Chicago Bulls (35-42) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-58)
April 6, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +9.5; Over/Under: 226.5
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The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets meet Sunday 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 Raptors and Trail Blazers, and they play the Cavs, Heat, and Wizards next. The Bulls have won 11 of their last 15 games and are currently the ninth seed in the East.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.6 points and 10 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 20.4 points and 4.5 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer, and Zach Collins is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Pacers and Kings, and they play the Grizzlies, Raptors, and Celtics next. The Hornets have lost 10 of their last 13 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.8 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six day games.
- The Hornets have won each of their last four day games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last five day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Hornets vs Bulls Injury Report
The Charlotte Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.
The Bulls will be without Ayo Dosunmu, Lonzo Ball, and Tre Jones. Dalen Terry is questionable.
Hornets vs Bulls Prediction
The Hornets have been bad all season, and now their best players are injured. The Hornets are 2-8 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Bulls have played their best ball over the last month, and they need to keep winning as they fight for the best play-in seed possible. The Bulls have covered six of their last 10 games and are a portable 40-36-1 ATS on the season. The favorite has covered eight of the last nine games between the Hornets and Bulls. I have no confidence in the Hornets. Give me the Bulls in a comfortable road win.
