Final Score: Magic 113 - Bulls 94
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 40 | 41 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 98.1 | 99.3 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 93 |
| Stat | Magic | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 100.6 | 100.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.5 | 102.6 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 73% | 77% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 29, 2008 · Margin: -6 · Total: 170
82-88
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 27, 2008 · Margin: +24 · Total: 212
118-94
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 25, 2008 · Margin: +20 · Total: 156
88-68
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 2008 · Margin: +32 · Total: 194
113-81
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 18, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 168
90-78
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 15, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 225
112-113
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
Bulls
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 29, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 187
100-87
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 27, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 246
117-129
@ Miami Heat
Dec 26, 2008 · Margin: -13 · Total: 167
77-90
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +8 · Total: 204
106-98
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: -18 · Total: 234
108-126
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: -9 · Total: 211
101-110
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103