Chicago Bulls (14-18) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-24)
December 30, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +5.5; Over/Under: +228
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The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Hawks, beat the Bucks, and they play the Wizards, Knicks, and Spurs next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.7 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 121.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.7 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 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Thunder and Wizards, and they play the Pistons, Cavs, and Suns next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.2 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 47 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 30.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21.4 points and 5.1 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games at Spectrum Center.
- The Bulls have won each of their last eight road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last six games as favorites following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.7%).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.8).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.2).
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Chicago Bulls have played seem decent ball over these last two weeks, and that includes wins in 4 of their last 7 games. The Bulls should like their chances to keep things rolling after winning 8 of the last 9 games against the Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets have Ball, Miller, and Mann on their injury report, and it’s hard to back them with that being the case. The Hornets are 1-9 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. No, thanks. The Bulls should win this game and cover the number, but there are better options out there on Monday.
