Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 1-31-24 Picks
Chicago Bulls (22-26) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-35)
January 31, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +2.5; Over/Under: +218.5
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The Chicago Bulls need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Charlotte Hornets are riding a 4-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets prediction.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls recently lost to the Lakers and Raptors, while beating the Trail Blazers. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 110.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 19.5 points and 3.9 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Eleven of the Bulls’ last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off losses to the Pistons, Rockets, Jazz, and Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 50.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 23.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.9 points and 7.3 rebounds. Brandon Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- Each of the Hornets’ last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets prediction
I know the Chicago Bulls aren’t having the best week in the world, and they’re on the end of a back to back, but this line feels soft. The Charlotte Hornets are a bad team that feels like they’re in full on tank mode. The Bulls already beat the Hornets twice this month and 5 straight times overall. If the Bulls are going to stay in the playoff conversation, these are the games they need to take advantage of. This line is soft. Give me the Bulls.



