The Magic will play the Bulls on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls set for Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Orlando Magic currently have a 92.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Bulls is 88.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic currently have a 8-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls start this matchup with a 9-8 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Orlando Magic currently rank 14th (116.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Chicago Bulls stand at 11th averaging 118.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.9 points against the Orlando Magic, ranking them 17th in the league. The Chicago Bulls currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 122.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Orlando Magic have notched a 5-3 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Chicago Bulls possess a 3-6 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Orlando Magic have a 19-15 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 16-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Orlando Magic be facing off against...
the scurvy Chicago Bulls in their own den of iniquity...
This be a clash of titans, with both teams vying...
for a higher spot in the standings. The Magic be...
on a quest for victory, while the Bulls be looking...
to defend their turf. The fans in the Bulls' arena...
be raucous and rowdy, ready to cheer their team...
to victory. The Magic have been scoring well this season...
but the Bulls be averaging even more points per game...
Will the Magic's offense be enough to overcome the Bulls'...
home court advantage? Grab yer rum and yer cutlasses...
and see you courtside at today's game. Be sure to...
review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...
from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop...
bets below. The battle on the hardwood promises to...
be epic. May the best team hoist the victory flag...
and send the losers walking the plank. Prepare for a...
clash of NBA giants, where only the strongest will survive...
Best Magic at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Orlando Magic |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Orlando Magic |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Orlando Magic are -4.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +4.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Orlando Magic are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Magic
Bulls
1/02/26 8:10pm EST | -4.5 -118+4.5 -102 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +4.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -4.5 Orlando Magic favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Magic
Bulls
Game to Overtime
1/02/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -105Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -120118.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Black
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
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Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -135Bet |
Desmond Bane
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Goga Bitadze
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1159.5 u -155Bet |
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Jalen Smith
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +11012.5 u -150Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -118Bet |
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Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o +11018.5 u -145Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
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Tristan da Silva
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -110Bet |
Tyus Jones
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1504.5 u +110Bet |
Wendell Carter Jr
Points Scored
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Anthony Black
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 26.5 u -11026.5 o -120Bet |
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Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 u -11021.5 o -118Bet |
Goga Bitadze
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -118Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 u -11823.5 o -110Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 30.5 u -11030.5 o -120Bet |
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Paolo Banchero
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 37.5 u -12537.5 o -105Bet |
Wendell Carter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at CHI 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -13522.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 23 | 22 | 0.511 | +13.5 | 13-8 | 9-12 | 5-5 | 15-17 | 115.0 | 115.4 | -0.4 | L4 | 4-6 |
| Chicago Bulls | 23 | 23 | 0.500 | +14.0 | 15-10 | 8-13 | 3-7 | 15-15 | 117.9 | 119.9 | -2.0 | L1 | 6-4 |
Orlando Magic & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
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Orlando Magic Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Magic | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +50000 Bet |
Orlando Magic & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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