The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Wizards, lost to the Pelicans, and they play the Pacers next. The Bulls have split their last 6 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 121.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 124.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 24 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 20.5 points and 9.5 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Hawks and Knicks, and they play the Raptors next. The Hornets have lost 21 of their last 25 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 120.9 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21.7 points and 3.6 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 20.3 points and 6.5 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 41.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have won five of the Bulls’ last seven games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last nine games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven games.
- The Bulls have won 12 of their last 13 road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven home night games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four games against the Hornets following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of only three players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Kon Knueppel is one of only four players in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.5) this season.
- Matas Buzelis is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (1.4) and free-throw percentage (86.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.6).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (50.5%).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.4).
- The Bulls have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs 76ers on November 4.
Hornets vs Bulls Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Josh Green, Pat Connaughton, and Grant Williams.
The Bulls will be without Zach Collins, Trentyn Flowers, Isaac Okoro, and Dalen Terry. Patrick Williams and Kevin Huerter are questionable.
Hornets vs Bulls Prediction
The Bulls just lost to the Pelicans and have allowed 143 points in 2 of their last 3 games. The Bulls have also seen 6 of their 8 losses come on the road. I’m still laying the points with the Bulls. The Hornets aren’t winning, aren’t covering numbers, and they’re not playing much defense. The Bulls are 9-1 SU and ATS in the last 10 games against the Hornets. I have no use for the Hornets, as it’s clear this franchise isn’t serious about anything. Look for the Bulls to continue their dominance over the Hornets with a win and cover of the reasonable number.