Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 26

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 26, 2023, 11:07 AM
  • The Bulls are -6.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
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The Chicago Bulls visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Charlotte.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Bulls vs Hornets Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 24-22 against the spread, while the Hornets are 20-27 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls-6.5 -105O 234.5 -110-225
Charlotte Hornets +6.5 -115U 234.5 -110+180

Hornets vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Thursday‘s game with 64.1% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Hornets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 56 games (+15.12 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 48 of their last 80 games (+13.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 47 of their last 78 games (+12.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 away games (+12.09 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 86 games (+11.92 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 69 games (+16.63 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 39 of their last 72 games (+14.22 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 41 games at home (+13.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 47 of their last 78 games (+12.92 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 42 games at home (+10.45 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 24-22 (-0.25 Units / -0.48% ROI).

  • 22-25 against the Moneyline (-1.55 Units / -2.41% ROI)
  • 22-25 against the Over for game total points (-5.5 Units / -10.64% ROI)
  • 25-22 against the Under for game total points (+0.8 Units / 1.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 20-27 (-9.7 Units / -18.01% ROI).

  • 13-36 against the Moneyline (-10.75 Units / -20.34% ROI)
  • 26-23 against the Over for game total points (+0.7 Units / 1.3% ROI)
  • 23-26 against the Under for game total points (-5.6 Units / -10.39% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 69 games (-25.79 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 71 games (-24.35 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 79 games (-24.05 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 84 games (-21.85 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 41 games at home (-21.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 88 games (-29.95 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 84 games (-25.22 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 74 games (-24.80 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 88 games (-23.68 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 78 games (-23.55 Units / -24% ROI)

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

The Bulls are 27-14 (.659) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .599

The Bulls are 3-23 (.115) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .157

The Bulls are 41-8 (.837) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .685

The Bulls are 14-9 (.609) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .493

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

The Hornets are 4-15 (.211) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Hornets are 3-20 (.130) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .472

The Hornets are 16-27 (.372) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Hornets are 20-38 (.345) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

Injury Report: Hornets vs. BullsThursday‘s Game, Jan. 26

  • Gordon Hayward (Hornets): Hayward is questionable for Thursday’s (Jan.26) game against Chicago.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (Hornets): Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his left hand and will miss 4-6 weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin is out for Thursday’s (Jan.26) game against Chicago.
  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is questionable for Thursday’s (Jan.26) game against Chicago.
  • Goran Dragic (Bulls): Dragic is out for Thursday’s (Jan. 26) game against Charlotte.
  • Marko Simonovic (Bulls): Simonovic is out for Thursday’s (Jan. 26) game against Charlotte.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): The Bulls announced that Green will undergo a debridement and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have made 10.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

The Bulls have made 10.7 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (384 rebounds/45 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The Bulls have made 10.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.21 points per shot (5,291 points/4,357 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets have averaged 1.18 points per shot (2,304 points/1,957 shots) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Hornets have an eFG% of 49% at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Hornets are shooting 32% from three (223/697) at home this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,519 rebounds/45 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Bulls have averaged 7.6 steals per game (341 steals/45 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls have averaged 7.1 steals per game (1,408 steals/199 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (852 blocks/199 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (977 blocks/201 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Hornets have averaged 9.0 steals per game (600 steals/67 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets have 1,644 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 5.2 blocks per game (325 blocks/62 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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