| MATCHUP | Orlando Magic | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 44-36 | 31-49 |
| Spread | -14.5 -112 | +14.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -1050 | +675 |
| Total | Over 242.5 (-110) | Under 242.5 (-110) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Friday, April 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Chicago Bulls play host to the Orlando Magic at the United Center on Friday night. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic are starting to heat up again, as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be aiming for a fifth straight victory after routing the Timberwolves in a 132-120 win on Wednesday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 20 points, Desmond Bane added 18 points with six assists, and Franz Wagner chipped in with 17 points.
As a team, the Magic shot 54 percent from the field and 12 of 29 from the 3-point line as they played great defense to contain the Timberwolves to just 21 points in the second quarter to take the early lead before the Magic exploded for 38 points in the third quarter to pull ahead by as many as 24 points at one stage.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in poor form as they’ve lost 11 of their last 15 games overall, but they are now aiming for a third straight victory after running past the lowly Wizards in a 119-108 road win last night. Tre Jones led the team in scoring with 31 points on nine of 14 shooting; Collin Sexton added 27 points, while Lenoard Miller tallied 26 points with 11 rebounds on 11 of 14 shooting.
As a team, the Bulls shot 46 percent from the field and nine of 30 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 32 points in the first quarter to jump out in front but this game was still closely contested until the third quarter, where the Bulls poured in 35 points to lead by as many as 19 points.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last six games between the Magic and Bulls at United Center.
- The Magic have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Magic and Bulls at United Center.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites following a home win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won nine of their last 10 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in six of their last seven games at United Center against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs following a win.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last five games against Central Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four games against Southeast Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 2nd in the league for pace this season (102.4).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent points per game this season (121.1).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (27.5).
- This season, 19.1% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line—the highest mark in the league.
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Magic are still missing Jett Howard and Jonathan Isaac, while the Bulls are keeping eyes on Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro and Guerschon Yabusele, who are all questionable. These teams have already clashed three times this season, with the Bulls surprisingly leading the series by 2-1. The Magic enter this contest clearly as the hotter team right now, as they’ve won their last four games compared to the Bulls, who were ice-cold before they beat the lowly Wizards twice in a row. The line seems hefty, but this game clearly means more to the Magic and I think they can take care of business with an easy win and cover on the road.