Magic vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 2

The Chicago Bulls (16-17) face the Orlando Magic (19-15) on January 2, 2026 at United Center. The Magic square off with the Bulls in a game that Orlando is currently a favorite by 5 points. The game has an over/under of 233.5.

Check out everything you need to know about the Magic-Bulls game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Magic vs. Bulls Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Magic vs. Bulls Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (+ 5)
O/U Pick: Over (233.5)
Score Prediction: Magic 120 - Bulls 117

Magic vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• Magic games have gone over 233.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 13 times (out of 34) this year.
• The Bulls have played in 23 games this season (69.7% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 233.5 points.
• The Magic and the Bulls combine to average 1.9 more points per game than the total of 233.5 set for this matchup.
• The Magic and the Bulls have seen their opponents average a combined 3.7 more points per game than the point total of 233.5 set for this outing.
• Orlando has come away with 15 wins in the 24 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Chicago has come away with 10 wins in the 17 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• In the last two head-to-head matchups, Orlando and Chicago have a tied 1-1 record.
• The Bulls have a 2-0 advantage against the spread when squaring off against the Magic.

Magic Recent Trends

• The Magic have a 3-7 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Orlando's average total over the last 10 games is 3.1 points fewer than the 233.5 total given for this matchup.
• In the Magic's 34 games this season, they have 14 wins against the spread.
• Orlando is 3-10 ATS when favored by 5 points or more this season.
• Magic games this year have hit the over 51.5% of the time (17 out of 33 games with a set point total).
• The Magic put up 5.7 fewer points per game (116.6) than the Bulls allow (122.3).
• When Orlando puts up more than 122.3 points, it is 8-5 against the spread and 11-2 overall.
• This season, the Magic have a 46.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.0% lower than the 47.6% of shots the Bulls' opponents have knocked down.
• The Magic own the same winning percentage against the spread when playing at home (.412) as they do on the road.
• Orlando has gone over the over/under in eight of 17 home games (47.1%). It has done better on the road, eclipsing the total in nine of 17 matchups (52.9%).
• In home games, the Magic have won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 9-5 (.643). On the road, they are 6-4 (.600) as a moneyline favorite.

Magic Recent Stats

Magic Leaders

• Desmond Bane averages 19.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, shooting 44.4% from the floor and 34.3% from downtown with 1.7 made treys per game.
• Anthony Black puts up 15.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, shooting 45.9% from the floor and 34.2% from beyond the arc with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Paolo Banchero posts 20.3 points, 8.5 boards and 4.6 assists per contest, shooting 44.2% from the floor.
• Wendell Carter Jr. averages 12.3 points, 2.0 assists and 7.6 rebounds.
• Jalen Suggs posts 15.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest, shooting 46.6% from the field and 32.6% from beyond the arc with 2.0 made treys per contest.

Magic Player Props

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls have a 7-3 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.
• Chicago has averaged a total of 242.6 combined points over its last 10 games, 9.1 greater than this matchup's total of 233.5.
• The Bulls have 16 wins against the spread in 33 games this year.
• Chicago has been underdogs by 5 points or more eight times this year and are 6-2 ATS in those matchups.
• Bulls games this year have gone over the point total 16 times in 33 opportunities (48.5%).
• The Bulls average only 3.9 more points per game (118.8) than the Magic allow their opponents to score (114.9).
• Chicago has put together a 13-6-1 ATS record and a 13-7 overall record in games it scores more than 114.9 points.
• The Bulls are shooting 47.4% from the field, 0.1% lower than the 47.5% the Magic's opponents have shot this season.
• The Bulls' winning percentage against the spread at home is .471 (8-8-1). Away, it is .500 (8-8-0).
• Chicago's games have gone above the over/under 35.3% of the time at home (six of 17), and 62.5% of the time away (10 of 16).
• In 2025-26 when moneyline favorites, the Bulls have a better winning percentage at home (.444, 4-5 record) than away (.286, 2-5).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic is averaging 16.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. He's also sinking 49.4% of his shots from the field and 37.9% from 3-point range, with 1.8 triples per game.
• The Bulls are receiving 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game from Matas Buzelis this season.
• Tre Jones is averaging 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest. He is making 53.5% of his shots from the field.
• Ayo Dosunmu gives the Bulls 13.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game while averaging 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• The Bulls are receiving 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Kevin Huerter this year.

Bulls Player Props

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