On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls (25-27) will play the Orlando Magic (28-24). The Kia Center tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s examine the lines around the Bulls vs. Magic odds at BetMGM Sportsbook and provide our professional NBA predictions and picks.
The Bulls have won back-to-back games after knocking off the Memphis Grizzlies 118-110 Thursday to cover as 5.5-point road favorites. F DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 30 points on 3-for-3 from 3 while C Andre Drummond (21 points, 13 rebounds) and C Nikola Vucevic (20, 10) each had a double-double. Chicago shot 54.4% from the field in the win.
With a 127-111 victory over San Antonio on Thursday, Orlando returned to winning ways and covered as a 10-point home favorite. Six Orlando players scored in double digits, led by F Franz Wagner, who finished with a game-high 34 points on 3-of-4 shooting. In the victory, the Magic shot 59.8% from the field and 59.3% from three.
The Magic have been profitable this season, going 34-18 against the spread (ATS). In their last ten games, they are 7-3 ATS, with a 6-1 ATS record in their previous seven. They have a 4-1 ATS record in their previous 5 games as the favorite and a 3-1 ATS record in their last 4 at home. Chicago will not be able to stay in the game on Saturday when it travels due to a variety of injuries.
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