Magic vs. Bulls Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 2

The Orlando Magic (19-15) battle the Chicago Bulls (16-17) on January 2, 2026. The matchup airs on CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH.

Friday's matchup between the Magic and the Bulls features the Magic as 5-point favorites. The matchup's over/under is 233.5.

Magic vs. Bulls Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Arena: United Center
• Total: 233.5 points
• Spread: Magic -5
• Moneyline: Magic (-198), Bulls (+166)

How to watch Magic vs. Bulls

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Florida
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Magic vs. Bulls

• In 13 games this season, the Magic and their opponents have gone over 233.5 combined points.
• The Bulls have combined with their opponent to score more than 233.5 points in 23 of 33 games this season.
• The two teams combine to score 235.4 points per game, 1.9 more points than this matchup's total.
• These two teams give up 237.2 points per game combined, 3.7 more points than the over/under for this contest.

Betting the Spread: Magic vs. Bulls

• Orlando has covered 14 times in 34 chances against the spread this season.
• The Magic have an ATS record of 3-10 when playing as at least 5-point favorites this season.
• The Bulls have put together a 16-16-1 record against the spread this year.
• Chicago has covered the spread six times this year (6-2 ATS) when playing as at least 5-point underdogs.
• At home this year, the Bulls are 8-8-1 against the spread and 9-8 overall.
• Chicago has one win ATS (1-2) as a 5-point underdog or greater at home.
• This year in away games, the Magic are 7-10 against the spread and 8-9 overall.
• Orlando has two wins ATS (2-2) as 5-point favorites or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Magic vs. Bulls

• The Magic have won 62.5% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (15-9).
• This season, the Bulls have won 10 out of the 17 games, or 58.8%, in which they've been the underdog.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -198 or shorter, Orlando has a record of 8-5 (61.5% win percentage).
• This season, Chicago has won three of its eight games when it is the underdog by at least +166 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Magic a 66.4% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Magic vs. Bulls

• Pick ATS: Magic (- 5)
• Pick OU: Under (233.5)
  
• Prediction: Magic 122 - Bulls 109
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