Chicago Bulls (18-23) vs Charlotte Hornets (9-28)
Game Info: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -4.5 -- Over/Under: 234.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls collide at the United Center on Friday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have been in terrible form for a while now as they've lost 11 of their last 13 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after sneaking past the Jazz in a 117-112 road win on Wednesday. Mark Williams led the team with 31 points and 13 rebounds on 12 of 14 shooting, LaMelo Ball added 27 points with nine assists while Miles Bridges chipped in with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 52 percent from the field and 12 of 39 from the 3-point line. The Hornets struggled to contain the Jazz from the start and trailed for most of the contest before they sprung to life with 37 points in the fourth quarter to pull off the unlikely comeback victory on the road.
Chicago Bulls
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a rut as they've lost four of their last five games overall. The Bulls will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting thrashed by the Hawks in a 110-94 loss on Wednesday. Coby White led the team in scoring with 16 points and six assists, Zach LaVine added 15 points with seven assists while Nikola Vucevic tallied 14 points with 16 rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 44 percent from the field and six of 27 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Hawks from the start and could never recover after getting outscored by 34-22 in the second quarter. Josh Giddey scored just seven points in 30 minutes of action and no bench player scored more than 10 points. The Bulls will play against the Blazers, Clippers, Warriors, 76ers, and Nuggets following this one.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last eight games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games at United Center against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bulls have lost three of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Hornets have won three of their last five games as road underdogs against the Bulls following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the Hornets' last five games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls' last nine games at United Center following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Hornets' last eight games against the Bulls following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Hornets are coming in with a full squad once again, while the Bulls are keeping an eye on Josh Giddey and Talen Horton-Tucker who are both listed as questionable for this one. You couldn't back either side with any confidence these days, but the Bulls have already beaten the Hornets twice this season. I think that trend continues here as the Bulls get the job done at the short line at home.
Peter’s Pick Chicago -4.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
