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2022 NBA Handicapping
(4-11) Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls (6-9)
Date: Friday, November 18th, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
NBA Moneyline Odds: Magic +310 | Bulls -390 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: CHI -9
NBA Betting Total: 223
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The road Magic come into this one coming off a 126-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They entered that one as 8-point home underdogs and failed to cover for the second time in as many outings.
The home Bulls come into this one off a 124-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. They entered that one as 1.5-point road underdogs and filed to cover for the third time in as many outings.
The Magic so far this season are 6-8-1 against the spread, while the Bulls are 7-7-1.
These two teams have yet to face off during the 2022-23 regular season and won’t see each other again until Jan. 28.
Orlando Magic
The Magic come into this one holding an impressive streak. No, not a wins streak—more of a scheduling streak.
Somehow Orlando had a stretch of seven straight home games between Nov. 3 and Nov. 17.
That’s a whole lot of home cooking; although, the team did end up on the wrong side of .500 at 3-4 during the stretch.
On the year, Orlando is scoring 109.9 points per contest, which puts the team in 21st as of this writing Thursday evening.
In terms of advanced stats, the Magic score 108.1 points per 100 possessions. That number places them in 23rd.
Defensively, this groups allows 113.3 points per night, putting them smack dab in the middle of the NBA at 15th so far this season.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Orlando gives up 109.3 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 16th on the year and puts them in a tie with the Toronto Raptors.
Coming into this one, rookie standout Paolo Banchero remains listed as out during his injury recovery, while Gary Harris is probable to make his season debut.
Wendell Carter, Jr. is also listed as probable as of this writing.
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls come into this one on the heels of a serious skid. Having lost their last three straight up, the team’s troubles go back six games—a stretch in which they’ve won just a single contest.
On the year, the Bulls are scoring 110.7 points per game. That number puts them in 19th across the Association so far this season.
Looking at the advanced stats, they’re scoring 108.1 points per 100 possessions—a number that puts them in 22nd.
Defensively, Chicago is giving up 111.8 points per night, which ranks 12th through 15 games.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Bulls give up 107.8 points per game, putting them in 8th across the Association.
Chicago’s injury report as of Thursday night lists Coby White as questionable and Patrick Williams as day-to-day.
There is still to timeline set for Lonzo Ball’s return.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Bulls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
- Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Bulls are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.
Free Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Prediction:
The Bulls should get a home win straight up on Friday, but the Magic should have the energy coming off a long home stretch to keep this one close.
Give me the Bulls straight up, but me the underdog road Magic at +9.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: ORL +9
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