The Orlando Magic (23-34) and Chicago Bulls (26-30) meet Monday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Magic failed to cover the spread as 1.5-point home favorites Saturday in a 107-103 overtime loss vs. the Miami Heat. G Markelle Fultz scored a team-high 17 points as Orlando blew a double-digit 4th-quarter lead. The Magic are 7-0 against the spread (ATS) in their last 7 games after failing to cover in their previous contest.
The Bulls failed to cover as 6-point underdogs Saturday in a 97-89 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers. G Zach LaVine finished with 23 points as Chicago lost its 3rd straight game. The Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. teams with a losing record.
This is the 3rd meeting this season between the Magic and Bulls. Orlando covered as an 8.5-point road underdog in a 108-107 win Nov. 18 and Chicago covered as a 2.5-point road favorite with a 128-109 win Jan. 28.
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Magic at Bulls odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:46 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Bulls -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +4.5 (-102) | Bulls -4.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Magic at Bulls key injuries
Magic
- G Patrick Beverley (not with team) out
- G R.J. Hampton (not with team) out
- G Terrence Ross (not with team) out
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- G Alex Caruso (foot) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 115, Magic 105
Moneyline
PASS.
The Bulls (-190) should win, but there is no need to risk almost twice your potential profit on the moneyline when Chicago should win by margin. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET BULLS -4.5 (-115).
Chicago should be able to bounce back after 3 consecutive road losses. The Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 9-6 ATS as a home favorite. Orlando is 25th in offensive efficiency and should struggle vs. a Bulls team that is 5th in defensive efficiency over its last 5 games.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 224.5 (-112).
The Under is 4-0 in Orlando’s last 4 games and 5-0 in the Magic’s last 5 after scoring 100 or more points in their previous contest. The Under has hit in the Bulls’ last 4 games and is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings between these teams in Chicago.
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