Chicago Bulls @ Orlando Magic - March 6, 2025

Alright, folks, listen up! We’ve got a matchup brewing between the Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls that’s got ‘upset alert’ written all over it. The Magic are set as -7-point favorites, but let me tell you, I’m feeling some serious underdog vibes here.

Orlando has been struggling lately—losing four straight games and barely scraping by with their offensive output at just over 104 points per game. Their shooting percentage hovers around 44%, which isn’t exactly setting the world on fire. They’re hitting only about 30% from beyond the arc, making it tough to stretch defenses. With those kind of numbers, it’s no wonder they’ve failed to cover in four of their last five outings.

Now, let’s pivot to the Bulls who have also been on a rough patch but not without some glimmers of hope. Despite their recent loss against the Cavaliers where they fell 139-117 (yikes!), their offense has been lighting up at an average of nearly 116 points per game with a solid field goal percentage of about 46%. Their three-point shooting looks better too—almost 37%. Yes, they’re still finding ways to foul too often and turn over the ball quite a bit—but if there’s one thing we know in this betting world: every dog has its day.

Chicago might be sitting with a record of 24-38 SU and only covering about 45% of their spreads this season, yet they’ve managed to go 5-2 ATS in their last seven games. You know what that tells me? They’re starting to figure things out just enough to keep close or even pull off an upset when nobody expects it.

Now onto my prediction: I’m betting on Chicago tonight—not just for them to cover that +7 spread but potentially walk away with a win outright. The Magic are reeling right now; they can’t buy a basket or any momentum for that matter. And let’s face it—the Bulls have shown flashes where they can score quickly and effectively when they’re dialed in.

As for the total points set at 219.5, I’m leaning towards the UNDER here too. Both teams have had trouble filling up the scoreboard consistently lately—so don’t expect fireworks tonight! Orlando’s last few games have seen totals go UNDER more often than not, while Chicago is also trending towards lower-scoring affairs recently despite their offensive potential.

So there you have it: I’m putting my chips on Chicago pulling off an upset against Orlando, covering that spread effortlessly while keeping things below that total line. Betting is all about seizing those moments—and trust me; this could be one of those nights where we look back and say we saw it coming all along! Let’s roll!