Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The Charlotte Hornets (6-12) visit the Chicago Bulls (7-14) on Wednesday night. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Hornets vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Bulls won 3 of 4 meetings last season

The Hornets fell 123-117 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday while failing to cover as 5.5-point favorites. G Terry Rozier scored a team-high 23 points on 8-of-20 shooting. F P.J. Washington added 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists off the bench as Charlotte shot 48.4% from the field and 48% from 3.

The Bulls have won back-to-back games after knocking off the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday to cover as 0.5-point home favorites. G Coby White scored a game-high 31 points on 10-of-17 shooting while also leading the team with 9 rebounds. F DeMar DeRozan added 25 points and 10 assists as Chicago shot 54.5% from the field.

Hornets at Bulls odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bulls -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +4.5 (-105) | Bulls -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hornets at Bulls key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Cody Martin (ankle) out
C Mark Williams (back) questionable

Bulls

F Onuralp Bitim (illness) out
G Alex Caruso (toe) probable
F Torrey Craig (knee) questionable
G Zach LaVine (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 121, Hornets 114

Moneyline

PASS.

At -190 odds, there is no profit to be made betting on the Bulls. While they have struggled on the road with a 1-8 record, the Bulls play much better at home with a 6-6 record including back-to-back home wins.

Against the spread

LEAN BULLS -4.5 (-115).

The Bulls are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games while the Hornets are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 road games. The Hornets rank last in the NBA in defensive rating (121.4), pointing toward their inability to get stops and prevent opponents from scoring which limits their ability to stay competitive in games. They have given up at least 110 points in every game this season and have been beaten by more than 10 points in 4 of their last 8 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 220.5 (-115).

The Hornets have an Over record of 12-6 this season while the Bulls have a 12-9 Over record. The Hornets have hit the Over in 5 of their last 7 games including 2 of their last 3 games on the road while the Bulls have hit the Over in their last 5 games and 6 of their last 7 including 3-straight home games.

While Charlotte ranks 30th in defensive rating, Chicago ranks 22nd in the same metric. Expect a high-scoring affair in this matchup with a quick pace of play.

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