Bulls vs. Hornets Prediction & Odds
The Bulls have been profitable in previous meetings versus the Hornets but is Chicago the smart play as a 5.5-point road favorite? Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
501 Chicago Bulls (-5.5) at 502 Charlotte Hornets (+5.5); o/u N/A
7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 26, 2023
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Bulls vs. Hornets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 69% of public bettors are currently backing the Bulls when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Chicago Bulls DFS Spin
Andre Drummond finished Tuesday’s 116-110 loss to the Pacers with seven points (3-of-4 FGs, 1-of-5 FTs) and five rebounds in six minutes. Drummond did not check in to Tuesday’s game until the third quarter, as that was when Myles Turner gave the Bulls the most trouble. While he was effective in his six-minute stint, Drummond is essentially out of the rotation. He’s played eight, three, and six minutes in his last three appearances, and the last six games include three DNP-CDs. Drummond’s still rostered in 12% of Yahoo leagues, which is too high.
Charlotte Hornets DFS Spin
LaMelo Ball (sprained left ankle, sore right wrist) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Bulls. Ball was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday’s loss to the Suns before being ruled out, so there’s certainly no guarantee he’ll be able to play on Thursday. If he and Gordon Hayward (hamstring, questionable) are cleared to play, Jalen McDaniels would be back on the bench after providing 11th-round value in 9-cat formats over the last two weeks.
Bulls vs. Hornets NBA Betting Trends
Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Charlotte
Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 road games
Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 overall
Under is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 home games
Bulls vs. Hornets NBA Prediction:
The Bulls are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games versus the Hornets, are 12-3-1 against the number in their last 16 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous contest and are 12-5-1 at the betting window in their last 18 games overall. On the other side, the Hornets are 0-5 against the spread in their last five home games, are 1-5 against the number in their last six games coming off a loss and are 2-6 at the betting window in their last eight games overall.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: CHICAGO BULLS -5.5