The Chicago Bulls (22-25) and Charlotte Hornets (13-36) meet Thursday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bulls failed to cover the spread as 1.5-point favorites Tuesday in a 116-110 loss at the Indiana Pacers. F DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 33 points as Chicago blew a 21-point 1st-half lead. The Bulls are 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 games after failing to cover in their previous contest.
The Hornets failed to cover as 7.5-point underdogs Tuesday in a 128-97 loss at the Phoenix Suns. G Terry Rozier finished with a team-high 19 points for the Hornets, who have lost 7 of 9 games. Charlotte is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 home games.
Chicago covered as a 6.5-point home favorite in a 106-88 victory over Charlotte on Nov. 2 as the Under (224) connected.
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Bulls at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Hornets +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -5.5 (-112) | Hornets +5.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Bulls at Hornets key injuries
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- F Javonte Green (knee) out
Hornets
- G LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) questionable
- F Gordon Hayward (hamstring) questionable
- G Cody Martin (knee) out
- F Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 117, Hornets 107
Moneyline
PASS.
The Bulls (-210) should win, but there is no need to risk more than twice your potential profit on the moneyline when Chicago should win by margin. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET BULLS -5.5 (-112).
The Bulls should be able to bounce back after blowing a 21-point lead to the lowly Pacers Tuesday. The Hornets have struggled at home recently and have had a hard time staying healthy. Chicago is 6-1 ATS vs. Charlotte in their last 7 meetings and should be able to take advantage of the Hornets’ recent struggles. Lay the points.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 234.5 (-115).
Many trends point toward taking the Under in this meeting. The Under is 4-0 in Chicago’s last 4 games vs. teams with a losing record and 4-0 in its last 4 road games. The Under is also 4-0 in Charlotte’s last 4 games vs. teams with a losing record. Look for these trends to continue and for Thursday’s meeting to be another low-scoring matchup.
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