NBA Sports Betting Magic @ Bulls

The Orlando Magic (24-7 SU, 20-10-1 ATS, 13-18 O/U) had their seven-game winning streak snapped in their  88-82 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, failing to cover the spread as a 3.5-point road favorite. Dwight Howard netted a double-double with 18 points and 18 rebounds in the loss.

"We didn’t play well at all – we played their style of ball," said Rashard Lewis, who led Orlando with 23 points. "They slowed it down and made us play half-court basketball."

The Chicago Bulls scored 30 points in the fourth quarter to run away with a 100-87 victory over the New Jersey on Monday, covering the spread for BetOnline NBA Sports betting backers as 5-point road underdogs in the BetOnline Sportsbook. Ben Gordon led the Bulls with a team-high 24 points, and Derrick Rose tossed in 21 points with 13 assists.

"I was just taking what the defense was giving me, right when they would step up a teammate would be open so I was just making the open passes," Rose said after Monday’s victory.

The Bulls have won five straight at home to improve to 10-3 at the United Center  this season.

"We’ve been struggling on the road all season and we really needed to get a win," guard Ben Gordon said.

Here is a look at tonight’s key betting trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Pick:

The Magic are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.

The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Bulls are 17-35 ATS in their last 52 games following a ATS win.

The Under is 8-1 in Magic last 9 games as a favorite.

The Under is 8-1 in Bulls last 9 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

The Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Chicago.

The Underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

NBA Odds

Orlando Magic -6 -110

Chicago Bulls +6 -110

Over 202 -110

Under 202 -110

Analysis: I know the Bulls have been nearly automatic at home this season, but I like the veteran Orlando Magic to bounce back from their road loss at Detroit with a solid effort against the young Bulls tonight.

Not only do I like Orlando to cover the spread, but get the outright road win as well.

NBA Free Picks: Orlando -6 Points/Over 202 Total Points