The Chicago Bulls (3-7 in last 10) travel to face the Orlando Magic (8-2 in last 10) Monday night at Kia Center, with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET. We’re 8-point road underdogs, riding a 3-game losing streak and a soul-crushing 6-game against-the-spread losing streak against a Magic team that’s 8-2 both straight up and ATS. This could get ugly.
Game Information
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Kia Center, Orlando
League: NBA
Betting Lines and Odds
Moneyline: Bulls +290, Magic -342
Spread: Bulls +8 (+102), Magic -8 (-114)
Total: 239.5 points (Over -115 / Under +102)
Bulls in Complete Collapse Mode
Chicago sits at a disastrous 3-7 in the last 10 games, riding a 3-game losing streak. Even worse, we’re 2-8 against the spread with a catastrophic 6-game ATS losing streak – we haven’t covered a spread in over two weeks.
Bulls games have leaned slightly toward overs (6 overs, 4 unders), though our last 2 games went under suggesting recent offensive struggles or better defensive efforts.
Magic Playing Elite Basketball
Orlando enters at 8-2 in their last 10 games with a 2-game winning streak. They’re also 8-2 ATS with another 2-game ATS winning streak – they’re not just winning, they’re dominating and covering spreads.
Magic games have leaned toward overs (7 overs, 3 unders), though their most recent game went under.
Why 8 Points Feels About Right (Unfortunately)
We’re 3-7 straight up and 2-8 ATS with losing streaks in both categories. Orlando is 8-2 both straight up and ATS with winning streaks. The 8-point spread accurately reflects the massive gap between these teams right now.
Bulls’ Historic ATS Failure
Six straight games failing to cover the spread. We’re not just losing – we’re getting blown out worse than expected. The market keeps giving us points, and we keep failing to cover them.
Magic’s Dominance
Orlando is 8-2 ATS, meaning they’re consistently exceeding expectations and covering spreads. They’re one of the NBA’s best teams right now, playing elite defense and executing offensively.
Talent and Form Gap
This isn’t close. They’re playing championship-level basketball while we’re in complete freefall. Eight points might not be enough cushion.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner Will Dominate
Orlando’s young stars are playing at an All-Star level. Banchero will score 25+, Wagner will provide secondary scoring and playmaking, and their supporting cast will execute perfectly within the system.
We have no answers for their size, athleticism, and skill. They’ll score in the paint, knock down threes, and make our defense look lost.
Betting Analysis
The Spread
Bulls +8 is the only bet worth considering despite our 6-game ATS losing streak. Eight points is a lot of cushion, and eventually we have to cover a spread… right? Orlando is 8-2 ATS, but even elite teams struggle covering large spreads.
The Moneyline
Bulls +290 means betting $100 to win $290. That sounds amazing until you realize we’d need a miracle to win this game. The odds accurately reflect our minuscule chance.
The Total
Over 239.5 leans toward Orlando’s over trend (7 of 10), though both teams went under recently. With our defensive struggles and their offensive firepower, points should be scored.
Bulls’ Path to Not Getting Embarrassed
For us to cover the 8-point spread (ending our ATS nightmare) or pull off a miracle upset, we need:
Defend the paint – Can’t let Banchero score at will
Hit threes – Need to shoot lights out from deep to keep pace
Force turnovers – Create transition opportunities
Hope for miracle – Honestly, we need Orlando to have off night
Bulls Fan Perspective
This is absolute rock bottom. Three straight losses, 6 straight failures to cover the spread, traveling to Orlando to face a team that’s 8-2 both straight up and ATS. Getting 8 points feels like the market saying “here’s a ton of cushion, and you’ll still probably lose.”
We’re in complete freefall. The confidence is shot, the execution is terrible, and we’re facing one of the NBA’s best teams playing their best basketball. Orlando is 8-2 ATS – they’re not just winning, they’re crushing spreads and destroying opponents.
Eight points should be enough cushion to cover even in a loss, but given our 6-game ATS losing streak, who knows? We’ve failed to meet even the lowest expectations for two weeks straight.
Monday night in Orlando – this is where the season officially goes off the rails unless we find a way to compete.
Game Prediction
Projected Score: Magic 125, Bulls 119
Orlando wins comfortably but we somehow cover the 8-point spread, ending our 6-game ATS nightmare. They dominate most of the game, but garbage time scoring helps us cover.
The game goes over 239.5 points as Orlando’s offense clicks and we score enough in garbage time to push the total.
Best Bets:
Bulls +8 (desperate hope) – Eventually we cover something
Over 239.5 (safer play) – Orlando will score plenty
Avoid Bulls ML – We’re not winning this game
For Bulls fans, this represents survival mode. Don’t get blown out, cover the 8-point spread, and try to find literally anything positive to build on.
See Red (through tears)… again.
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