Charlotte Hornets (19-58) vs Chicago Bulls (35-42)
Game Info: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00 pm (Spectrum Center)
Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets +9.5 -- Over/Under: 227 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA TV
The Chicago Bulls and the Charlotte Hornets collide at the Spectrum Center on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have been in great shape as they've won 13 of their last 17 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Trail Blazers in a 118-113 home win on Friday. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White led the team with 31 points each, Josh Giddey tallied a triple-double of 15 points with 19 rebounds and 12 assists while Matas Buzelis chipped in with 12 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. As a team, the Bulls shot 47 percent from the field and 10 of 27 from the 3-point line as they battled with the Trail Blazers in a tightly contested first half. Before they took control with 40 points in the third quarter to take a 15-point lead. It wasn't all smooth sailing from that point as the Bulls saw their lead cut to just four points with 35.2 seconds remaining before they made their free throws down the stretch to earn the narrow win.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in a slump as they've lost seven of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trampled by the Kings in a 125-102 home defeat on Friday. Miles Bridges led the team with 22 points, Moussa Diabate added 15 points with 11 rebounds while KJ Simpson chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Hornets shot just 39 percent from the field and eight of 35 from the 3-point line, which aren't great numbers. They were even worse on the defensive end as they allowed 42 points in the second quarter to trail by as many as 30 points at one stage.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last eight Sunday games.
- The Hornets have won five of their last six day games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The favorites have won each of the Hornets' last eight games.
- The Hornets have lost 15 of their last 17 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets' last four games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls' last four games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Bulls are still missing Tre Jones, and they have Lonzo Ball listed as questionable, while the Hornets are still playing without LaMelo Ball. The Bulls have sprung to life over the past three weeks, so it's not surprising at all to see them as almost double-digit road favorites, especially against a slumping team like the Hornets who can't wait for the offseason. The Bulls weren't able to blow out a solid Trail Blazers team in their last outing, but they have already beaten the Hornets twice this season, and I think they will cruise in this one.
Peter’s Pick Chicago -9.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
