Watch Magic vs. Bulls: Live stream, TV channel, NBA game start time on Friday

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The Chicago Bulls are flexing their muscles against the Orlando Magic, showing why they are prioritized to win the final. Chicago is in control with a score of 59-48 against Orlando.

No one stands out in the Bulls strike group yet. White didn’t help his team much against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, so this is a good change for him.

Chicago and Orlando certainly played as if they were avenging a defeat, because they were. At this point, it looks like Chicago can pull this off, but there’s still plenty of time to reverse the fortunes.

Who’s playing?

Chicago @ Orlando

Current record: Chicago 12-7; Orlando 4-15

What to know

The Chicago Bulls will hit the road for their second straight game when they arrive at Amway Center at 7 p.m. ET Friday. Both teams lost their last match, so they’ll have plenty of incentive to get ‘W.’

Looks like Chicago had a smaller half of the collarbone at Thanksgiving dinner. They were within impressive distance but were unable to close the gap on Wednesday when they fell 118-113 to the Houston Rockets. Top scorer for Bulls is shooting guard Zach LaVine (28 points).

As for the Orlando Magic, it looks like they got the smaller clavicle half off at Thanksgiving dinner. They came back up against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, with a score of 106-99. center Mo Bamba (18 points), shooting guard Jalen suggested (17 points), and small forward Franz Wagner (16 points) is the top scorer for Magic.

Chicago is the favorite team in this match, with a difference of 9.5 victory points. They have been consistent earners against the spread in favor (8-4), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The losses put Chicago at 12-7 and Orlando with 4-15. Chicago is 4-2 after losses this season, Orlando 4-10.

How to watch

• When: Friday at 7pm ET
• Where: Amway Center – Orlando, Florida
• TV: Bally Sports Florida
• Streaming online: fuboTV (Free trial. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Monitor: CBS Sports App
• Fare: $39.00

The odds

Bulls is the most favorite opponent with 9.5 points compared to Magic, according to the latest information NBA Odds.

The bookmakers had a good feeling for this line, as the game opened with the Bulls being a favorite of 8.5 points.

Top / Bottom: -110

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Series History

Chicago have won 11 of their last 19 games against Orlando.

• April 14, 2021 – Orlando 115 vs Chicago 106
• February 6, 2021 – Chicago 118 vs Orlando 92
• February 5, 2021 – Orlando 123 vs Chicago 119
• December 23, 2019 – Orlando 103 vs Chicago 95
• February 22, 2019 – Chicago 110 vs Orlando 109
• January 2, 2019 – Orlando 112 vs Chicago 84
• December 21, 2018 – Chicago 90 vs Orlando 80
• December 13, 2018 – Orlando 97 vs Chicago 91
• March 30, 2018 – Chicago 90 vs Orlando 82
• February 12, 2018 – Chicago 105 vs Orlando 101
• December 20, 2017 – Chicago 112 vs Orlando 94
• November 3, 2017 – Chicago 105 vs Orlando 83
• April 10, 2017 – Chicago 122 vs Orlando 75
• March 8, 2017 – Orlando 98 vs Chicago 91
• January 24, 2017 – Chicago 100 vs Orlando 92
• November 7, 2016 – Chicago 112 vs Orlando 80
• March 26, 2016 – Orlando 111 vs Chicago 89
• March 2, 2016 – Orlando 102 vs Chicago 89
• November 1, 2015 – Chicago 92 vs Orlando 87

Report Injury to Orlando

• Cole Anthony: Ra (Ankle)
• Michael Carter-Williams: Out (Ankle)
• E’Twaun Moore: Ra (Knee)
• Markelle Fultz: Out (Knee)
• Jonathan Isaac: Ra (Knee)

Injury Report for Chicago

• Patrick Williams: Ra (Wrist)