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Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 07 Mar 2025
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 123-125
35-33 31-36 35-27 22-29
Position#15
Record29-33
FormWLLLL
Points / game104.1
Allowed / game105.7
vs
Position#19
Record24-38
FormWLWLL
Points / game116.5
Allowed / game120.7
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Chicago Bulls
28 Jan 2027
ORL v CHI
upcoming
01 Dec 2025
ORL125
CHI120
25 Oct 2025
ORL98
CHI110
06 Mar 2025
ORL123
CHI125
27 Nov 2024
ORL133
CHI119
07 Apr 2024
ORL113
CHI98
10 Feb 2024
ORL114
CHI108
28 Jan 2023
ORL109
CHI128
23 Jan 2022
ORL114
CHI95
26 Nov 2021
ORL88
CHI123
06 Feb 2021
ORL92
CHI118
05 Feb 2021
ORL123
CHI119
12 Mar 2020
ORL v CHI
upcoming
23 Dec 2019
ORL103
CHI95
22 Feb 2019
ORL109
CHI110
13 Dec 2018
ORL97
CHI91
30 Mar 2018
ORL82
CHI90
03 Nov 2017
ORL83
CHI105
08 Mar 2017
ORL98
CHI91
24 Jan 2017
ORL92
CHI100
26 Mar 2016
ORL111
CHI89
02 Mar 2016
ORL102
CHI89
08 Apr 2015
ORL105
CHI103
08 Feb 2015
ORL97
CHI98
15 Jan 2014
ORL125
CHI128
15 Apr 2013
ORL84
CHI102
02 Jan 2013
ORL94
CHI96
19 Mar 2012
ORL59
CHI85
06 Jan 2012
ORL83
CHI97
10 Apr 2011
ORL99
CHI102
04 Mar 2011
ORL81
CHI89
11 Mar 2010
ORL111
CHI82
11 Mar 2009
ORL107
CHI79
03 Nov 2008
ORL96
CHI93
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
112-111
112
111
+1
101avg 96
H09/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
106-112
106
112
-6
98avg 96
H11/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
102-86
102
86
+16
93avg 96
H13/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
114-108
114
108
+6
103avg 96
A21/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
104-105
104
105
-1
94avg 96
H22/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
110-90
110
90
+20
103avg 96
H23/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
82-122
82
122
-40
63avg 96
H26/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
115-121
115
121
-6
108avg 96
H28/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
102-104
102
104
-2
94avg 96
H02/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
113-114
113
114
-1
106avg 96
H05/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-30
25-30
24-28
31-23
22-25
35-25
25-33
24-29
28-20
16-26
33-19
25-21
21-33
38-25
31-23
24-27
22-29
31-24
30-27
21-25
27-29
22-18
32-17
29-26
16-34
27-23
23-35
16-30
34-23
32-29
21-40
28-29
19-27
28-21
25-33
30-23
22-22
32-27
19-31
40-34
213.3Avg total
106.0Scored
107.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (62)104.1105.7209.8-1.647%
Season at home (33)105.1103.7208.8+1.455%
Season away (29)103.0108.0211.1-5.038%
Last 10 (10)106.0107.3213.3-1.340%
Last 5 (5)104.4110.2214.6-5.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)92.2113.0205.2-20.80%
vs Similar ◀ (20)104.3110.2214.6-5.930%
vs Weaker (6)101.599.0200.5+2.567%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
111-132
111
132
-21
99avg 109
H09/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
92-132
92
132
-40
71avg 109
H12/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
110-128
110
128
-18
98avg 109
H13/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
111-113 OT
111
113
-2
98avg 109
A21/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
117-121
117
121
-4
108avg 109
H22/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
142-110
142
110
+32
141avg 109
A25/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
117-122
117
122
-5
113avg 109
H27/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
125-115 OT
125
115
+10
116avg 109
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
112-127
112
127
-15
104avg 109
A02/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
117-139
117
139
-22
107avg 109
H05/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-34
38-21
25-42
17-35
18-34
11-37
30-34
33-27
32-32
27-34
23-30
28-32
21-19
22-31
38-33
23-21
30-20
28-40
32-33
27-28
39-30
36-28
40-18
27-34
26-31
34-28
33-39
24-24
27-30
27-33
27-27
29-20
31-32
36-34
25-29
20-32
29-24
29-33
36-39
23-43
239.3Avg total
115.4Scored
123.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (62)116.5120.7237.2-4.339%
Season at home (33)115.5121.0236.5-5.533%
Season away (29)117.6120.4238.0-2.945%
Last 10 (10)115.4123.9239.3-8.520%
Last 5 (5)122.6122.6245.2+0.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)115.0123.2238.2-8.230%
vs Similar ◀ (13)113.2120.5233.7-7.231%
vs Weaker (7)119.3114.4233.7+4.943%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: +3.8+3.8Q2: -3.1-3.1Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: -1.5-1.5Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: -4.5-4.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: +3.8+3.8Q2: -3.1-3.1Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: -1.5-1.5Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: -4.5-4.5
Orlando MagicChicago Bulls
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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#23
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H09/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
57-50
57
50
+7
H11/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
44-46
44
46
-2
H13/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A21/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
D
53-53
53
53
+0
H22/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
49-47
49
47
+2
H23/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
43-57
43
57
-14
H26/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
66-52
66
52
+14
H28/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H02/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
54-49
54
49
+5
H05/03
NBA
104.9Avg total
52.9Scored
52.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.753.5104.2-2.843%-
Last 30 at home (17)49.451.2100.6-1.841%-
Last 30 away (13)52.556.5109.0-4.146%-
Last 10 (10)52.952.0104.9+0.950%-
Last 5 (5)51.850.6102.4+1.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)47.257.0104.2-9.80%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)52.953.6106.5-0.855%-
vs Weaker (6)45.850.796.5-4.833%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
69-55
69
55
+14
H09/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
29-71
29
71
-42
H12/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
59-66
59
66
-7
H13/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
43-50
43
50
-7
A21/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
58-60
58
60
-2
H22/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
75-58
75
58
+17
A25/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
60-59
60
59
+1
H27/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
54-63
54
63
-9
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
67-66
67
66
+1
A02/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
W
58-57
58
57
+1
H05/03
NBA
117.7Avg total
57.2Scored
60.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.660.6117.3-4.037%-
Last 30 at home (17)57.863.1120.8-5.335%-
Last 30 away (13)55.257.5112.6-2.338%-
Last 10 (10)57.260.5117.7-3.350%-
Last 5 (5)62.860.6123.4+2.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)57.760.3118.0-2.640%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)53.362.5115.8-9.223%-
vs Weaker (7)61.357.6118.9+3.757%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 106.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.428.4
52.2%
54.3%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.410.0
32.9%
35.9%30.0
🏀 Free throws25.319.2
75.9%
77.8%19.2
They take 84.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 115.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.4 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.2 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.8 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.827.2
53.5%
54.3%54.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.614.4
33.0%
35.9%43.2
🏀 Free throws21.617.8
82.4%
77.8%17.8
They take 94.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% 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 07 Mar 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLLLWLWWLW
Chicago Bulls
LLWLWLLLLL
#15
League position
#19
-1.1
Net rating
-8.0
108.3
Offensive rating
109.1
109.4
Defensive rating
117.1
51.2%
Effective FG%
51.7%
52.7%
Opp. effective FG%
55.7%
13.0%
Turnover %
12.3%
25.2%
Off. rebound %
22.9%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.23
32.9%
3-point %
33.0%
56.0%
Assist %
66.6%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence108.3 · 109.1Defence109.4 · 117.1Shooting51.2% · 51.7%3-point %32.9% · 33.0%Ball care13.0% · 12.3%Off. rebounds25.2% · 22.9%Free throws0.30 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)40% · 20%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Chicago Bulls
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
7
Orlando Magic wins
3
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/03/25HToronto Raptors113-114
02/03/25HToronto Raptors102-104
28/02/25HGolden State Warriors115-121
26/02/25HCleveland Cavaliers82-122
23/02/25HWashington Wizards110-90
22/02/25HMemphis Grizzlies104-105
21/02/25AAtlanta Hawks114-108
13/02/25HCharlotte Hornets102-86
11/02/25HAtlanta Hawks106-112
09/02/25HSan Antonio Spurs112-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/03/25HCleveland Cavaliers117-139
02/03/25AIndiana Pacers112-127
01/03/25HToronto Raptors125-115 OT
27/02/25HLos Angeles Clippers117-122
25/02/25APhiladelphia 76ers142-110
22/02/25HPhoenix Suns117-121
21/02/25ANew York Knicks111-113 OT
13/02/25HDetroit Pistons110-128
12/02/25HDetroit Pistons92-132
09/02/25HGolden State Warriors111-132

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL47%
HomeWLLLL55%
AwayLLWLW38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games623329
Win %47%55%38%
Points / game104.1105.1103.0
Allowed / game105.7103.7108.0
Point differential-1.6+1.4-5.0
Avg total209.8208.8211.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%27%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (16)58% (12)50% (4)
Overtime %2%0%3%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL39%
HomeLLLWL33%
AwayLLLWL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games623329
Win %39%33%45%
Points / game116.5115.5117.6
Allowed / game120.7121.0120.4
Point differential-4.3-5.5-2.9
Avg total237.2236.5238.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%18%28%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)43% (7)75% (4)
Overtime %5%3%7%
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 Cleveland Cavaliers62521084%123.1111.6+11.5
2 Oklahoma City Thunder60491182%119.8107.2+12.7
3 Boston Celtics62441871%117.0108.4+8.6
4 New York Knicks60402067%117.7113.0+4.7
5 Los Angeles Lakers60392165%113.1111.2+1.9
6 Denver Nuggets62402265%121.0115.9+5.1
7 Memphis Grizzlies62382461%123.0117.0+5.9
8 Houston Rockets60362460%113.3109.7+3.6
9 Indiana Pacers60352558%116.6115.1+1.5
10 Milwaukee Bucks59342558%115.0112.8+2.3
11 Golden State Warriors61342756%113.5111.4+2.1
12 Detroit Pistons63352856%114.7113.1+1.6
13 Minnesota Timberwolves64352955%112.5109.1+3.4
14 Los Angeles Clippers62332953%110.9108.9+2.0
15 Sacramento Kings61322952%116.8115.1+1.7
16 Dallas Mavericks62323052%114.7113.9+0.8
17 Miami Heat61293248%110.2110.6-0.4
18 Orlando Magic62293347%104.1105.7-1.6
19 Phoenix Suns62293347%113.8116.0-2.1
20 Atlanta Hawks60273345%117.3120.2-2.9
21 Portland Trail Blazers63283544%110.8114.5-3.7
22 San Antonio Spurs60263443%113.3115.2-1.9
23 Chicago Bulls62243839%116.5120.7-4.3
24 Philadelphia 76ers61214034%109.1113.8-4.7
25 Brooklyn Nets61214034%105.0111.6-6.6
26 Toronto Raptors62204232%110.4116.1-5.7
27 New Orleans Pelicans62174527%111.0119.0-8.0
28 Utah Jazz62154724%112.5119.8-7.3
29 Charlotte Hornets61144723%105.2113.1-7.9
30 Washington Wizards61124920%108.3120.6-12.3
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
Orlando Magic35313522123
Chicago Bulls33362729125
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