The Chicago Bulls (9-10) and Orlando Magic (12-8) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST from the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. The game will be broadcast live on Peacock.
The Magic are 9-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Magic -9), with the over/under set at 238.5 total points. Orlando is a -350 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +280 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks for Monday, December 1.
My Bulls vs Magic Prediction
- Bulls vs Magic pick: Under 238.5 (-110)
My Magic vs Bulls best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Magic Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9 -110 | 238.5 -110o / -110u | +280 |
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9 -110 | 238.5 -110o / -110u | -350 |
Bulls vs Magic NBA Preview
I’m taking Under 238.5 in Bulls-Magic tonight.
Chicago’s offense is beginning to crater.
The Bulls rank just 28th in offensive rating on the road, and their struggles continue to deepen.
On the other side, Orlando sits 14th in offensive rating at home, but its defense remains excellent — and is improving game by game.
The Magic have been making more shots recently, which allows them to set their half-court defense more consistently, a major advantage against a Chicago team that already struggles to generate efficient offense.
Bulls vs Magic Predictions, Betting Analysis
This is primarily a play against the Bulls’ offense rather than a play on Orlando.
The Magic have actually been producing strong offensive numbers lately, and there’s certainly a scenario where they break this game open, push past 130 points and send the total over.
However, I’m willing to fade the idea that Orlando continues scoring at that pace.
My projection comes out to 238, close to the market number.
Still, given Chicago’s offensive collapse and Orlando’s defensive consistency, I’ll be on the Under in Bulls-Magic tonight.
Under 238.5 (-110, bet365)
