The Chicago Bulls (1-0) will face the Orlando Magic (1-1) on Saturday night Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic are favored by six points in this game but will have to overcome a rest disadvantage if they want to win here. Before tip-off from Orlando, continue reading to get my Bulls vs Magic prediction for this Saturday night matchup.
Our Bulls vs Magic Pick
- Pick: Chicago Bulls +6
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Chicago Bulls @ Orlando Magic
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- Chicago Bulls: The Bulls enter this game with a 1-0 record, having defeated the Detroit Pistons 115-111 in their season opener. Nikola Vucevic led the team with 28 points and 14 rebounds, while Josh Giddey contributed 19 points and 11 assists. The Bulls will be without guard Coby White (calf strain) and forward Zach Collins (wrist fracture) for this matchup. But that didn’t stop the Bulls from winning their opener.
- Orlando Magic: The Magic are coming off a 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, where Franz Wagner scored 27 points. Guard Jalen Suggs hit several threes in that game. That is an encouraging sign for the Magic after they were without Suggs for much of last season. Orlando is on the second night of a back-to-back here and will try to overcome any fatigue associated with that to win this game.
- Home-Court Advantage: This is the third straight game the Magic have played at home to start this season. The Bulls are hitting the road for the first time this year. Home-court advantage could play a huge role in this game’s outcome, as the Magic have performed well at home in recent years.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first game scheduled between these teams this season.
- Chicago is 1-0 against the spread this season.
- Orlando is 0-2 against the spread on the year.
- Chicago had its first game go under the total.
- Orlando is 1-1 on over/unders for the season.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | Over 23.5 Points |
| Nikola Vucevic | Over 11.5 Rebounds |
| Josh Giddey | Over 7.5 Assists |
Bulls vs Magic Model Projection
Score Projection: Bulls 114 – Magic 118
Win Probability: Bulls 42%, Magic 58%
Final Thoughts
The big question in this game will be how the Magic handle playing a back-to-back so early in the season. Chicago has a huge rest advantage going into this matchup and that should help this game remain competitive throughout. I’ll take the points with the Bulls in what should be a competitive matchup in Orlando.
