Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 4/7/24
At 6:00 ET, the NBCS will televise a matchup between the Bulls and Magic in Orlando. The Magic (-304) are favored by 7.5 points over the Bulls (+243) in a battle of Eastern Conference teams. The over/under line is set at 210.5 points.
Chicago is 9th in the East with a record of 37-40, while Orlando is 4th in the conference at 45-32. The Bulls are 4th in the Central Division, while the Magic are 1st in the Southeast.
CHICAGO BULLS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +7.5
This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, April 7th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-108 in favor of the Bulls.
- Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 12 threes.
Can Chicago Secure a Road Victory?
As the underdog, the Bulls have gone 18-27 this season and have covered the spread in their last three games. Overall, their ATS record is 38-38, including 19-17 on the road.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 37-40. Within the Central Division, they are in 4th place.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 40-36-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 210.5 points, which is lower than their season average of 222.1.
In their most recent game, the Bulls defeated the Knicks by a score of 108-100. The O/U line for that game was 212.5, and Chicago covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs.
On offense, the Bulls are 23rd in the NBA in scoring at 111.9 points per game. They are slightly better on the road, averaging 112.4 points per game compared to 111.4 at home. So far this season, they have outscored the league average in 39.0% of their games.
Chicago is 24th in pace at 96.9 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, the Bulls are 18th in the league at 46%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 22nd in the NBA at 52%.
So far, the Bulls have made an average of 11.5 three-pointers per game, which is 27th in the league. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which is 20th in the NBA.
On average, the Chicago defense is giving up 113.4 points per game (13th). Right now, they are on a 7 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.6 per game, which is 3rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 18th in blocked shots at 4.8 per game.
Will the Magic Win at Kia Center?
In their last game, the Magic lost to the Hornets by a score of 124-115. The O/U line for that game was 206.5, and Orlando was favored by 12 points going into the game.
Orlando is currently favored by 7.5 points in today’s game against the Bulls. This season, the Magic have been favored in 34 of their 77 games, going 27-7 in those games. As the favorite, they have an ATS record of 24-10.
For the season, the Magic have an O/U record of 35-42, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged a combined 219 points.
Orlando is 45-32 on the season, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 30-18 and 9-7 against other teams in the Southeast Division.
At home, the Magic have an ATS record of 26-13, and they have won two straight games at home. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 6.9 points per game at home.
At home, the Magic are averaging 112.6 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 110.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 26th in the league.
When it comes to shooting, the Magic are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. From beyond the arc, they are 21st in three-point shooting at 35%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are 28th in the league.
Overall, the Magic are 16th in true shooting percentage. In terms of assists, they are 25th in the NBA. When it comes to free throws, Orlando leads the league in attempts at 24.6 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Magic’s defense is giving up an average of 108.4 points per contest. The Orlando defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Orlando.