Tonight, on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, the Chicago Bulls, currently sitting at 8-11 and occupying the ninth spot in the Eastern Conference, will face off against the Orlando Magic, who boast a record of 12-7 and hold the third position in the Eastern Conference standings. This exciting matchup will take place in Orlando, Florida.
According to the latest odds from BETMGM SPORTSBOOK, the Magic are favored to win by 10.5 points, with the over/under set at 223.5 points. Orlando enters the game riding a three-game win streak and will be looking to extend their positive momentum with a victory over the Bulls.
The Magic have shown strength against Eastern Conference opponents, boasting a 9-3 record within the conference. Notably, Orlando has performed well in close games, holding a 1-1 record in matches decided by a margin of 3 points or fewer.
On the other side, the Bulls have found success in conference play, with a 7-4 record against Eastern Conference teams. Chicago's defensive prowess is highlighted by their league-leading 35.4 defensive rebounds per game, spearheaded by Nikola Vucevic, who is averaging an impressive 7.7 rebounds per game.
In terms of shooting efficiency, the Magic are currently hitting 44.4% from the field this season, slightly lower than the 48.6% shooting percentage allowed by the Bulls' defense. In contrast, the Bulls are shooting at a 47.0% clip, outperforming the 45.1% shooting percentage of Orlando's opponents.
Key players to watch in this matchup include Franz Wagner for the Magic, who is shooting 47.4% from the field and averaging 23.4 points per game, and Nikola Vucevic for the Bulls, who is putting up 20.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
In their recent performances over the last 10 games, the Magic have been on a hot streak with a 9-1 record, averaging 106.9 points, 41.6 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 9.5 steals, and 7.0 blocks per game. In comparison, the Bulls hold a 5-5 record during the same span, averaging 121.7 points, 42.6 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 7.2 steals, and 5.7 blocks per game.
Injury updates for both teams heading into the game see Paolo Banchero and Gary Harris sidelined for the Magic, while the Bulls list Adama Sanogo, Julian Phillips, Patrick Williams, and Lonzo Ball as day-to-day with various ailments.
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