Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Chicago Bulls Line | -5 |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +5 |
| Total | 226.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Eastern matchup between two teams sitting outside the playoff places of the conference, the Charlotte Hornets are hosting the Chicago Bulls. The Hornets have been one of the worst teams in the East this season, and are on a free fall lately, as they have seven consecutive wins, and have won just once in their last sixteen games. On the other hand, the Bulls are coming off a win that snapped their previous two-game losing streak, and are back on the road where they have almost twice as many wins as in Chicago.
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report: Tre Mann and Grant Williams are out.
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Lonzo Ball is questionable.
Charlotte Hornets Form and Trends
The Charlotte Hornets have a 7-24 record this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the East. The Hornets are 16-15 against the spread and 12-18-1 in over/under. Charlotte is 5-12 at home, but 9-8 against the spread, with a -4.8-point differential. The Hornets are 1-15 in their last 16 games, and 2-5 against the spread in their last 7. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
The Hornets are coming off a 94-106 loss by OKC, as they shot with just 36% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. All five Charlotte starters scored double figures, led by Miles Bridges with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists.
LaMello Ball leads the Hornets both in scoring with 30.1 points, and in assists made with 7.4, adding 5.3 rebounds per game. Brandon Miller adds 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
Chicago Bulls Recent Form and Trends
The Bulls have a 14-18 record this season and are tied with the Pistons on the 9th place of the East. The Bulls are 15-16-1 against the spread and 17-15 in over/under. Chicago has a 9-7 road record, and are 8-7-1 against the spread with a -0.9-point differential. The Bulls are 1-3 in their last 4 games and are 1-3 against the spread. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
The Bulls are coming off a 116-111 win over Milwaukee, as they held the Bucks into 40% shooting from the field. Chicago had three players with 22+ points, led by Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey with 23 points apiece, adding 13 and 15 rebounds respectively.
Zach LaVine leads the Bulls in scoring with an average of 22 points, adding 4.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Nikola Vucevic adds 20.7 points and a team-high 9.9 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Hornets average 106.1 points per game, which is just 28th in the NBA. They have the worst field goal percentage in the league, with just 42.7%, while they shoot with 34.7% from beyond the arc (21st). Defensively, the Hornets allow 112.8 points per game, which is 15th in the league.
Offensively, the Bulls are averaging 117.6 points per game, which is the 5th-best in the NBA. Chicago shoots with 47% from the field (9th) and with 37.5% from beyond the arc (9th). Defensively, they are the second-worst team in the NBA, allowing 121.4 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Bulls won 109-95 at home. The Bulls are 7-0 in their last 7 meetings against the Hornets, and are 7-0 against the spread. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.
Prediction
In this Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, the Bulls are coming as -5 road favorites. The Bulls have been playing far better on the road this season, and are rightfully favored in this spot. The Hornets are on their worst stretch of the entire season, and apart from not being able to win, they also struggle to keep games close, as they are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games. Both teams have been involved in lower scoring games lately, as they are 12-4 to the under in their last 16 games combined. Their previous meeting this season had only 204 total points and those two teams play historically lower scoring games. Take the under the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Under 226.5
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