Jalen Smith brings up game 350 as Orlando Magic meet Chicago Bulls
Orlando Magic meet Chicago Bulls at Kia Center, Friday 11:00am (NBA). Chicago Bulls have won 45 of the 87 meetings with Orlando Magic since 2001.
The big picture
Orlando Magic come in 25th on the ladder; Chicago Bulls are 27th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Orlando Magic are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 105.5 points for and 115 against.
Chicago Bulls are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 129.6 against.
Form
Orlando Magic have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Phoenix Suns 104–117.
Chicago Bulls have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to New York Knicks 105–135.
Chicago Bulls have lost their last six.
Orlando Magic have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 87 times on our records since 2001: Orlando Magic 42, Chicago Bulls 45.
Last time out (2025-26), Orlando Magic won 127–103 at United Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Chicago Bulls by 47 points in 2016-17 (122–75).
Players to watch
For Orlando Magic, watch Paolo Banchero (24.5 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Franz Wagner (19.6 points a game, 51 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Chicago Bulls, watch Caleb Wilson (19.5 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Norman Powell (19.3 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Smith is set to play game 350.
At Kia Center
Orlando Magic have won 11 of their last 20 at Kia Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Orlando Magic have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
