The Orlando Magic (3-1) travel to face off against the Chicago Bulls (2-2) on Wednesday, October 30th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on CHSN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Magic vs Bulls

The Magic Are Coming Off A Win

The Magic improved to 3-1 on the season with a 119-115 win over the Pacers on Monday. Orlando was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, while the game’s total of 234 points went over the line of 224.

Orlando took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Indiana 36-23, but the Pacers responded with a 39-22 3rd quarter. The Magic clamped down defensively in the 4th, holding the Pacers to 17 points while scoring 26 to secure the win.

The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win

The Bulls evened their record at 2-2 with a 126-123 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Chicago, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 249 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 231 by 18 points.

Memphis went on a 10-0 run early, stretching their lead from 37-24 to 47-24. However, the Bulls responded by outscoring the Grizzlies 39-32 in the 3rd quarter and 33-23 in the 4th, turning a 100-93 deficit into a win.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Paolo Banchero’s 50-point performance, including 19 in the 1st quarter and 18 in the 2nd, led the Magic to a win over the Pacers. He also added 13 rebounds and 9 assists, shooting 61.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 33.3%.

Jalen Suggs contributed 25 points, knocking down 6 threes at 46.2%. The Magic made 13 threes as a team, shooting 31.7% from deep and 47% overall. Moritz Wagner added 9 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Paolo Banchero’s monster performance powered the Magic to a win over the Pacers, as he poured in 50 points, 19 of which came in the 1st quarter, and added 13 rebounds and 9 assists. Jalen Suggs chipped in 25 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip.

Orlando connected on 13 threes as a team, shooting 31.7% from deep and 47% overall from the field. Banchero made 3 threes, while Moritz Wagner added 9 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter.

Magic Team Defense

Despite giving up 36 points in the 1st and 39 in the 3rd, the Magic tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 23 and 17 points, respectively, to secure the win. Overall, they allowed the Pacers to shoot 46% from the field.

Orlando struggled to contain Indiana’s three-point shooting, as the Pacers hit 13 threes at a 44% clip. The Magic also sent the Pacers to the line 30 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.

Bulls Team Defense

Despite a tough 1st and 3rd quarter, the Magic’s defense stepped up when it mattered, allowing just 17 points in the 4th to secure a 119-115 win over the Pacers. Orlando gave up 115 points on 46% shooting from the field.

The Magic struggled to contain Indiana from deep, as the Pacers hit 13 threes at a 44% clip. Orlando sent Indiana to the line 30 times, where they hit 20 free throws. The Magic recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Magic vs Bulls Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Magic offense has averaged 102 points per game while allowing an average of 105. Orlando posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
• When looking at their past three matchups at home, Chicago has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 123 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Magic have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 5-0.

Magic vs Bulls Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +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.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 227.5 and given that our model is projecting 262 points between the teams, we like the over.

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