The Chicago Bulls (28-16) travel to Amway Center Sunday to take on the Orlando Magic (8-39). Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bulls vs. Magic odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
At full strength, the Bulls are among the best in the Eastern Conference, but they’re being hit hard with the injury bug, losing three of their last four games. They’re 5-5 against the spread (ATS) over their last 10.
On the season, the Bulls have covered at a high rate, 26-18 ATS. They’re 12-10 straight-up (SU) on the road.
As for the Magic, they currently sit at the bottom of the East and are just 2-17 SU at home. They’ve failed to cover four straight, two as 11.5-point underdogs. Orlando is just 4-6 ATS over its last 10 games.
Bulls at Magic odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Bulls -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Magic +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -3.5 (-108) | Magic +3.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bulls at Magic key injuries
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- G Alex Caruso (wrist) out
- G Zach LaVine (knee) out
- F Patrick Williams (wrist) out
Magic
- G Terrence Ross (knee) out
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Bulls at Magic odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 108, Magic 101
Money line
PASS on the money line. While Orlando’s home struggles are too much to overcome, betting on the Bulls’ spread is the better value in this instance.
Against the spread
BET to the BULLS -3.5 (-108).
Chicago is still going to put two potential All-Star-caliber player on the court in F DeMar DeRozan and C Nikola Vucevic. DeRozan is in the MVP conversation as well.
Despite being short-handed, they’re still the better side. The Bulls rank seventh in offensive rating, and while their defense has slipped outside the top-10, it shouldn’t be too concerning as Orlando ranks 28th in offensive rating.
The Bulls also rank in the top-10 in turnover rate and top-five in true shooting percentage. They’ve been the far better side, and with the Magic having just two home wins, I’d rather side with the more proven, talented team.
Over/Under
“LEAN” on the UNDER 215.5 (-110).
The Bulls are down key scorers, and while I expect them to win, the players that are sidelined and the ones that brought the pace. Caruso and LaVine were terrific in transition with DeRozan and Vucevic more the premier halfcourt scorers.
As for the Magic, they rank 16th in pace and third-to-last in shooting. They’re 5-5 O/U the past 10 games.
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