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The Chicago Bulls (37-40) visit the Orlando Magic (45-32) Sunday. Tip from Kia Center is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 3-0
The Bulls got back in the win column with a 108-100 win over the New York Knicks Friday while covering as 1.5-point home underdogs. G Javonte Green scored a team-high 25 points off the bench and added 13 rebounds for a double-double. C Nikola Vucevic (16 points, 13 rebounds) and C Andre Drummond (10, 16) also had double-doubles. Chicago shot 47.3% from the field in the win.
Orlando snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 124-115 loss against the Charlotte Hornets Friday while failing to cover as a 12-point road favorite. F Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 32 points while 5 different Magic players scored in double figures. The Magic shot 44.7% from the field in the loss.
Bulls at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Magic -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +7.5 (-115) | Magic -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bulls at Magic key injuries
Bulls
- G Alex Caruso (ankle) questionable
- F Torrey Craig (knee) probable
- G Zach LaVine (foot) out
- G Coby White (ankle) questionable
Magic
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bulls at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 111, Bulls 107
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Magic (-300), who have won 3 of their last 4 games, to beat a Chicago squad that is dealing with injuries and is 3-5 in its last 8.
Against the spread
BET BULLS +7.5 (-115).
Chicago has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games at home, including each of its last 2 as an underdog.
Orlando has failed to covered in 2 of its last 3 games and 5 of its last 7. It is coming off a tough loss against a Charlotte team that has performed poorly this season (19-58 straight up).
Over/Under
BET OVER 210.5 (-110).
Chicago has scored 108 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games and 8 of its last 10. It has allowed 107 or more points in 6 of its last 9.
Orlando has hit the Over in each of its last 2 games and scored 115 or more points in 3 of its last 4. It has scored 107 or more points in 7 of its last 10 and allowed 108 or more in back-to-back games.
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