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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Bulls

The Charlotte Hornets face the Chicago Bulls in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Hornets ATS Stand Out as a Great Wager

There’s an attractive line of -8.5 when it comes to the Hornets in their clash against the Bulls. The -108 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

Bulls Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Charlotte Hornets have triumphed in their previous seven road games. The latest saw them beat Washington Wizards 129-112 at Capital One Arena. LaMelo Ball poured in 37 points, with Kon Knueppel contributing 28 and Brandon Miller adding 22.

Chicago Bulls were beaten 105-99 at United Center in their last game. This loss at home to New York Knicks was their ninth straight defeat. Offensively, Matas Buzelis led the way, scoring 15, while Jalen Smith added 12 and Isaac Okoro 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hornets triumphed 112-99 when they last played the Bulls. This head-to-head was played at United Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Bulls wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets logo Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bulls logo Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 112.8 points, 48.3 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 43.2% from the field and 88.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.2 points and 38.7 rebounds per contest.

Kon Knueppel is averaging 22.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.5 (48.9%) 3-pointers made, while LaMelo Ball averages 6.5 assists.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.8 points, 42.1 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 8.6 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 123.0 points and 46.9 rebounds.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 (34.2%) 3-pointers made, while Patrick Williams has an average of 2.7 assists.

Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

This Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is to snap up the -108 that Hornets are able to cover the spread. They are -8.5 for this NBA matchup and the margin of victory for the favorites could be a good deal more significant.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Hornets vs Bulls stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 3 of their last 5 games.

Hornets -8.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kon Knueppel Over 17.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has an average of 23.8 points in the past 5 road games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -127 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Miles Bridges Over 2.5 Assists -159 BetMGM logo

Miles Bridges (Hornets) has finished with Over 2.5 assists in 4 straight road games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -159, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

Latest Miles Bridges Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets -8.5
Totals Under 230.5
Player Points Kon Knueppel Over 17.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Hornets -8.5 on the spread, combined with Under 230.5 and Kon Knueppel (Hornets) to score Over 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 120 - 107 Bulls logo Bulls

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Hornets to enjoy a 120-107 winning scoreline.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Hornets Have the Shortest Odds to Win

With a 77% chance of securing victory, Charlotte Hornets are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -333. The market suggests that Chicago Bulls are least likely to win at +265.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 229.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those who wager Under 229.5 can get -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Brandon Miller Favorite to Get Most Points

Brandon Miller is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -116 that he scores Over 21.5 points or -111 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 21.5
-116
Under 21.5
-111
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-112
Under 20.5
-115
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 17.5
-128
Under 17.5
-101
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 15.5
-115
Under 15.5
-112
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-123
Under 7.5
-105
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 5.5
-156
Under 5.5
+120
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 3.5
+122
Under 3.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 9.5
-123
Under 9.5
-104
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+113
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 5.5
-118
Under 5.5
-110
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 5.5
+126
Under 5.5
-164
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Bulls Have Lost Their Last Six Home Games

The Bulls have dropped their last six at United Center. They are 4-6 in their last 10 home games, putting up 116.50 points on average and giving up 117.10.

The Hornets have posted seven consecutive road victories. They are 8-2 in their last 10 road games, averaging 119.30 points scored and 110.20 points allowed.

In their last matchup at United Center, the Hornets came out on top 112-99 against the Bulls. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at United Center, the Bulls have secured seven victories, as the Hornets have picked up three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 4-6 233.60 116.50 117.10 5 5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 8-2 229.50 119.30 110.20 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 53 32.21 963 184 18.2 3.5 2.1 6.1 0.5 0.5
Kon Knueppel 57 32.11 1097 202 19.2 3.5 3.5 5.5 0.2 0.7
Brandon Miller 41 30.27 841 139 20.5 3.4 3.0 4.6 0.9 1.0

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 37 31.39 669 313 18.1 8.5 1.7 8.2 0.4 0.9
Matas Buzelis 58 28.31 868 118 15.0 2.0 2.0 5.4 1.5 0.6
Tre Jones 41 26.61 497 237 12.1 5.8 0.5 2.9 0.2 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

22 Feb NBA
Hornets 129-112 Wizards
20 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 118-113 Hornets
19 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-101 Hornets
11 Feb NBA
Hawks 107-110 Hornets
09 Feb NBA
Pistons 110-104 Hornets
07 Feb NBA
Hornets 126-119 Hawks
05 Feb NBA
Hornets 109-99 Rockets
02 Feb NBA
Pelicans 95-102 Hornets
31 Jan NBA
Spurs 106-111 Hornets
29 Jan NBA
Hornets 123-121 Mavericks

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

22 Feb NBA
Knicks 105-99 Bulls
21 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-110 Bulls
19 Feb NBA
Raptors 110-101 Bulls
11 Feb NBA
Bulls 105-124 Celtics
09 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-123 Nets
07 Feb NBA
Nuggets 136-120 Bulls
05 Feb NBA
Bulls 107-123 Raptors
03 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-131 Bucks
01 Feb NBA
Bulls 91-134 Heat
31 Jan NBA
Bulls 125-118 Heat

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak