Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Chicago Bulls will travel to face the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Thursday, with both teams struggling to find consistent form. The Bulls have endured a rough stretch, losing nine of their last 11 games, and they enter this matchup following a lopsided 139-117 home defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Despite a competitive effort for most of the game, Chicago collapsed in the fourth quarter, getting outscored 43-23 as Cleveland pulled away. The Bulls struggled with their perimeter shooting, hitting just 11 of 44 attempts from beyond the arc while shooting 44% overall from the field.
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic are also in the midst of a tough stretch, dropping four straight games, including back-to-back narrow losses to the Toronto Raptors. In their most recent outing, Orlando shot a respectable 48% from the field and connected on 15 of 36 three-point attempts, but they were outmuscled in the rebounding battle and outscored in the paint. The Magic will be eager to bounce back at home, where they have been a solid team throughout the season.
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0.476 | 82 | 39 | 43 | 3 |
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Orlando Magic against Chicago Bulls : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Anthony
K. Caldwell-Pope
P. Banchero
F. Wagner
J. Giddey
T. Jones
C. White
M. Buzelis
Substitutes
G. Harris
A. Black
M. McClung
E. Thompson
C. Joseph
T. da Silva
C. Houstan
J. Isaac
J. Young
D. Terry
T. Horton-Tucker
J. Carter
E. Liddell
E. Miller
J. Phillips
Orlando Magic - Chicago Bulls Key Points
- The Magic are 29-34 ATS this season
- The Bulls are 28-32-2 ATS this season
- The Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 night games at Kia Center
- The Magic are 8-0 in their last 8 games at Kia Center vs. Central Division teams with a losing record
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Our Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Injuries could play a key role in this matchup. The Bulls are monitoring the status of Patrick Williams, Kevin Huerter, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Giddey, all of whom are questionable to play. On the other side, the Magic will once again be without Jalen Suggs, while Cole Anthony’s availability remains uncertain. Given the injury concerns, checking the final lineups before tipoff will be crucial for assessing each team’s chances.
Despite their struggles, the Bulls showed flashes of competitiveness against Cleveland before faltering late, which may give them some confidence heading into this game. However, their inability to close out games has been a recurring issue. The Magic, though on a four-game skid, have remained competitive in recent losses and will look to capitalize on Chicago’s defensive lapses.
This matchup presents an opportunity for both teams to get back on track, and given their recent performances, it could come down to execution in the closing minutes. The Bulls will need a more efficient offensive outing and stronger rebounding efforts, while the Magic must find ways to maintain defensive intensity and dominate the interior. With both teams eager for a win, this contest has the potential to be a tightly contested battle. Our prediction for the Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls: Magic to win and cover.
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