Bulls vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 30

  • The Bulls are -4.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDCH | CHSN

The Chicago Bulls visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Bulls vs Hornets Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 15-16 against the spread, while the Hornets are 15-16 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls O
Charlotte Hornets U

Hornets vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Monday‘s game with 79.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bulls and Hornets.

Hornets vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 57.8% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 36 away games (+24.35 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 53 of their last 79 games (+22.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 53 of their last 81 games (+21.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 79 games (+11.62 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 41 away games (+10.72 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 70 games (+18.24 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 46 of their last 70 games (+18.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 25 of their last 34 games at home (+15.05 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 58 games (+14.07 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 43 games at home (+12.52 Units / 28% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 15-16 (-2.6 Units / -7.39% ROI).

  • 14-18 against the Moneyline (+6.45 Units / 16.62% ROI)
  • 17-14 against the Over for game total points (+1.6 Units / 4.55% ROI)
  • 14-17 against the Under for game total points (-4.7 Units / -13.35% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 15-16 (-2.65 Units / -7.76% ROI).

  • 7-24 against the Moneyline (-11 Units / -32.21% ROI)
  • 12-18 against the Over for game total points (-7.8 Units / -22.87% ROI)
  • 18-12 against the Under for game total points (+4.8 Units / 14.08% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 53 games (-27.45 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 82 games (-24.40 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 79 games (-23.98 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-23.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 82 games (-21.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 79 games (-34.35 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 81 games (-23.05 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 78 games (-20.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 79 games (-17.50 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 68 games (-16.88 Units / -22% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Bulls were 12-19 (.387) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Bulls are 1-27 (.036) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .160

The Bulls are 5-11 (.312) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .414

The Bulls are 5-11 (.312) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .395

Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Hornets were winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Hornets are 4-36 (.100) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .386

The Hornets are 4-14 (.222) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have made 16.4 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Bulls have 18.8 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.0

The Bulls have averaged 14.1 offensive rebounds per game (451 rebounds/32 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.9

The Bulls have a TS% of 53% this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have 18.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8

The Hornets averaged 105.1 points per game (4,308 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.1

The Hornets have averaged 51.1 points per game (5,771 points/113 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.9

The Hornets had 18.4 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have allowed 56.1 points in the paint per game (1,794 points/32 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 48.2

The Bulls averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,212 rebounds/32 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5

The Bulls stole the ball 638 times last season — 9th most among NBA teams

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.3 defensive rebounds per game (3,768 rebounds/113 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Hornets averaged 6.9 steals per game (562 steals/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (523 blocks/113 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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