| MATCHUP | Orlando Magic | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-15 | 16-17 |
| Spread | -5.5 -102 | +5.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | -192 | +160 |
| Total | Over 235.5 (-108) | Under 235.5 (-112) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Friday, January 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Raptors, beat the Pacers, and they play the Pacers next. The Magic have won 18 of their last 29 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.7 points and 3.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Hornets next. The Bulls have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 118.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.2 points and 4.7 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last six games as home underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games following a win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine Friday night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won each of their last six games at United Center against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Friday night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last six games at United Center against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Bulls’ last 10 home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last five games at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Matas Buzelis rank T15th in the league for total steals + blocks (72) this season.
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 16th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.9) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Goga Bitadze ranks 6th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.8) this season.
- Jalen Suggs is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 2nd in the league for pace this season (102.7).
- The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.4).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (28.7).
- This season, 19.4% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, Coby White, Trentyn Flowers, Lachlan Olbrich, and Josh Giddey. Emanuel Miller is questionable.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Franz Wagner. Jonathan Isaac is questionable.
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
It feels like you never know which Magic team is going to show up night to night, and 9 of their 15 losses this season have come on the road. However, the Bulls have half their team on the injury report, which makes them hard to back.
Outside of Wagner, the Magic have their rotation in place and are playing a Bulls squad they’ve beaten in 7 of the last 10 games. I’d need more points to take the Bulls seriously. It’s hard to bet on a team that’s down so many key players. If the Magic were more consistent, this line would be much steeper. Still, I’m siding with the Magic on Friday night.