Hornets vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 17

  • The Bulls are -4.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDCH | CHSN

The Charlotte Hornets visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL, USA.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Hornets vs Bulls Over/Under is 235.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 18-18 against the spread, while the Bulls are 19-20 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+4.5 -110O 235.5 -115+150
Chicago Bulls -4.5 -110U 235.5 -105-185

Bulls vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Friday‘s game with 74.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and Bulls.

Bulls vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 76 games (+20.84 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 50 of their last 76 games (+19.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games (+13.62 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 33 of their last 52 games (+12.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 51 games (+12.02 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 53 of their last 83 games (+18.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 46 of their last 73 games (+16.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 46 of their last 78 games (+10.82 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 60 games (+10.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 17 games (+10.50 Units / 54% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 18-18 (-1.85 Units / -4.54% ROI).

  • 9-28 against the Moneyline (-12.35 Units / -29.94% ROI)
  • 14-22 against the Over for game total points (-10.2 Units / -25.06% ROI)
  • 22-14 against the Under for game total points (+6.6 Units / 16.22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 19-20 (-2.9 Units / -6.44% ROI).

  • 18-23 against the Moneyline (+3.85 Units / 6.96% ROI)
  • 19-21 against the Over for game total points (-4.1 Units / -9.09% ROI)
  • 21-19 against the Under for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 83 games (-30.45 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 77 games (-22.73 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 40 games at home (-22.30 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 83 games (-22.15 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.15 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 59 games (-28.25 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 64 games (-22.85 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 27 of their last 73 games (-22.40 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 80 games (-21.60 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 77 games (-20.78 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Hornets are 3-28 (.097) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .416

The Hornets are winless (0-16) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .388

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

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

The Bulls are winless (0-23) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .094

The Bulls are 5-2 (.714) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

The Bulls were 14-7 (.667) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Bulls are 5-12 (.294) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .388

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Hornets are shooting 43% (1,423/3,325) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

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 8.6 second chance points per game (318 points/37 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have a 20% free throw rate (752 free throw attempts/3,789 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

The Bulls have made 16.2 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Bulls have averaged 17.9 fast break points per game (734 points/41 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.5

The Bulls have an eFG% of 56% this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

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

The Hornets have averaged 35.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,304 rebounds/37 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Hornets have averaged 6.8 steals per game (410 steals/60 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have allowed 56.0 points in the paint per game (2,294 points/41 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 48.3

The Bulls have averaged 36.0 defensive rebounds per game (4,427 rebounds/123 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bulls have averaged 38.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,578 rebounds/41 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

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


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