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

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 31, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Bulls (36-40) are -9.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (26-51)
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSSE & NBCS-CHI

The Chicago Bulls visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Charlotte.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-105).

The Bulls vs Hornets Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 36-38 against the spread, while the Hornets are 35-40 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls-10.5 -105O 224.5 -110-500
Charlotte Hornets +10.5 -115U 224.5 -110+375

Hornets vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Friday‘s game with 67.9% confidence.

Hornets vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 54.1% 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 54 of their last 85 games (+18.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 43 of their last 69 games (+15.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 away games (+13.78 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 26 away games (+13.45 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 46 games (+12.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games (+22.25 Units / 99% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 40 of their last 61 games (+17.26 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 60 games (+16.76 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 35 games at home (+15.55 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+13.80 Units / 32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 36-38 (-5.9 Units / -7.05% ROI).

  • 36-40 against the Moneyline (-0.55 Units / -0.5% ROI)
  • 34-42 against the Over for game total points (-12.2 Units / -14.59% ROI)
  • 42-34 against the Under for game total points (+4.6 Units / 5.5% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 35-40 (-9 Units / -10.63% ROI).

  • 26-51 against the Moneyline (+7.25 Units / 8.55% ROI)
  • 33-44 against the Over for game total points (-15.4 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • 44-33 against the Under for game total points (+7.7 Units / 9.09% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 15 of their last 55 games (-28.34 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 83 games (-25.00 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 55 games (-24.61 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 73 games (-23.75 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 73 games (-19.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 85 games (-29.05 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 69 games (-22.45 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 81 games (-17.70 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 38 games (-16.45 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 85 games (-16.20 Units / -17% ROI)

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

The Chicago Bulls are 47-18 (.723) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-best among NBA teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves have averaged 51.1 rebounds per game (7,765 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th-lowest among NBA teams.

The Bulls are winless (0-11) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .120

The Bulls are 13-27 (.325) when allowing 110 or more points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .356

The Bulls are 19-6 (.760) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

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

The Hornets are 5-25 (.167) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .469

The Hornets are 23-43 (.348) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Hornets are 10-24 (.294) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .530

The Hornets are 21-34 (.382) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

Injury Report: Hornets vs. BullsFriday‘s Game, Mar. 31

  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a fractured right ankle, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Gordon Hayward (Hornets): Hayward is doubtful for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Chicago.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (Hornets): Oubre Jr. is questionable for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Chicago.
  • Terry Rozier (Hornets): Rozier did is OUT for Tuesday’s (Mar 28) game against Oklahoma City.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin hasn’t played since Jan. 14 against Boston. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (Hornets): Smith Jr. is doubtful for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Chicago.
  • Justin Lewis (Bulls): Lewis tore his ACL in an offseason workout. He is out indefinitely.
  • Andre Drummond (Bulls): Drummond is questionable for Friday’s (Mar. 31) game against Charlotte.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): Green is questionable for Friday’s (Mar. 31) game against Charlotte.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): The Bulls are expected to shut Ball down for the rest of the season, according to Shams Charnia of The Athletic.
  • Alex Caruso (Bulls): Caruso is questionable for Friday’s (Mar. 31) game against Charlotte.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.3 second chance points per game (802 points/150 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Bulls have made 10.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

The Bulls have averaged 5.6 second chance points per game (1,245 points/222 games) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Bulls have made 10.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,946 assists/ 1,001 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Hornets are shooting 33% from three (754/2,279) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets have a TS% of 48% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets are shooting 33% from three (372/1,126) in the first half this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,472 rebounds/68 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (942 blocks/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (317 blocks/75 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Bulls have averaged 7.6 steals per game (515 steals/68 games) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.3 steals per game (1,262 steals/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets have blocked 763 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 5.2 blocks per game (575 blocks/110 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Hornets have averaged 8.2 steals per game (1,827 steals/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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