Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

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The Charlotte Hornets (7-24) welcome the Chicago Bulls (14-18) to the Spectrum Center Monday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Bulls lead 1-0 with 109-95 home win on Dec. 13

The Hornets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-94 Saturday, closing as a 13.5-point home underdog. They were led by F Miles Bridges, who scored 19 points on 5-for-16 shooting. Charlotte has lost 7 in a row, going just 2-5 against the spread (ATS) in those. It is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 away games and 16-15 ATS on the season.

The Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-111 Saturday, closing as a 2-point home underdog. G Josh Giddey had a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Chicago has won 4 of its last 7 games and is 3-3-1 ATS in those. The Bulls are 2-1-1 ATS in their last 4 on the road and 15-16-1 ATS on the season.

Bulls at Hornets 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 10:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Hornets +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -4.5 (-115) | Hornets +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bulls at Hornets key injuries

Bulls

G Josh Giddey (ankle) probable
G Zach LaVine (toe) probable

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) doubtful
F Brandon Miller (ankle) doubtful
F Grant Williams (ACL) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bulls at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 112, Hornets 109

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bulls are too expensive to take here. They are just 4-5 over their last 9 games and aren’t worth a play as a pricey favorite. Similarly, the Hornets have far more value on the spread.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +4.5 (-105).

The Bulls are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games, and their defense has been terrible, allowing at least 111 points n all 4 and 123-plus points in 2 of those. Chicago’s offense has been unstable as well, scoring 100 points or fewer in 3 of its last 8 contests.

The Hornets are 2-2 ATS in their last 4 games and are 9-8 ATS on the season at home. Charlotte has allowed 114 points or fewer in 4 straight games, so it might have the defense capable of keeping this one close.

Back HORNETS +4.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 225.5 (-105).

The Hornets have gone Under in 4 straight games and are 2-6 O/U in their last 8 games. Charlotte has scored 101 points or fewer in 3 of its last 5, and as noted above, it has played well defensively too.

The Bulls are 1-4 O/U in their last 5 games and are also 2-6 O/U in their last 8. Chicago has allowed 112 points or fewer in all but 3 of those. Considering those trends, play UNDER 225.5 (-105).

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