The Orlando Magic (19-15) are favored by 4.5 points against the Chicago Bulls (16-17) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH.
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Magic vs. Bulls Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Magic 120, Bulls 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Magic (-192)
- Total Pick: Over 235.5 (computer predicts 236.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+4.5)
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
- So far this season, Orlando has put together a 14-20-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Magic are 3-11 against the spread.
- In Orlando's 33 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (51.5%).
- This season, the Magic have won 15 out of the 24 games, or 62.5%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Orlando has won eight of its 13 games, or 61.5%, when favored by at least -192 on the moneyline.
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Chicago has a 17-16-0 record against the spread this year.
- When they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this year, the Bulls are 9-3 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 a 10-7 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 58.8% of those games).
- Chicago has a record of 4-5 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +159 or longer (44.4%).
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Magic vs. Bulls Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Franz Wagner: Out (Leg),
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee),
Jett Howard: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee)
Bulls
Bulls:
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Emanuel Miller: Questionable (Hamstring),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee),
Lachlan Olbrich: Questionable (Ankle)
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
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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