The'Orlando Magic'(23-34) and'Chicago Bulls (26-30) meet Monday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Magic failed to cover the spread as 1.5-point home favorites Saturday in a 107-103 overtime loss vs. the Miami Heat. G Markelle Fultz scored a team-high 17 points as Orlando blew a double-digit 4th-quarter lead. The Magic are 7-0 against the spread (ATS) in their last 7 games after failing to cover in their previous contest.
The Bulls failed to cover as 6-point underdogs Saturday in a 97-89 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers. G'Zach LaVine'finished with 23 points as Chicago lost its 3rd straight game. The Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. teams with a losing record.
This is the 3rd meeting this season between the Magic and Bulls. Orlando covered as an 8.5-point road underdog in a 108-107 win Nov. 18 and Chicago covered as a 2.5-point road favorite with a 128-109 win Jan. 28.