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  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Hornets

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

Can Hornets Keep the Scores Close?

We’re making the Hornets against the spread our prediction when they face the Bulls. The line is favorably set at +2.5 and you can secure -108 that this happens.

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8 Bulls Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Chicago Bulls have suffered seven straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Golden State Warriors 123-91 at United Center. Josh Giddey tallied 18 points, while Matas Buzelis put up 16 and Jevon Carter 13.

Charlotte Hornets lost when they last took to the court. At Spectrum Center, they were turned over 115-106 at home to Denver Nuggets. Offensively, Miles Bridges led the charge with 24, while Brandon Miller contributed 17 and KJ Simpson 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Spectrum Center, with the Hornets claiming the win. Beating the Bulls by a 123-116 scoreline. The Bulls have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls logo Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Hornets logo Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 111.6 points, 42.2 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 76.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 123.4 points and 49.1 rebounds per matchup.

Josh Giddey is averaging 18.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 2.1 (43.8%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.0 points, 42.9 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 83.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.3 points and 42.1 rebounds.

Miles Bridges is averaging 19.4 points, Moussa Diabate 6.9 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.9 assists, while Kon Knueppel has an average of 3.6 (40.4%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Hornets look easy to back at -108 considering the underdogs have been given a generous spread of +2.5. This looks a great number when squaring off in this NBA contest.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Bulls vs Hornets stats:

  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 10 consecutive games.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 17 of their last 20 games.

Hornets +2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Giddey Over 8.5 Rebounds -110 BetMGM logo

Josh Giddey (Bulls) has had Over 8.5 rebounds in 3 straight games on the road. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -110 that this happens.

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Kon Knueppel Under 4.5 Assists -172 BetMGM logo

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has failed to cover the 4.5 assists total in 5 of the past 5 home games. We’re happy to wager him to fall short of the Player Assists line and this option can be backed at odds of -172.

Latest Kon Knueppel Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +2.5
Totals Over 233.5
Player Rebounds Josh Giddey Over 8.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Hornets to cover the +2.5 spread along with Over 233.5. Add in Josh Giddey (Bulls) to have Over 8.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 117 - 121 Hornets logo Hornets

For a fun wager, consider backing the Hornets to claim a 121-117 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

Chicago Bulls are regarded as having a 57% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -135. Charlotte Hornets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +116.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 233.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 233.5, it’s -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Miles Bridges Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Miles Bridges. Odds of -119 can be found for him scoring Over 22.5 points and there is -109 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 9.5
+115
Under 9.5
-149
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 5.5
-127
Under 5.5
-102
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 4.5
+132
Under 4.5
-172
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Player Rebounds
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-110
Under 8.5
-118
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-102
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Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)
Over 7.5
+109
Under 7.5
-141
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-100
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Hornets Have Six Home Defeats in Previous Ten Matches

The Hornets are 4-6 in their last 10 home games, putting up 111.30 points per contest and giving up 115.70.

The Bulls are on a skid of four straight road defeats. They have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 121.10 points per matchup and giving up 127.00.

The most recent Spectrum Center meeting saw the Hornets claim a 123-116 win over the Bulls. In the last 10 head-to-head games at Spectrum Center, the Bulls have notched eight victories, with the Hornets posting two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 4-6 227.00 111.30 115.70 2 8
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 2-8 248.10 121.10 127.00 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 21 34.15 426 186 20.3 8.9 1.8 9.6 0.5 1.0
Nikola Vucevic 22 30.43 349 74 15.9 3.4 1.9 9.5 0.3 0.8
Coby White 7 29.21 155 38 22.1 5.4 2.3 2.7 - 0.6

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 24 34.72 503 86 21.0 3.6 2.4 6.3 0.5 0.6
Kon Knueppel 24 33.45 433 78 18.0 3.3 3.4 5.5 0.2 0.8
LaMelo Ball 16 28.94 310 136 19.4 8.5 2.4 6.0 0.2 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Kevin Huerter
Injured
Isaac Okoro
Injured
Jalen Smith
Injured
Tre Jones
Injured
Noa Essengue
Injured
Ayo Dosunmu
Injured

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Pat Connaughton
Injured
LaMelo Ball
Injured
Collin Sexton
Injured
Grant Williams
Injured
Josh Green
Injured
Tre Mann
Injured
Moussa Diabate
Injured

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 Chicago Bulls Lineups

07 Dec NBA
Warriors 123-91 Bulls
05 Dec NBA
Pacers 120-105 Bulls
03 Dec NBA
Nets 113-103 Bulls
01 Dec NBA
Bulls 120-125 Magic
29 Nov NBA
Bulls 101-103 Pacers
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets
24 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-143 Pelicans
22 Nov NBA
Wizards 120-121 Bulls
21 Nov NBA
Heat 143-107 Bulls
19 Nov NBA
Bulls 122-121 Trail Blazers

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets
05 Dec NBA
Hornets 111-86 Raptors
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
01 Dec NBA
Hornets 103-116 Nets
29 Nov NBA
Raptors 111-118 Hornets
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets
26 Nov NBA
Knicks 129-101 Hornets
23 Nov NBA
Hornets 110-113 Hawks
22 Nov NBA
Clippers 131-116 Hornets
19 Nov NBA
Hornets 118-127 Pacers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
  • 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