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Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction NBA Picks 12/13/24
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Chicago Bulls (10-15) vs Charlotte Hornets (7-17)
December 13, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -5.5 — Over/Under: 232
The Chicago Bulls play host to the Charlotte Hornets 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 HornetsÂ
The Charlotte Hornets have been in terrible shape as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after snapping an eight-game losing streak with a 113-109 road win over the Pacers on Sunday. Brandon Miller led the team with 26 points, six rebounds, and five assists, Vasilije Micic added 18 points with nine assists while Cody Martin chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Hornets shot 51 percent from the field and 14 of 29 from the 3-point line as they wrestled with the Pacers in a close contest, until midway through the fourth quarter where they were finally able to pull away. The Hornets will play against the 76ers and Wizards following this one.
Chicago BullsÂ
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting beaten by the improving 76ers in a 108-100 home defeat on Sunday. Zach LaVine led the team with 30 points on 10 of 21 shooting, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White scored 13 points each while Josh Giddey tallied nine points with seven rebounds and 11 assists. As a team, the Bulls shot just 40 percent from the field and 19 of 54 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 33 points in the first quarter to jump out to an early 10-point lead, only to see their lead disappear in the second quarter where they got outscored by 39-17. Coby White had a rough game as he shot just five of 17 from the field while Lonzo Ball shot just one of seven from the field to finish with just three points.Â
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won seven of their last 10 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have lost eight of their last 10 home games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last five games at United Center following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last four night games at United Center has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (32.2).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (30.9).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.5).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Hornets have ruled out Moussa Diabete due to an illness, while the Bulls are keeping an eye on Nikola Vucevic, Josh Giddey, and Patrick Williams who are all questionable for this one. The Hornets have been ice-cold for a while now, but they are coming into this one fresh off an upset win over the Pacers, so they might fancy their chances against this struggling Bulls team who could be missing a few players in this one. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff, but assuming that the Bulls are shorthanded, I am looking at the Hornets to possibly take advantage in this spot.
