Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 11/28/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Chicago Bulls invade the Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview 

The Chicago Bulls have been in decent form recently as they’ve won three of their past five games but they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting humbled by the Pelicans in a 143-130 road defeat on Monday. Ayo Dosunmu led the team with 28 points on 11 of 16 shooting, Coby White added 24 points with six assists, Josh Giddey tallied 21 points with seven rebounds and six assists while Tre Jones chipped in with 10 points and 11 assists off the bench.

As a team, the Bulls shot 52 percent from the field and 20 of 50 from the 3-point line, which are impressive numbers. But the Pelicans just got off to a flyer, and the Bulls were always fighting an uphill battle after allowing 74 points in the first half. The Bulls improved in the fourth quarter where they cut a 22-point deficit to just eight points with 1:38 remaining, but they just left their run a little too late. 

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in a terrible slump as they’ve lost 13 of their last 15 games and they will be hoping to arrest a seven-game slide after getting smashed by the Knicks in a 129-101 loss on Wednesday. Brandon Miller led the team in scoring with 18 points, Miles Bridges added 17 points while Collin Sexton and Tre Mann scored 15 points apiece.

As a team, the Hornets shot just 41 percent from the field and 13 of 43 from the 3-point line. But the writing was on the wall early in this one as the Hornets were always fighting a losing battle after getting outscored by 35-16 in the second quarter. Kon Knueppel has been a bright spot for the Hornets this season but he shot just two of 12 from the field and zero of seven from the 3-point line to finish with just six points. 

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Bulls have lost each of their last seven night games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Hornets have won seven of their last 14 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four games following a home loss.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last nine Friday games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Bulls have won nine of their last 10 games against the Hornets.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Hornets’ last seven night games at Spectrum Center following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Bulls’ last four road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• LaMelo Ball ranks 8th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.8%) this season.
• Miles Bridges ranks 19th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.9) this season.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Ayo Dosunmu ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (56.3%) this season.
• Coby White leads all Bulls players for points per 36 minutes (27.8) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.6%).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.2).
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (96.0).

Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Bulls are still missing Dalen Terry, Zach Collins, Isaac Okoro and Kevin Huerter, while the Hornets have ruled out Josh Green, Grant Williams and Pat Connaughton. The line is short for this one, which is a little surprising given how poor the Hornets have been lately. The Bulls loss their last game to the Pelicans, but they are getting healthy, and they were turning the corner with three wins from four games. The Hornets could pull off the upset at home, but I think the more likely outcome is the improving Bulls to continue their rise with a solid win and cover on the road.

Peter Tran's Pick: Chicago -3.5