The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hor 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 lost to the Warriors and Pacers, and they play the Pelicans next. The Bulls have lost 13 of their last 16 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 122.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 22.1 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 20.3 points and 8.9 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Nuggets, beat the Raptors, and they play the Cavs next. The Hornets have lost 24 of their last 31 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 114.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21 points and 3.6 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.4 points and 6 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is dishing 3.1 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last five games as favorites.
- The Hornets have won each of their last three games as home underdogs following a home loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 14 of the Bulls’ last 15 games.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have won nine of their last 10 road games against the Hornets following a home loss.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Hornets vs Bulls Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Collin Sexton, LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton, and Grant Williams. Moussa Diabate is questionable.
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Ayo Dosunmu, and Kevin Huerter.
Hornets vs Bulls Prediction
I don’t want to back the Bulls as much as the next guy, as they’re not winning or covering games. The Bulls are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games and just lost to the Hornets a couple of weeks ago. However, the Bulls are still better than the Hornets no matter how you slice it, especially with Charlotte as banged up as it is. The Hornets aren’t good at full strength. Take away Sexton, Ball, and others, and that roster gets dark. This matchup is just what the doctor ordered for the Bulls and honestly, if they can’t take advantage, you have to start looking around for some sort of accountability. There are no excuses for the Bulls. Line is soft. Give me the road team on Friday.