The Chicago Bulls (16-17) are 5.5-point underdogs against the Orlando Magic (19-15) at United Center on Friday, January 2, 2026. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH.
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Magic vs. Bulls Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Magic 120, Bulls 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Magic (-206)
- Total Pick: Over 233.5 (computer predicts 236.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+5.5)
Recent Magic vs. Bulls Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Magic | -9.5 | 239.5 | -386 | +303 | 125-120 ORL |
| 10/25/2025 | Magic | -6.5 | 233.5 | -248 | +202 | 110-98 CHI |
| 3/6/2025 | Magic | -8.5 | 223 | -319 | +257 | 125-123 CHI |
| 11/27/2024 | Magic | -9.5 | 224.5 | -437 | +336 | 133-119 ORL |
| 10/30/2024 | Magic | -5.5 | 228.5 | -220 | +184 | 102-99 CHI |
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando has gone 14-20-0 ATS this season.
- The Magic are 2-10 against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- In Orlando's 33 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (51.5%).
- The Magic have won 15, or 62.5%, of the 24 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Orlando has a record of 7-5, a 58.3% win rate, when it's favored by -206 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Chicago is 17-16-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 5.5-point underdogs this season, the Bulls are 6-2 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 15 of Chicago's 33 games with a set total.
- The Bulls have won 58.8% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (10-7).
- Chicago has a record of 3-4 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +171 or longer (42.9%).
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Magic vs. Bulls Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee),
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee),
Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle)
Bulls
Bulls:
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Emanuel Miller: Questionable (Hamstring),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee),
Lachlan Olbrich: Questionable (Ankle),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Magic vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
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