Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Hornets and Bulls, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Hornets head into the game at 9-28.
  • Charlotte has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (30th).
  • The Hornets are coming off a 117-112 win vs. the Bulls.
  • The Bulls' record sits at 18-23.
  • The Bulls are averaging 117.5 points per game so far.
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hornets.

Hornets vs Bulls Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the 14th ranked Charlotte Hornets (9-28) will travel to the United Center to take on the 10th ranked Chicago Bulls (18-23). The Bulls are currently favored by 4.5 points and have a moneyline of -176. Meanwhile, the Hornets are +148 on the moneyline and have lost three straight games.

This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on CHSN and the over/under line is currently set at 235.5 points.

Hornets vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Friday, January 17th
  • Betting Odds CHI -4.5, CHA +148 | CHI -176 O/U 235.5

Hornets Preview: Will the Hornets Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Charlotte improved to 9-28 on the season with a 117-112 road win over the Jazz on Wednesday. The Hornets, favored by 5.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, winning by five. The total score of 229 points went over the 221.5-point line.

Utah went on an 11-0 run early, taking the lead from 20-17 to 28-20. Charlotte rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Jazz 37-25 to seal the win.

Mark Williams was dominant in the Hornets' win over the Jazz, scoring 31 points on 85.7% shooting and grabbing 13 rebounds. LaMelo Ball added 27 points and 9 assists, while Miles Bridges contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds.

Williams scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Ball and Bridges each added 7. The Hornets shot 52.9% from the field, but struggled from three, hitting 30.8% with 12 made threes.

Despite a shaky start, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Hornets tightened up defensively, allowing just 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a win over the Jazz. Charlotte held Utah to 112 points on 46% shooting from the field.

The Hornets limited the Jazz to 16 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. They also sent Utah to the line 17 times, where the Jazz converted 10 free throws. Charlotte finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 6 blocks.

Bulls Preview: Can The Bulls Secure a Home Victory?

Charlotte improved to 9-28 on the season with a 117-112 road win over the Jazz on Wednesday. The Hornets were favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by five. The game’s total score of 229 points went over the 221.5-point line.

Utah went on an 11-0 run early, but Charlotte fought back. After an even 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Hornets outscored the Jazz 37-25 in the 4th to secure the win.

In their 110-94 loss to the Hawks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting 44.3% from the field and hitting just 6 threes at a 22.2% clip. Coby White led the way with 16 points, 9 of which came in the 3rd quarter, despite shooting 35.7%.

Zach LaVine added 15 points, scoring 5 in the 4th, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 14 points and 16 rebounds. LaVine shot 53.8% from the field, and Vucevic added 6 points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Bulls gave up 110 points to the Hawks on Wednesday, with their toughest stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 34 points. However, they tightened up in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up just 25 and 24 points, respectively.

Chicago held Atlanta to 41% shooting from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, where the Hawks made 13 threes. The Bulls also sent Atlanta to the line 22 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Bulls collected 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 14 offensive boards, and they added 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Hornets vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 4-5-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • Through their last ten home games, Chicago has an ATS record of just 4-5-1. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 119 points per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-1-1.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bulls have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.

Hornets vs Bulls Prediction

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