Charlotte Hornets Vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Preview, And Betting Odds
The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets are set to clash in an exciting matchup on Monday, January 08, 2024, at 05:00 PM ET at the Spectrum Center (Charlotte). Here’s a comprehensive preview of the game, including betting odds, and a game prediction.
Match Prediction Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets
The Bulls are the clear favorites to win this game. However, the Hornets are a young and talented team that is capable of pulling off an upset. It should be a close game, so it will be worth watching.
I predict the Bulls to win 115-107.
Head to Head
The Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls face off tonight in a clash of Eastern Conference aspirations. While the Bulls sit comfortably in sixth place, the Hornets fight for traction at the bottom of the standings. Let’s dive into the head-to-head and see how things might unfold!
Head-to-Head:
- Overall: Bulls lead 27-15, winning the last two matchups.
- At United Center: Bulls hold a 14-8 edge on home court.
- Key Stats: Chicago boasts a better points-per-game average (112.3 vs. 105.4) and rebounding margin (+3.6 vs. -4.8). Charlotte counters with slightly better field goal percentage (46.2% vs. 45.8%).
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
The Chicago Bulls are heavy favorites to defeat the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. The Bulls have been playing much better basketball since last month, and they are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 15-21 record. The Hornets, on the other hand, have struggled all season and are in last place in the Eastern Conference with an 8-24 record.
Here are some of the reasons why the Bulls are favored to win:
- The Bulls have a better overall record than the Hornets.
- The Bulls are playing at home, where they have a 9-8 record this season.
- The Hornets are missing their starting point guard, LaMelo Ball, who is out with an injury.
- The Bulls have two All-Star caliber players in DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.
However, there are a few reasons why the Hornets could upset the Bulls:
- The Hornets have covered the spread in four of their last six games.
- The Bulls have lost three of their last four games.
- The Bulls are without several key players due to injury, including Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso.
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Bulls -375, Hornets +300
- Spread: Bulls -8.5 (-110), Hornets +8.5 (-112)
- Over/Under: Over 221 (-110), Under 221 (-110)
FAQs for Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets
Are the Charlotte Hornets popular?
The Hornets currently play their home games at the Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte. During the 2021/22 NBA season, the average regular season home attendance for a Hornets game was 17,091 per game and total attendance for that season amounted to over 700 thousand.
Why is Charlotte known for Hornets?
The name originates from British General Cornwallis, who allegedly described the city as “a hornet’s nest of rebellion” following the Battle of Charlotte in 1780, though it was first attested in 1819.
How many fans do the Hornets have?
In October 2023, the Charlotte Hornets recorded 1.72 million Facebook fans and 1.21 million Twitter followers on the franchise’s official social media pages.
Who is number 1 on the Hornets?
Ahead of the 2022–23 NBA season, Ball changed his jersey number from the number 2 to the number 1. On February 13, 2023, Ball recorded 30 points, six rebounds, and a career-high-tying 15 assists in a 144–138 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Who owns the Hornets?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The sale of the majority stake of the Charlotte Hornets from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized, the team announced Thursday.
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Conclusion
The Bulls enter as clear favorites, fueled by home-court advantage and superior firepower. DeRozan and LaVine’s offensive dynamism can be a handful, while Vucevic anchors the paint. However, the Hornets shouldn’t be underestimated. Bridges and Rozier are capable of lighting it up, and Plumlee’s rebounding prowess can disrupt Chicago’s rhythm.
