| MATCHUP | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 27-31 | 24-34 |
| Spread | -8.5 -110 | +8.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -340 | +270 |
| Total | Over 230.5 (-105) | Under 230.5 (-115) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Cavs, beat the Wizards, and they play the Pacers next. The Hornets have won 11 of their last 14 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.3 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Knicks and Pistons, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Bulls have lost 9 straight games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 18.6 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 17.7 points and 2 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Hornets following a loss.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in 13 of their last 15 games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have won each of their last seven road games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last four road games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Hornets and Bulls at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Tre Jones ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.4) this season.
- Jalen Smith ranks 16th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.3) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of only seven players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Brandon Miller ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (88.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (31.1).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.2).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.4%).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.5).
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, and Zach Collins. Jalen Smith is questionable.
The Hornets will be without Liam McNeeley.
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
We’ve been on the Hornets a lot during this winning stretch, and I do like them more when people are doubting them. I’m not to the point where I want to lay big numbers. However, the Hornets will get Cody White in the mix, which should make them even better. The Bulls are not only losing games at a rapid rate, but they’ve also failed to cover 9 of their last 10 games. The Bulls have zero betting value in their current form, especially as more names end up on the injury report. I have to lay the points on the Hornets on the road.