Hornets vs Bulls prediction, picks and odds for tonight’s NBA game

The Chicago Bulls’ shaky home record looks a lot like the Charlotte Hornets’ rough road markings, so be ready for anything when these teams collide tonight at the United Center.

Charlotte snapped a nasty eight game skid last time out, but my Hornets vs Bulls predictions favor a higher scoring Chicago team.

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Hornets vs Bulls Prediction

My best bet
Bulls -5.5 (-140 at bet365)

My analysis
There’s been a familiar sinking feeling for the Charlotte Hornets lately, with LaMelo Ball sidelined and the losses piling up — and injuries to Grant Williams and Tre Mann also taking a toll.

That gives trouble getting into a game against a powerful Chicago Bulls offense.

The Bulls have owned this matchup in recent years, winning the last six meetings and covering the spread in each, and I’m putting the points with the hosts without hesitation.

Of course, just as Charlotte is sweating over the availability of Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate, Chicago has Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams and Josh Giddey listed as questionable. But there’s a good chance two of the trio will play, and I’m buying into a Chicago offense ranked fifth in the NBA in points per game. match.

In fact, the hosts have scored at least 119 points in eight of their last 10 games, and they’ve gone past the 125-point mark six times in that span.

The Bulls also trail only the Boston Celtics in 3-point makes and attempts per game. game, and the difference from beyond the arc could be the No. 1 swing factor tonight.

I just don’t see this Hornets team keeping pace if we get into a shootout. Charlotte is averaging just 107.1 points per game. game – only three teams score fewer points this year – and attempt a league-worst 18.5 free throws per game.

This feels like a friendly spot for the Bulls to turn around their troubling 3-9 home record, as the Hornets are 9-26 across their last 35 road games and sit at 7-17 overall this season.

Chicago has been hanging on to the final play-in spot and has dropped its last two contests, but I expect the hosts to steady the ship here.

Hornets vs Bulls parlay in the same game

Taurus -5.5

Zach LaVine Over 22.5 points

Vasilije Micic Over 6.5 assists

Zach LaVine’s scoring ceiling is up there with the best players in the league, and we’ve seen that version in his last two outings – including a 30-point effort against the 76ers last weekend.

Even though he’s been dealing with back spasms, I see LaVine earning another dominant point total here. With his 50% mark from the field this season, including an impressive 43% from downtown, this 22.5 O/U feels low against a rushing Charlotte team.

With LaMelo and Mann in street clothes, it’s “next man up” for the Hornets. As a result, Vasilije Micic has seen an increase in minutes as the starting point guard — and the results have been eye-popping.

He has posted 28 assists in his last three games in a bigger role. The Bulls are nobody’s idea of ​​a defensive juggernaut, so that paves the way for a crafty creator like Micic to pick up dimes and build a good connection with Brandon Miller.

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Hornets vs Bulls odds

Hornets vs Bulls live odds

Hornets vs Bulls opening odds

• Spread: Charlotte +5 (-110) | Chicago -5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Charlotte +170 | Chicago -205
• Over/Under: Over 232 (-110) | Under 232 (-110)

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Hornets vs Bulls spread and Over/Under analysis

• The Bulls opened as 5-point favorites and the streak has risen since then. We could see more movement once the injury question marks are resolved closer to tip-off.
• The Hornets have cashed the 1H moneyline in just 10 of their last 46 outings, and they allowed 65 points in the first half against the New York Knicks last week.
• The Over is 15-10 for Chicago so far this year.
• Charlotte has trended slightly toward the Under (10-13-1) this season, but has been held under 105 points in seven of the last eight contests as key absences have mounted.

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