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Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 03 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 121-114
22-32 37-27 32-36 30-19
Position#22
Record16-17
FormWWLLW
Points / game118.8
Allowed / game122.3
vs
Position#13
Record18-14
FormWLWLW
Points / game116.5
Allowed / game114.6
USANBA· United Center
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Orlando Magic
24 Mar 2027
CHI v ORL
upcoming
15 Mar 2027
CHI v ORL
upcoming
10 Apr 2026
CHI103
ORL127
02 Jan 2026
CHI121
ORL114
30 Oct 2024
CHI102
ORL99
17 Nov 2023
CHI97
ORL103
15 Nov 2023
CHI94
ORL96
13 Feb 2023
CHI91
ORL100
18 Nov 2022
CHI107
ORL108
01 Feb 2022
CHI126
ORL115
03 Jan 2022
CHI102
ORL98
14 Apr 2021
CHI106
ORL115
13 Apr 2020
CHI v ORL
upcoming
02 Jan 2019
CHI84
ORL112
21 Dec 2018
CHI90
ORL80
12 Feb 2018
CHI105
ORL101
20 Dec 2017
CHI112
ORL94
10 Apr 2017
CHI122
ORL75
07 Nov 2016
CHI112
ORL80
01 Nov 2015
CHI92
ORL87
12 Jan 2015
CHI114
ORL121
04 Nov 2014
CHI98
ORL90
14 Apr 2014
CHI108
ORL95
16 Dec 2013
CHI82
ORL83
05 Apr 2013
CHI87
ORL86
06 Nov 2012
CHI99
ORL93
08 Mar 2012
CHI94
ORL99
28 Jan 2011
CHI99
ORL90
01 Dec 2010
CHI78
ORL107
10 Feb 2010
CHI87
ORL107
02 Jan 2010
CHI101
ORL93
24 Feb 2009
CHI120
ORL102
31 Dec 2008
CHI94
ORL113
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
129-126
129
126
+3
125avg 112
A13/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
104-114
104
114
-10
94avg 112
H15/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
127-111
127
111
+16
129avg 112
H18/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
136-125
136
125
+11
132avg 112
A20/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
152-150
152
150
+2
152avg 112
A21/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
126-123
126
123
+3
126avg 112
A24/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
109-102
109
102
+7
109avg 112
H27/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
103-112
103
112
-9
98avg 112
H28/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
101-136
101
136
-35
89avg 112
H30/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
134-118
134
118
+16
132avg 112
H01/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-29
22-32
34-31
40-34
26-21
21-31
28-24
29-38
33-34
29-24
33-30
32-23
32-32
34-23
35-44
35-26
38-38
45-35
33-42
36-35
30-36
25-32
37-37
34-18
30-28
19-24
32-33
28-17
26-28
24-26
30-31
23-27
23-21
27-34
28-40
23-41
36-32
31-30
30-28
37-28
243.8Avg total
122.1Scored
121.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)118.8122.3241.1-3.548%
Season at home (17)114.1118.6232.6-4.553%
Season away (16)123.8126.2250.0-2.544%
Last 10 (10)122.1121.7243.8+0.470%
Last 5 (5)114.6118.2232.8-3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)120.1124.8244.9-4.753%
vs Similar (8)116.8123.2240.0-6.512%
vs Weaker (3)116.7115.3232.0+1.367%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#17
W
106-105
106
105
+1
92avg 99
H06/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
100-106
100
106
-6
86avg 99
A07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
115-126
115
126
-11
108avg 99
A19/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
128-127 OT
128
127
+1
124avg 99
A21/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
97-120
97
120
-23
86avg 99
A23/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
110-106
110
106
+4
102avg 99
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
105-120
105
120
-15
90avg 99
H27/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
127-126
127
126
+1
118avg 99
H28/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
106-107
106
107
-1
99avg 99
A30/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
112-110
112
110
+2
108avg 99
A31/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-28
27-32
30-19
19-26
31-35
24-19
18-28
27-24
32-25
22-43
31-31
30-27
36-38
29-22
32-22
21-36
30-26
27-32
26-31
14-31
25-21
38-29
26-30
21-26
28-38
20-19
29-39
28-24
23-31
25-31
36-31
43-33
29-18
36-36
29-30
12-23
31-28
37-38
26-29
18-15
225.9Avg total
110.6Scored
115.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (32)116.5114.6231.1+1.956%
Season at home (15)115.9112.9228.7+3.067%
Season away (17)117.1116.2233.2+0.947%
Last 10 (10)110.6115.3225.9-4.750%
Last 5 (5)112.0113.8225.8-1.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)117.6118.3235.9-0.842%
vs Similar (12)116.0113.1229.1+2.958%
vs Weaker ◀ (6)115.5109.8225.3+5.783%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.8+0.8Q1: +0.7+0.7Q2Q2: -1.4-1.4Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: -2.0-2.0Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +3.0+3.0Q4: -3.2-3.2
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.8+0.8Q1: +0.7+0.7Q2Q2: -1.4-1.4Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: -2.0-2.0Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +3.0+3.0Q4: -3.2-3.2
Chicago BullsOrlando Magic
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
55-61
55
61
-6
A13/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
47-52
47
52
-5
H15/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
62-58
62
58
+4
H18/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
66-55
66
55
+11
A20/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
83-73
83
73
+10
A21/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
55-68
55
68
-13
A24/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
49-52
49
52
-3
H27/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
50-54
50
54
-4
H28/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H30/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
67-62
67
62
+5
H01/01
NBA
117.4Avg total
58.4Scored
59.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.661.4120.1-2.830%-
Last 30 at home (15)56.160.3116.4-4.127%-
Last 30 away (15)61.162.6123.7-1.533%-
Last 10 (10)58.459.0117.4-0.640%-
Last 5 (5)54.258.2112.4-4.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)59.761.9121.6-2.237%-
vs Similar (8)56.959.9116.8-3.025%-
vs Weaker (3)56.762.7119.3-6.00%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#17
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H06/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
55-54
55
54
+1
A07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
54-68
54
68
-14
A19/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A21/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
57-58
57
58
-1
A23/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
63-50
63
50
+13
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
48-57
48
57
-9
H27/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
48-62
48
62
-14
H28/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A30/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
68-66
68
66
+2
A31/12
NBA
116.9Avg total
58.0Scored
58.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.558.2117.7+1.350%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.556.6112.2-1.131%-
Last 30 away (17)62.559.5122.0+3.165%-
Last 10 (10)58.058.9116.9-0.950%-
Last 5 (5)58.457.8116.2+0.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)56.758.7115.3-2.042%-
vs Similar (12)61.858.2119.9+3.658%-
vs Weaker ◀ (6)60.757.5118.2+3.250%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 122.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.9 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.231.1
59.6%
54.8%62.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.114.3
35.7%
35.8%42.9
🏀 Free throws22.517.0
75.6%
78.1%17.0
They take 92.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 110.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.8 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.5 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.529.9
51.1%
54.8%59.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.310.1
31.3%
35.8%30.3
🏀 Free throws27.120.5
75.6%
78.1%20.5
They take 90.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 03 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WLLWWWWWLW
Orlando Magic
WLWLWLWLLW
#22
League position
#13
+0.4
Net rating
-4.6
116.6
Offensive rating
108.6
116.3
Defensive rating
113.3
56.9%
Effective FG%
49.6%
55.1%
Opp. effective FG%
53.5%
12.3%
Turnover %
11.5%
24.8%
Off. rebound %
25.9%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.30
35.7%
3-point %
31.3%
69.8%
Assist %
65.8%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence116.6 · 108.6Defence116.3 · 113.3Shooting56.9% · 49.6%3-point %35.7% · 31.3%Ball care12.3% · 11.5%Off. rebounds24.8% · 25.9%Free throws0.24 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)70% · 50%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Orlando Magic
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
3
Chicago Bulls wins
7
Orlando Magic wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/01/26HNew Orleans Pelicans134-118
30/12/25HMinnesota Timberwolves101-136
28/12/25HMilwaukee Bucks103-112
27/12/25HPhiladelphia 76ers109-102
24/12/25AAtlanta Hawks126-123
21/12/25AAtlanta Hawks152-150
20/12/25ACleveland Cavaliers136-125
18/12/25HCleveland Cavaliers127-111
15/12/25HNew Orleans Pelicans104-114
13/12/25ACharlotte Hornets129-126
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/12/25AIndiana Pacers112-110
30/12/25AToronto Raptors106-107
28/12/25HDenver Nuggets127-126
27/12/25HCharlotte Hornets105-120
24/12/25APortland Trail Blazers110-106
23/12/25AGolden State Warriors97-120
21/12/25AUtah Jazz128-127 OT
19/12/25ADenver Nuggets115-126
07/12/25ANew York Knicks100-106
06/12/25HMiami Heat106-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW48%
HomeWWLLW53%
AwayLWWWW44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331716
Win %48%53%44%
Points / game118.8114.1123.8
Allowed / game122.3118.6126.2
Point differential-3.5-4.5-2.5
Avg total241.1232.6250.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%24%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won69% (13)80% (5)62% (8)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW56%
HomeWLWLW67%
AwayWLWLW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games321517
Win %56%67%47%
Points / game116.5115.9117.1
Allowed / game114.6112.9116.2
Point differential+1.9+3.0+0.9
Avg total231.1228.7233.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%20%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (14)62% (8)67% (6)
Overtime %6%0%12%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder3228488%122.1108.0+14.1
2 Detroit Pistons3425974%118.9112.8+6.1
3 San Antonio Spurs3223972%119.9114.2+5.8
4 Houston Rockets31211068%120.5111.5+9.1
5 Denver Nuggets34231168%124.6117.9+6.8
6 Los Angeles Lakers30201067%116.8116.8+0.0
7 New York Knicks32211166%120.2114.8+5.5
8 Boston Celtics33211264%117.0110.6+6.4
9 Minnesota Timberwolves34211362%118.8114.6+4.2
10 Phoenix Suns32191359%115.9113.0+2.9
11 Toronto Raptors34201459%114.2112.4+1.8
12 Miami Heat33191458%121.3117.4+3.9
13 Orlando Magic32181456%116.5114.6+1.9
14 Philadelphia 76ers32181456%116.6116.0+0.6
15 Cleveland Cavaliers36201656%119.4116.9+2.6
16 Golden State Warriors34181653%115.6113.4+2.1
17 Chicago Bulls33161748%118.8122.3-3.5
18 Atlanta Hawks36171947%119.0119.5-0.5
19 Memphis Grizzlies33151845%115.9116.5-0.7
20 Milwaukee Bucks34142041%113.0115.9-2.9
21 Portland Trail Blazers34142041%116.2120.2-4.1
22 Los Angeles Clippers33122136%112.3113.6-1.3
23 Utah Jazz33122136%119.8126.8-7.0
24 Dallas Mavericks35122334%113.6117.9-4.3
25 Charlotte Hornets33112233%115.8118.9-3.2
26 Brooklyn Nets32102231%108.9114.2-5.3
27 Washington Wizards3392427%113.4123.9-10.5
28 Sacramento Kings3482624%110.9122.3-11.4
29 New Orleans Pelicans3582723%115.6123.1-7.5
30 Indiana Pacers3562917%110.1119.3-9.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls22373230121
Orlando Magic32273619114
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