Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

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The Charlotte Hornets (7-17) visit the Chicago Bulls (10-15) on Friday. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Bulls won 4-0 last season

Charlotte snapped an 8-game losing streak on Sunday with a 113-109 win over the Indiana Pacers while covering as an 11.5-point road underdog. F Brandon Miller scored a team-high 26 points while the Hornets shot 51.3% from the field.

Chicago has dropped back-to-back games after losing 108-100 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday as a 3-point home underdog. G Zach LaVine scored a team-high 30 points while the Bulls shot just 40.7% from the field.

Hornets at Bulls odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Bulls -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +6.5 (-115) | Bulls -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Bulls key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (calf) out
F Miles Bridges (knee) questionable
G Tre Mann (disc) out
F Tidjane Salaun (ankle) questionable
F Grant Williams (knee) out

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) probable
G Josh Giddey (back) questionable
G Zach LaVine (back) probable
C Nikola Vucevic (illness) questionable
F Patrick Williams (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 115, Hornets 108

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Bulls (-250) to win on Friday.

Against the spread

LEAN BULLS -6.5 (-105).

While the Bulls have struggled recently, dropping 4 of their last 6 games, they have coverd the spread in 3 of their last 5 outings and face a Charlotte team dealing with a few key injuries.

Charlotte is still without LaMelo Ballwho is averaging 31 points per game; his absense has been a key factor in the Hornets’ struggles. The Hornets have failed to cover in 3 of their last 4 games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 231.5 (-110).

Charlotte has been held to 104 or fewer points in 7 of its last 8 games while it has allowed just 110 or fewer points in 6 of its last 8 contests. It has hit the Under in 5 of its last 8 games.

Chicago has hit the Under in 2 of its last 4 games while allowing 108 or fewer points in 2 of its last 4 games.

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