Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls match preview

NBA BASKETBALL: 12BET odds Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls 3/19 8AM GMT+8



Not only do the Bulls hold a two and half game lead over Orlando, they have three games in hand to widen the gap even more. Chicago has been tough winning seven of its last eight and owning victories over Miami, San Antonio and Utah in that stretch.The Bulls are led by Derrick Rose and his MVP level season. He averages 24.6 points & 8.1 assists per game, and is the consummate professional in the locker room, a leader on the floor, and a strong defender. He is an elite player and the reason the Bulls are in contention.



The Magic are desperate to climb out of fourth place and a possible second round match-up with Boston. For Orlando, it is all about center Dwight Howard and point guard Jameer Nelson. These two combined to overcome an 11 point third quarter deficit to the Knicks in New York and win 116-110 on Tuesday night. Howard averages 22.1 points and 13.1 boards per game while Nelson is bringing home 12.6 points and 6.2 assists a contest.The Magic’s offense has been consistently ranked 11th in the league while the defense has improved in the past month moving up to fifth. The schedule is not kind to Orlando as they travel back home Friday after battling the Heat in Miami on Thursday in another huge game.