Bulls vs. Magic: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – November 17, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 7, 2023

The Chicago Bulls (4-8) host the Orlando Magic (6-5) at United Center, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, November 17, 2023. The Magic are only 2-point underdogs in the game. The point total for the matchup is set at 215.5.

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Bulls vs. Magic Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bulls -2 215.5

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Injury Report as of November 17

Bulls: Dalen Terry: Out (Patella), DeMar DeRozan: Questionable (Personal), Alex Caruso: Probable (Toe), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)

Magic: Markelle Fultz: Out (Knee), Wendell Carter: Out (Finger)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (+2)
Total Pick Over (215.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Bulls vs. Magic Stat Rankings

Bulls Avg. (Rank) Magic Avg. (Rank)
108.5 (26th) Points Scored 108.3 (29th)
112.3 (15th) Points Allowed 106.6 (6th)
42.3 (22nd) Rebounds 44.6 (12th)
11.8 (9th) Off. Rebounds 12.3 (7th)
11 (23rd) 3pt Made 10.3 (27th)
22.1 (29th) Assists 23.7 (26th)
11.3 (1st) Turnovers 15.1 (24th)

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Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zach LaVine 4 24.5 4.5 1.3 0.3 0.3 2.5
DeMar DeRozan 4 23.3 3.3 3.3 1.5 1.3 0.5
Nikola Vucevic 4 14.5 10.5 2.3 1 0.8 0.5
Coby White 4 9.8 3.5 4 0.5 0 1.3
Alex Caruso 4 7.3 6 3 2 0.8 1

Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Franz Wagner 2 21 4.5 2.5 1 0.5 3
Cole Anthony 2 19 6 2 0 0.5 2
Paolo Banchero 2 13 6 4.5 1.5 0 0
Jalen Suggs 2 9.5 4.5 1 2 1 1
Moritz Wagner 2 9.5 6.5 0.5 0.5 1 0.5

Betting Trends

  • The Bulls have beaten the spread four times in 12 games.
  • Chicago has two wins ATS (2-5) as a 2-point favorite or greater this season.
  • This season, six of the Bulls’ 12 games have gone over the point total.
  • In 10 games this year, Chicago and its opponent have combined to score more than 215.5 points.
  • Bulls games average 220.8 total points per game this season, 5.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Magic are 8-3-0 against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread, as a 2-point underdog or greater, Orlando is 5-2.
  • There have been three Magic games (out of 11) that hit the over this year.
  • Orlando’s games have had over 215.5 points six times this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 0.6 points higher than the average scoring total for Magic games of 214.9.

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