Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

The Chicago Bulls (2-2) welcome to Orlando Magic (3-1) to the United Center on Wednesday. Tips are set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around Magic vs Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; The Magic went 4-0 in 2023-24

The Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 119-115 on Monday to finish as a 5.5-point home favorite. After covering their first 2 games and winning both by at least 15 points, the Magic have failed to cover 2 in a row, including their first loss, a 124-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. The Magic have done well behind former No. 1 overall pick F Paolo Bancherowhich has an average of 28.5 points per game (PPG) and scored 50 points on Monday.

The Bulls beat the Grizzlies 126-123 on Monday and closed as a 5-point underdog in that game. Chicago G Zach LaVine stayed hot and scored 30 points on 12-of-22 shooting. The Bulls have alternated wins and losses during their 4 game stretch, starting with a 123-111 road loss to open the season at the New Orleans Pelicans. Chicago is 2-2 against the spread (ATS) and is led by LaVine, who is averaging 26 PPG.

Magic for Bulls odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Magic -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Bulls +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
• Against the spread (ATS): Magic -6.5 (-105) | Taurus +6.5 (-115)
• Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Magic at Bulls key injuries

Magic

• F Jonathan Isaac (hip) questionable

Taurus

• G Lonzo Ball (wrist) doubtful

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Magic at Bull picks and predictions

Forecast

Magic 118, Bulls 111

Moneyline

PASS.

The Magic have shown energy and discipline so far this season, and their young stars are starting to shine. Expect that to continue, but at this moneyline value, avoid playing them to win outright.

Similarly, the Bulls have been too inconsistent to back up here.

Against the spread

BET MAGIC -6.5 (-105).

Orlando has been exceptional to start the season, scoring at least 111 points in all 4 games and holding opponents to 101 or fewer points in 2 of its 4 games. The Magic have also been surprisingly efficient offensively with 3 of their top-4 scoring options shooting 48% or better from the field.

Only 2 of the Bulls’ top 4 scorers can say they’ve exceeded that percentage. Chicago has also disappointed after each win and struggled in its lone home game, losing that game 114-95 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bulls’ offense has seen ups and downs, but their defense has only seen the latter, having allowed 122 points or more in 3 games.

Given these relevant issues, take the outside and back MAGIC -6.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 227.5 (-115).

Both teams have consistently gone over the projected total this season, and there’s no reason to believe those trends won’t continue on Wednesday. The Bulls are 3-1 O/U and have scored at least 110 in 3 of 4 games and topped 126 points twice. Their defense has been a bigger problem as mentioned above.

The Magic, who have been efficient offensively, have also allowed at least 115 points in 2 straight games. Orlando’s effectiveness against a lackluster defense should maintain its dominant offensive performance. It’s 4-0 O/U on the season.

That said, expect a high-scoring match and tag OVER 227.5 (-115).

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