Charlotte Hornets (7-17) vs. Chicago Bulls (10-15)
December 13, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls -5.5; Over/Under: +232
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The Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls meet Friday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Cavs, beat the Pacers, and they play the 76ers, Wizards and Rockets next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107.1 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 31.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 22.1 points and 5.2 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pacers and 76ers, and they play the Raptors, Celtics and Bucks next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 119.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.1 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21 points and 3.2 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have won each of their last six games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last five home games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last four games at United Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Coby White ranks T15th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (46.2).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.0).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.9%).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.5).
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets have lost 8 of their last 10 games, and things aren’t going to get better with Ball out. The Chicago Bulls have been able to put together a couple of wins here and there and if they’re going to hang around in the playoff race these are games they need to win. The Bulls have won 6 straight games against the Hornets, and they’ve covered 8 of the last 10 games overall. The line is somewhat reasonable. Give me the Bulls.
