As the Hornets (28-29) slip deeper into the play-in positions, Thursday offers one of the last chances to make a run back to the middle of the conference against the Bulls (24-34), and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The Hornets currently hold the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference, 1.5 games above the 9th-seed Pacers and 3.5 games above the 10th-seed Wizards. However, they’re only 1.5 games back of the 7th-seed Celtics. The Bulls, once a contender for the 10th seed, have fallen of late and sit a game back of Washington.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Hornets -1.5
- Moneyline: Hornets +100 / Bulls -120
- Over-under: 209.5
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Advice and prediction
A series of trades at the deadline has not led to a second-half run from the Bulls. Chicago is also coming on the second night of a back-to-back while Charlotte had a day off yesterday. It should all add up to Charlotte being a favorite and making Hornets minus-1.5 the bet for the night.
Prediction: Hornets 109, Bulls 101
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