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The threat of the Play-In Tournament is fueling the Orlando Magic in their final games of the NBA season.
Orlando is a half-game back of the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference — the cutoff to avoid the Play-In — and gets a gift from the schedule gods by facing the lowly Chicago Bulls tonight.
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With all hands on deck, my Magic vs. Bulls predictions expect plenty of points from the visiting team.
Our NBA picks like Jalen Suggs to shred a patchwork Chicago backcourt and top his scoring prop on Friday, April 10.
Magic vs Bulls prediction
Magic vs Bulls best bet: Jalen Suggs Over 13.5 points (-112)
Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs hasn’t been as aggressive a scorer recently, and that’s trimmed his points prop for Friday.
He’s attempted just six and nine field goals in the past two outings, making four shots in each contest, and finishing with 11 and 12 points. That’s a notable decline in usage considering he was averaging almost 12 attempts over the past month.
Suggs’ scoring total for tonight takes a tick down to 13.5 O/U after being set at 14.5 for the past couple of weeks. He can snap out of that slumber in the Windy City tonight.
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The Chicago Bulls rank 23rd in defensive rating over the last 10 contests, allowing more than 127 points per game in that span. More than 70 of those points are coming from opposing guards.
Chicago is down to eight healthy bodies, and many of those guys are D-League callups. On top of that lack of talent, the Bulls are playing the second of back-to-back games after prevailing in Washington on Thursday.
Before this lull in offensive activity, Suggs was averaging around 14 points per outing. His player projections for Friday expect at least one better from the Gonzaga product, with his scoring forecast ranging from 15.2 to 16.1 points.
My number comes out to 15.6 points, which should have the Over 13.5 prop priced around -155 instead of this modest -112 juice.
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Magic vs Bulls same-game parlay
The Bulls picked up a rare win in D.C. last night, setting up a letdown spot back home. Chicago is tired and down to eight healthy bodies while the Magic are going all out to avoid the Play-In Tournament, as they chase the No. 6 seed.
Paolo Banchero will also have a big night against this thin Chicago interior. The Bulls are getting completely bullied in the paint, and Banchero is projected for 24+ points in this must-win matchup. He’s averaged 27.5 ppg against Chicago this season.
Magic vs Bulls SGP
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Jalen Suggs Over 13.5 points
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Paolo Banchero Over 22.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Sleight of Hand
Suggs and Banchero will pile up the points and round up rebounds against a shorthanded Bulls squad that’s sucking wind.
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Both Orlando stars are projected to top their points and rebounding totals tonight.
Magic vs Bulls SGP
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Paolo Banchero Over 22.5 points
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Paolo Banchero Over 8.5 rebounds
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Jalen Suggs Over 13.5 points
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Jalen Suggs Over 3.5 rebounds
Magic vs Bulls odds
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Spread: Magic -15 (-110) | Bulls +15 (-110)
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Moneyline: Magic -1000 | Bulls +650
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Over/Under: Over 243 (-110) | Under 243 (-110)
Magic vs Bulls betting trend to know
Orlando has gone Over the total in 23 of its last 35 games (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Magic vs. Bulls.
How to watch Magic vs Bulls
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Location |
United Center, Chicago, IL |
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Date |
Friday, April 10, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
8:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
FDSN Florida, CHSN |
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