- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: January 2, 2026 (Friday)
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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The Orlando Magic (18-14) are set to face off against the Chicago Bulls (15-16) this Friday at the United Center.
In their previous outing, the Magic narrowly edged the Nuggets, winning 127-126. During that game, Orlando committed 25 fouls compared to Denver’s 23. The Magic managed to hit 11 of their 29 three-point attempts. Meanwhile, the Nuggets achieved a remarkable 90% from the free-throw line, hitting 27 of 30 shots. Denver secured 49 rebounds (15 offensive and 34 defensive) but recorded no blocks. Additionally, they provided 27 assists and made 5 steals. On defense, Orlando allowed Denver to shoot 51.2%, permitting 44 successful shots out of 86 attempts. The Magic recorded 32 assists and forced 16 turnovers while securing 8 steals. They gathered 35 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, and converted 25 of 37 free throws for a shooting percentage of 67.6%. Overall, Orlando finished with a field goal percentage of 51.7%, making 46 of 89 shots and 10 out of 29 from beyond the arc.
Anthony Black played a pivotal role in the last match, recording 38 points on 14 of 24 shooting, along with 5 assists and 6 rebounds in 30 minutes of play, showcasing a shooting accuracy of 58.3%.
Orlando enters this game with an 18-14 overall record. They average 117.1 points per game (14th in the NBA) with a shooting percentage of 46.8%. When shooting from three, the Magic have connected on 34.2% of their attempts (362 out of 1,058) and excel from the free-throw line at 78.6%. As a collective unit, Orlando secures approximately 44.6 rebounds per game and tallies 831 assists, ranking 14th in the league for assists. They turn the ball over about 14.0 times per game, and average 21.5 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Magic force 15.3 turnovers a game and commit 22.8 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.3% from three-point range and rank 13th in points allowed per game at 115.3. Orlando has given up a field goal percentage of 47.9% this season (1,349 of 2,818) and concedes roughly 43.2 rebounds per game, allowing 798 assists throughout the campaign, which ranks 9th in the NBA.
In their last match, the Bulls fell to the Bucks 112-103. Chicago recorded a total of 52 rebounds, collecting 36 defensive and 16 offensive boards. They turned the ball over 15 times and registered 5 steals. The Bucks committed 16 fouls, giving the Bulls 16 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 12 for a free-throw shooting percentage of 75.0%. Chicago made 34.2% of their three-point attempts, hitting 13 of 38, and shot 41.9% from the field with 39 made shots out of 93 attempts. The Bucks shot 46.5%, making 40 of 86 attempts. Furthermore, Chicago struggled on the boards, allowing Milwaukee to collect 47 total rebounds (11 offensive).
Nikola Vucevic was a key player for the Bulls, contributing 16 points in just 26 minutes, alongside 1 assist and 7 rebounds, hitting 50.0% of his shots (7 of 14).
Chicago’s record stands at 15-16 this season. Offensively, the Bulls are shooting 47.5% from the field, which places them 12th in the league. They have recorded 3,684 points for an average of 118.8 points per game and secure an average of 45.7 rebounds per game. They are third in the league with 29.5 assists per game, but they also turn the ball over 15.0 times per game and commit around 19.6 personal fouls, while maintaining a free throw success rate of 78.1%.
Defensively, the Bulls allow 36.4% on three-point shots (427 of 1,172) and permit 78.0% shooting from the free-throw line. They surrender an average of 27.7 assists and 45.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 24th and 23rd in those categories, respectively. Chicago’s defense ranks 26th in the league for points allowed per game, giving up 122.0. They force 13.2 turnovers per game but allow opponents to shoot 47.6% from the field, ranking 20th.
Which team will emerge victorious tonight against the spread?
Recommendation: Select Orlando
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