Magic vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 2

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The Orlando Magic visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

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

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 14-20 against the spread, while the Bulls are 15-16 against the spread.

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Magic vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Bulls vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Friday‘s game with 62.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Magic and Bulls.

Bulls vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 62.0% confidence.

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Magic Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 53 of their last 86 games (+16.45 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 away games (+13.20 Units / 27% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have covered the 2Q Spread in 22 of their last 32 away games (+11.65 Units / 32% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 35 away games (+11.35 Units / 28% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 70 games (+8.27 Units / 10% ROI)

Bulls Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 23 games at home (+16.55 Units / 63% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 54 games (+16.50 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2H Spread in 44 of their last 70 games (+14.49 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 38 of their last 70 games (+11.92 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 47 games (+10.45 Units / 18% ROI)

Orlando Magic Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 14-20 (-8 Units / -21.39% ROI).

• 19-15 against the Moneyline (-3.45 Units / -5.13% ROI)
• 17-17 against the Over for game total points (-1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
• 17-17 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Chicago Bulls Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 15-16 (-2.6 Units / -7.16% ROI).

• 16-17 against the Moneyline (+0.1 Units / 0.21% ROI)
• 15-17 against the Over for game total points (-3.7 Units / -10.19% ROI)
• 17-15 against the Under for game total points (+0.5 Units / 1.38% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Bulls:

• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 44 games (-23.90 Units / -36% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 2Q Spread in 34 of their last 82 games (-20.45 Units / -21% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 78 games (-20.20 Units / -23% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 23 games at home (-20.15 Units / -76% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 82 games (-19.75 Units / -20% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Magic:

• The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 86 games (-29.25 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 87 games (-27.30 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only covered the 2H Spread in 33 of their last 87 games (-26.91 Units / -27% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 86 games (-22.45 Units / -19% ROI)
• The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 36 of their last 86 games (-21.35 Units / -22% ROI)

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• Chicago Bulls Defensive stats

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

The Magic are shooting 32% from three (1,295/4,004) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 32% from three (921/2,892) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic have 24.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.2

The Magic have a 29% free throw rate (4,869 free throw attempts/17,024 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

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

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls had 19.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls averaged 21% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (1,617 free throw attempts/7,545 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 32% from three (1,295/4,004) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 32% from three (921/2,892) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic have 24.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.2

The Magic have a 29% free throw rate (4,869 free throw attempts/17,024 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls had 19.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls averaged 21% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (1,617 free throw attempts/7,545 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 32% from three (1,295/4,004) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic shot 32% from three (921/2,892) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic have 24.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.2

The Magic have a 29% free throw rate (4,869 free throw attempts/17,024 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls had 19.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls averaged 21% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (1,617 free throw attempts/7,545 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

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