Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/06/2025

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, March 6, 2025

Venue:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  FDSFL

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Bulls +7.5, Magic -7.5; Over/Under:  218.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Bulls +7.5, Magic -7.5; Over/Under:  218.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Bulls +7.5, Magic -7.5; Over/Under:  218.5 points

Chicago Bulls:  24-38 (5th place, Central Division)

Orlando Magic:  29-34 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

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Chicago Bulls:  2-8 last 10

Orlando Magic:  4-6 last 10

The Bulls are entering this game with a 24-38 record overall this season and they are 13-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coby White led the team in points in that game with 25 while Talen Horton-Tucker was next on the team with 22 points. Coby White and Tre Jones each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Zach Collins led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 44.3% from the field, 25% from 3-point range, and 70.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 120.7 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 28-32-2 this season and their O/U record is 31-31.

The Magic are entering this game with a 29-34 record overall this season and they are 18-15 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak with losses coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors, and the Toronto Raptors twice in a row. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 41 while Franz Wagner was next on the team with 28 points. Paolo Banchero led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Paolo Banchero led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 48.2% from the field, 41.7% from 3-point range, and 78.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 104.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 105.9 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 28-34-1 this season and their O/U record is 24-39.

The current betting odds have the Magic listed as a 7.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Magic haven't looked great in their games this season with their 29-34 record overall, but that record has them right in the middle of the East and in a play-in spot. They have looked a lot better on their home court this year with their 18-15 home record. Meanwhile, the Bulls haven't looked good in their games this season with their 24-38 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the East, but that record still has them in the last spot for the play-in tournament. They haven't been a good road team with their 13-16 road record this season and they have also looked terrible in their games lately. The Bulls are 2-8 in their last 10 games and they have lost 2 games in a row now. They may be in a spot for the play-in tournament, but this is not a playoff team and they won't go far even if they get a shot. The Magic haven't looked that great lately either as they are 4-6 in their last 10 games and have lost 4 games in a row now, but they have still been a much better team all season and have been more consistent in their games. They are coming off 2 bad losses to the Raptors who have been terrible this season, but they did lose their last game by just 1 point and will be looking to bounce back in a big way here. They have played their best at home this season and they are going to bring their best effort against a bad team to break out of this funk they are in. The best way to place a bet here is on the Magic to cover the spread in this game. 

Bulls Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, March 6, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Magic 104 Bulls 92.

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Chicago Bulls: 4-8 ATS off a home blowout loss of 20 points or more. 6-11 ATS versus good defensive teams - allowing 108 points/game or less. 3-7 ATS versus poor offensive teams - scoring 108 points/game or less. 33-18 UNDER against Southeast division opponents. 9-2 UNDER after allowing 135 points or more. 

Orlando Magic: 16-9 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 71-46 ATS in home games. 21-13 ATS when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 25% to 40%). 17-8 UNDER after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 11-5 UNDER off an upset loss as a home favorite.

Chicago Bulls:  J. Giddey (PG) Day To Day - Quadricep. L. Ball (PG) Day To Day - Wrist. K. Huerter (SG) Day To Day - Knee. N. Vučević (C) Day To Day - Calf. A. Dosunmu (SG) Out For Season - Shoulder. P. Williams (PF) Out - Knee.

Orlando Magic:  C. Anthony (PG) Day To Day - Toe. J. Suggs (PG) Out For Season - Quad. M. Wagner (C) Out For Season - Knee.

“I’m proud overall (about) the whole season, going out there battling injuries, continuing to fight; even the last game giving all I had to help the team get a win. Pretty much knew it probably would be my last game of the season knowing how it felt out there. I’m excited to knock this surgery out and attack rehab.” - Ayo Dosunmu on his injury this season. 

"We've worked on that a ton. It's supposed to be right at the rim at 0.5 and he put it right at the rim, and then Orlando Robinson walks under Wendell Carter Jr. as it's happening.” - Jamahl Mosley after his team’s loss against the Raptors in their game on Tuesday.

PG Josh Giddey

SG Talen Horton-Tucker

SF Coby White 

PF Matas Buzelis

C Zach Collins

PG Cole Anthony

SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PPG: N. Vucevic (19.1)

APG: J. Giddey (6.6)

Reb/G: N. Vučević (10.3)

PPG: F. Wagner (25)

APG: P. Banchero (5)

Reb/G: G. Bitadze (7.5)

Coaches:

Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (5th season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (4th season)