragic is probable for Saturday’s (Jan.28) game against Orlando.
  • Marko Simonovic (Bulls): Simonovic is out for Saturday’s (Jan.28) game against Orlando.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): The Bulls announced that Green will undergo a debridement and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have made 10.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

The Bulls have made 10.7 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (384 rebounds/45 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The Bulls have made 10.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Magic have averaged 1.20 points per shot (21,137 points/17,575 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,867/8,929) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic have averaged 106.6 points per game (13,649 points/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.9

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,519 rebounds/45 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Bulls have averaged 7.6 steals per game (341 steals/45 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls have averaged 7.1 steals per game (1,408 steals/199 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (852 blocks/199 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (6,928 rebounds/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.0

The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,364 steals/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (424 steals/64 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (904 blocks/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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