Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 18, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls (6-9) are -9.5 favorites vs. the Magic (4-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Friday, November 18, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI & BSFL

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

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Magic vs Bulls Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 6-8 against the spread, while the Bulls are 7-8 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic+8.5 -110O 221.5 -110300
Chicago Bulls -8.5 -110U 221.5 -110-375

Bulls vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Friday‘s game with 71.9% confidence.

Bulls vs Magic Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.5% confidence.

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


  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 48 games (+7.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 67 games (+6.63 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.54 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 43 games (+17.11 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 46 games (+14.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 48 games (+12.20 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 42 games at home (+11.92 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 24 games (+11.29 Units / 42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 6-8 (-2.8 Units / -16.97% ROI).

  • 4-11 against the Moneyline (-2 Units / -12.58% ROI)
  • 8-7 against the Over for game total points (+0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI)
  • 7-8 against the Under for game total points (-1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 7-8 (-1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 6-9 against the Moneyline (-1.2 Units / -6.25% ROI)
  • 6-9 against the Over for game total points (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • 9-6 against the Under for game total points (+2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 86 games (-28.72 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 87 games (-27.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 85 games (-26.95 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 43 games (-23.55 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 64 games (-22.50 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 82 games (-22.27 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 81 games (-18.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 76 games (-16.85 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 82 games (-16.57 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 39 away games (-15.15 Units / -38% ROI)

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

The Magic are 10-38 (.208) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Magic are 1-25 (.038) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Magic are 13-25 (.342) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Magic are 9-32 (.220) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

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

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Injury Report: Bulls vs. MagicFriday‘s Game, Nov. 18

  • Patrick Williams (Bulls): Williams is questionable for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Orlando.
  • Coby White (Bulls): White is questionable for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Orlando.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
  • Cole Anthony (Magic): The Magic announced that Anthony will return depending how he responds to rehab and treatment.
  • Gary Harris (Magic): Harris is probable for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Chicago.
  • Paolo Banchero (Magic): Banchero is expected to miss another 7-10 days, according to Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Magic): Carter Jr. is probable for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Chicago.
  • Markelle Fultz (Magic): The Magic announced that Fultz suffered a fracture and no surgery is required.
  • Moritz Wagner (Magic): Wagner has not played this season and no timetable has been announced for his return.

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,210/7,483) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic are shooting 43% (6,411/14,735) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Magic have averaged 1.18 points per shot (17,452 points/14,735 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Magic have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,563 points/7,317 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (629 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Magic have averaged 5.8 steals per game (75 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 6.5 steals per game (305 steals/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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