The Chicago Bulls (8-11) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (12-7) on Wednesday, November 27th. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on CHSN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Bulls vs Magic

The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win

The Bulls moved to 8-11 on the season after a 127-108 win over the Wizards on Tuesday. Chicago, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the 19-point victory. The total score of 235 points fell short of the 244-point O/U line.

Chicago took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Washington 40-18. They maintained their lead by edging the Wizards 35-34 in the 3rd quarter and closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 31-27.

The Magic Are Coming Off A Win

Orlando improved to 12-7 on the season with a 95-84 road win over the Hornets on Monday. The Magic, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 179 points fell well short of the 212.5-point line.

After trailing 25-18 after the 1st quarter, Orlando chipped away, outscoring Charlotte 24-21 in the 2nd and tying 16-16 in the 3rd. The Magic dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring the Hornets 37-22, highlighted by an 11-0 run that extended their lead from 64-63 to 75-63.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Coby White led the Bulls to a 127-point performance against the Wizards, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate and finishing with a team-high 21 points, including 11 in the 3rd quarter. Chicago made 14 threes overall, shooting 35% from deep and 50% from the field.

Nikola Vucevic added 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 64.3%, while Zach LaVine contributed 18 points with 4 threes. Talen Horton-Tucker scored 9 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, and Ayo Dosunmu also added 6 of his 12 points in the final period.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Franz Wagner’s 13-point outburst in the 4th quarter helped the Magic secure a win over the Hornets, finishing with a team-high 21 points and 7 assists. Cole Anthony and Moritz Wagner each added 16 points, with Anthony contributing 7 in the final period.

Orlando struggled from the field, shooting just 39.4% overall and 26.1% from three-point range, despite making 12 threes. Jonathan Isaac also stepped up late, scoring 9 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.

Bulls Team Defense

The Bulls’ defense shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Wizards to just 18 points, contributing to a 127-108 win. Overall, they allowed 108 points, with Washington scoring 34 in the 3rd quarter. Chicago limited the Wizards to 42% shooting from the field.

Chicago’s perimeter defense was strong, as they held the Wizards to 27% from beyond the arc, allowing only 10 made threes. The Bulls also controlled the boards, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds while collecting 42 defensive boards.

Magic Team Defense

The Bulls put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Wizards to 108 points on 42% shooting. Chicago was especially effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 18 points. The Bulls also limited Washington’s three-point shooting, giving up only 10 made threes on 27% shooting.

Chicago sent the Wizards to the line 31 times, where they converted 20 free throws. The Bulls controlled the boards, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds while grabbing 42 defensive boards. They also added 6 steals and 4 blocks in the win.

Bulls vs Magic Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
• In their last ten games at home, the Magic have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 101 points per game in these contests.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
• Orlando has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.

Bulls vs Magic Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +10.5, the Bulls is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 223.5 and our model has the Bulls and Magic finishing with a combined 239 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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