Bulls vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 31

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 31, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls are -4.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | NBCH

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

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Bulls vs Hornets Over/Under is 214.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 24-23 against the spread, while the Hornets are 16-29 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls-5.5 -110O 214.5 -110-225
Charlotte Hornets +5.5 -110U 214.5 -110+180

Hornets vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Wednesday‘s game with 61.8% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Bulls and Hornets, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Hornets vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 54.9% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 73 games (+17.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 43 of their last 68 games (+15.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 80 games (+13.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 68 games (+13.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 44 of their last 73 games (+11.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 30 of their last 40 games at home (+18.85 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games at home (+14.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 69 games (+13.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 46 of their last 76 games (+13.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 52 games (+12.60 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 24-23 (-1.3 Units / -2.46% ROI).

  • 22-26 against the Moneyline (-3.45 Units / -4.98% ROI)
  • 23-24 against the Over for game total points (-3.4 Units / -6.44% ROI)
  • 24-23 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -2.46% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 16-29 (-15.85 Units / -32.09% ROI).

  • 10-35 against the Moneyline (-7.1 Units / -14.93% ROI)
  • 23-22 against the Over for game total points (-1.2 Units / -2.42% ROI)
  • 22-23 against the Under for game total points (-3.3 Units / -6.67% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 51 games (-28.35 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 75 games (-24.45 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 75 games (-24.35 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 76 games (-22.65 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 76 games (-20.60 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.00 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 76 games (-18.10 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 83 games (-17.85 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-16.75 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 76 games (-15.65 Units / -17% ROI)

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

The Bulls were 11-16 (.407) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Bulls were 10-15 (.400) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Bulls are winless (0-17) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .088

The Bulls are 12-7 (.632) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

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

The Hornets are 2-12 (.143) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .410

The Hornets were 11-26 (.297) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Hornets are 17-29 (.370) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Hornets are 2-7 (.222) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .559

Injury Report: Hornets vs. BullsWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 31

  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Gordon Hayward (Charlotte Hornets): Calf, Game Time Decision
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out
  • Kyle Lowry (Charlotte Hornets): Not Injury Related, Out
  • Torrey Craig (Chicago Bulls): Heel, Out
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Ankle, Out
  • Patrick Williams (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 21.0 points in the paint per game (1,006 points/48 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.5

The Bulls have averaged 5.6 turnovers per game (269 turnovers/48 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (866 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have 19.2 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.0

The Hornets are shooting 44% from three (91/206) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hornets have averaged 1.22 points per shot (13,983 points/11,415 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (373 steals/48 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Bulls averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,958 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have allowed 44.0 points in the paint per game (2,112 points/48 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.6

The Bulls have 373 steals this season — 6th most among NBA teams

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 6.5 steals per game (293 steals/45 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Hornets have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,470 rebounds/45 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (351/807) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%


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