Bulls vs Hornets Prediction 1/3/26 NBA Picks Today

The Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday 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 Bucks and Warriors, and they play the Thunder next. The Hornets have lost 5 of their last 7 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 48.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 20 points and 8.4 assists, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.9 points and 6.2 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is dishing 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls beat the Pelicans and Magic, and they play the Celtics next. The Bulls have won 8 of their last 11 games.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 118.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.2 points and 4.7 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games at United Center following a loss.
• The Bulls have won each of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games at United Center following a loss.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents after winning as underdogs.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
• The underdogs have won eight of the Bulls’ last 10 games.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of the Bulls’ last 12 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Eight of the Hornets’ last nine games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Tre Jones ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (3.8) this season.
• Jalen Smith ranks 11th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.8) this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• LaMelo Ball ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.5) this season.
• Kon Knueppel ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.6) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bulls are one of only two teams to record multiple wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points through Q3 this season.
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (31.4).
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.0%).
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.0%).

Bulls vs Hornets Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, Coby White, Trentyn Flowers, Lachlan Olbrich, and Josh Giddey. Emanuel Miller is questionable.

The Hornets will be without Ryan Kalkbrenner, Grant Williams, and Mason Plumlee. Moussa Diabate is questionable.

Bulls vs Hornets Prediction

The Bulls are a banged up team and not the sort of squad I’m eager to back on the end of a back to back. These are horrible spots for teams asking a lot of backups already. However, the Hornets continue to lose games, and they’re on the end of a back to back as well. Also, the Hornets are 4-13 SU on the road. If only being asked to lay a bucket, I’d need more success on the road. The Bulls have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Hornets, which includes a win three weeks ago on the road. It’s Bulls or pass on Saturday night.