Chicago Bulls (15-21) vs Charlotte Hornets (8-24)
2024-01-05 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -8.5 -- Over/Under: 223.5
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The Charlotte Hornets need a win after losing 11 of their last 12 games. The Chicago Bulls need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls prediction.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets rebounded from losses to the Suns and Nuggets with a win over the Kings. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 110 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 49.7 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 24.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Terry Rozier is averaging 24.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost 11 of their last 12 games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- Five of the Hornets’ last six games against the Bulls following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls split two games with the 76ers and just lost to the Knicks. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 109.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.4 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 21 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight home games against the Hornets following a road loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites following a road loss.
- Each of the Bulls’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls prediction
I’m not running to the window to back the Charlotte Hornets, but I’m not eager to lay massive chalk with a banged up Bulls team that’s having issues scoring all of a sudden. The Bulls have played ugly ball all week, and they’ve scored 100 or fewer points in back to back games. There are better options out there. If forced to pick, give me the points with the Hornets.
