Chicago Bulls (2-2) vs Orlando Magic (3-1)
Game Info: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 8:00 pm (United Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +6.5 / Orlando Magic -6.5 — Over/Under:
The Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls meet Wednesday in NBA action at the United Center. 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 lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Pacers, and they play the Cavaliers and Mavericks next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 28.5 points and 6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Thunder, beat the Grizzlies, and they play the Nets and Jazz next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 120.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 26 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.8 points and 3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 51 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac and Goga Bitadze are questionable for the Magic. The Bulls will be without Lonzo Ball, while Jalen Smith is questionable.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
- The Magic have won each of their last five night games against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at United Center following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at United Center.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Coby White ranks T10th in the league for fast break points (16) this season.
- Josh Giddey ranks T5th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (7.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (75.0%).
- The Bulls ranks 1st in the league for pace this season (108.6).
- The Magic rank 28th in the league for free throw percentage this season (71.9%).
- The Magic rank 3rd in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (30.3).
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Orlando Magic have won and covered each of the last 5 games against the Bulls, and the confidence should be building even more after the game Banchero just had. The Chicago Bulls have had issues stringing together good performances dating back to last season, and the shooting still has a ways to go. This is a game where the Magic should be able to impose their will. I’ll lay the points with the Magic on the road.