{"id":21489,"date":"2026-01-02T13:41:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/?p=21489"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:45:43","slug":"saturday-nba-tips-cashing-in-on-missing-bulls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/nba\/saturday-nba-tips-cashing-in-on-missing-bulls\/","title":{"rendered":"Saturday NBA Tips – Cashing In on Missing Bulls"},"content":{"rendered":"

January is the month that can set up an NBA team\u2019s season, and both the Magic and Bulls will be looking for strong performances with each side currently hovering around the Eastern Conference playoff picture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Orlando Magic @ Chicago Bulls<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The hot-and-cold Bulls appear to have turned the corner again, winning six of their last eight games despite entering this matchup without the Giddey\u2013White backcourt due to injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

That wasn\u2019t an issue last time out against the Pelicans, although the Magic present a much sterner test than New Orleans.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, it\u2019s been more than a month since Orlando put together consecutive wins as they continue to work through their system with Banchero, Bane, Suggs, and the emergence of Anthony Black.<\/span><\/p>\n

LEG 1 – Jalen Smith 8+ Rebounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Smith started at power forward last game with Giddey and White sidelined and made the most of the opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

He finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds in 26 minutes and is averaging 10 rebounds per game across three outings without the duo this season.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Magic concede rebounds to power forwards at a rate 11% above league average over the past month, so if Billy Donovan sticks with Smith as a starter, he should be well placed to clear this line again.<\/span><\/p>\n

LEG 2 – Nikola Vucevic Under 18.5 Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On paper, Vucevic looks like the next offensive option with Giddey and White out, but the numbers suggest otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s averaging just 11.3 points across the three games played without the pair this season and has failed to clear 18.5 points in all three.<\/span><\/p>\n

Orlando are one of the NBA\u2019s best teams at limiting centre scoring, holding the position 25% below league average over the past month, making this a tough matchup for Vuc.<\/span><\/p>\n

LEG 3 – Kevin Huerter 10+ Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Huerter has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of this lineup configuration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without Giddey and White, his minutes jump from 24 to 30, and his scoring increases significantly, hitting 10+ points in all three games while averaging 18.7.<\/span><\/p>\n

While his recent form has been mixed, Huerter averages 13.8 points when playing 25+ minutes this season, reaching double figures in 11 of 13 such games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Same Game Multi<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Smith 8+ Rebounds \/ Vucevic Under 18.5 Points \/ Huerter 10+ Points = $3.60<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

VALUE BET<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tre Jones 20+ Points @ $4.40<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Bulls\u2019 backup guard gets a significant usage bump in this spot and is more than capable of scoring with the ball in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jones scored 20 points last time out in just 27 minutes against New Orleans, marking the second time he\u2019s reached that mark in three games without Giddey and White.<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s now scored 20+ points in his last two games when playing 27 or more minutes, including his most recent matchup against his brother Tyus and the Magic. At this price, he\u2019s well worth another look.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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