The Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls meet Friday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Suns, beat the Jazz, and they play the Mavs, Grizzlies, and Trail Blazers next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.3 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 29.6 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21 points and 4.9 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Mark Williams is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Hawks and Pelicans, and they play the Trail Blazers, Clippers, and Warriors next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.5 points on 36.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 23.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.1 points and 3.3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have won each of their last eight games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The underdogs have won six of the Bulls’ last eight games at United Center.
- The Bulls have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Bulls’ last eight games at United Center.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games following a home loss.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Zach LaVine is one of only two players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
- Nikola Vucevic is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging a double-double while shooting over 40% from three this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.4) this season.
- Miles Bridges ranks 5th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.3).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.1).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.8%).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
Bulls vs Hornets Injury Report
Josh Okogie is day-to-day for the Charlotte Hornets after being traded from the Suns.
The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig and Adama Sanogo. Josh Giddey and Talen Horton-Tucker are questionable. Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White are probable.
Bulls vs Hornets Prediction
The Chicago Bulls are the better team on paper, I guess, and they’ve won eight straight games against the Hornets. The Hornets haven’t won a game against the Bulls since January 2023. However, let’s pump the brakes on all this respect for the Bulls. An average team at best that doesn’t defend, the Bulls shouldn’t be this big of a favorite against anybody but maybe the Wizards. The Bulls just last by 16 points to the Hawks as six-point favorites. The Hornets are as healthy as they’ve been all year, and they’ve won two of their last three games, with one of those wins coming against the Suns. I don’t get this line at all. Give me the Hornets on the road.