The Chicago Bulls (16-17) are 4.5-point underdogs against the Orlando Magic (19-15) at United Center on Friday, January 2, 2026. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on FM 96.9 The Game<\/a><\/p>\n Magic vs. Bulls Predictions for Friday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Magic 120, Bulls 117.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Magic (-190) Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Orlando has a 14-20-0 record against the spread this season. Chicago is 17-16-0 ATS this year. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Magic vs. Bulls Injury Report<\/p>\n Magic<\/p>\n Magic: <\/p>\n Franz Wagner: Out (Leg), <\/p>\n Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee), <\/p>\n Jett Howard: Day-To-Day (Illness), <\/p>\n Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee)<\/p>\n Bulls<\/p>\n Bulls: <\/p>\n Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder), <\/p>\n Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring), <\/p>\n Emanuel Miller: Questionable (Hamstring), <\/p>\n Coby White: Out (Calf), <\/p>\n Zach Collins: Out (Toe), <\/p>\n Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee), <\/p>\n Lachlan Olbrich: Questionable (Ankle)<\/p>\n Magic vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
\nTotal Pick: Under 237.5 (computer predicts 236.3 points)
\nPick ATS: Bulls (+4.5)
\nRecent Magic vs. Bulls Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Magic are 3-11 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
\nOut of Orlando’s 33 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (51.5%).
\nThe Magic have won 15, or 62.5%, of the 24 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
\nOrlando has a record of 9-5, a 64.3% win rate, when it’s favored by -190 or more by oddsmakers this season.
\nBulls 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn games this season in which they were an underdog by 4.5 points or more, the Bulls have a 9-3 record against the spread.
\nThe teams have combined to hit the over in 15 of Chicago’s 33 games with a set total.
\nThe Bulls have gone 10-7 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 58.8% of those games).
\nChicago has gone 4-5 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +159 or longer (44.4%).<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 8 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH
\nLocation: Chicago, Illinois
\nArena: United Center
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