Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Preview
In a matchup of Eastern Conference teams, the Charlotte Hornets (10-35) will host the Chicago Bulls (22-26) at the Spectrum Center. The Bulls are currently favored by 2.5 points and are 9th in the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets are 13th and have lost four straight games.
This game will tip off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Bulls and Hornets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Bulls have a record of 3-0. The Bulls also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-0-1. These games averaged a combined total of 212 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-5-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games at home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-9.
- As the betting favorite, the Bulls have an ATS mark of just 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Chicago posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Today, the Bulls are favored by 2.5 points against the Hornets. This season, Chicago has been the favorite in 22 of their 48 games and has a record of 14-8 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 11-10 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +3.4 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 22-26. Within the Central Division, they are in 4th place with a record of 3-6 against division opponents.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 23-24-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. On average, the Bulls’ games have seen 223.3 points scored, and today’s O/U line is set at 217.5.
In their last game, the Bulls lost to the Raptors by a score of 118-107. They were favored by 6.5 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 228. This means that the game finished 3.5 points below the projected total.
Offensively, the Bulls are averaging 110.9 points per game, which is 26th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 110.3 points per game compared to 111.4 at home. In terms of field goal percentage, Chicago is shooting 46% (23rd) and they are 27th in pace at 96.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 25th in made threes (11.7) and 23rd in three-point shooting percentage (35%). In terms of assists, they are 28th in the league with 24.4 per game.
Overall, Chicago has outscored the NBA scoring average in 35.4% of their games this season. They have also struggled at the free-throw line, ranking 28th in attempts and 23rd in made free throws.
This season, the Bulls’ defense is the 9th ranked defense in the NBA at 9th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 56.2% of their games. The Chicago defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Chicago.
The Hornets have lost four straight games and are 10-35 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 13th place and 4th in the Southeast Division.
Charlotte has been the underdog in all but four of their games this season. As the underdog, they are 8-33 straight-up and 15-24 against the spread. Today, they are getting 2.5 points vs. the Bulls.
Charlotte’s most recent game was a 113-92 loss to the Knicks. The O/U line for that game was 219 points, and the Hornets were 9-point underdogs. This season, they have an O/U record of 23-22.
On average, the Hornets’ games have finished with 228.9 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 217.5. This season, their games have had an average O/U line of 228.4.
Charlotte’s ATS record for the season is 15-28, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games. At home, they are 7-13 ATS, while going 5-17 straight-up.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Hornets are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, averaging just 108.6 points per game (28th). At home, they are averaging 108.0 points per game (29th).
When it comes to their three-point shooting, the Hornets are 23rd in the league in made threes per game at 11.8. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc (20th).
Charlotte has struggled to get to the free-throw line this season, ranking 30th in both free throws made and attempted per game. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the NBA.
Currently, the Hornets’ defense holds the 25th rank in the NBA, allowing 120.3 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Knicks, the Hornets’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 52% leading to 113 points.
The Bulls enter this game as 2.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 109-107.
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+2.5)
- Our NBA model projects 216 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Not With Team – Out
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
- Miles Bridges – Elbow – Probable
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Doubtful
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Right Foot – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
