Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls Free Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, NBA

The Chicago Bulls (1-3) will travel to Spectrum Center to clash against the Charlotte Hornets (2-3). The Hornets opened as 9.5-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 227 points and it will air on WGN Channel 9 at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 26, 2018.

Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds

In their first matchup this season, LaVine led the Bulls to a 112-110 win. He scored a game-high 32 points. Chicago covered as a 4.5-point underdog and the two teams combined to score 222 points, which was under the projected point total of 229. The Bulls’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hornets. Chicago had a rate of 24.3, while Charlotte posted a mark of 18.2.

Charlotte could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Charlotte ranks third in the NBA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.2 percent), while Chicago has forced the fourth-fewest turnovers (12.8 percent). Also, second chance points could be tough to come by for the Bulls. They rank 26th in the league in offensive rebounding percentage at 20.4 percent, while the Hornets have been the best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 80.5 percent).

Since last season, the Bulls are 28-58 straight up (SU) and 46-46 against the spread (ATS). Chicago games have finished under the O/U total 57.6 percent of the time since last season.

On the other hand, the Hornets, are 38-49 SU and 38-46-3 ATS since last season. Charlotte’s games have had a slight tendency to go over the O/U total over that same period (52.9 percent).

Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets Pick

Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • The Bulls rank 20th in steals per game (7.5) while the Hornets rank 28th (6.8).
  • Charlotte averages 45.3 rebounds per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Chicago ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (45.6).
  • The Hornets rank second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.6) while the Bulls rank 16th (16.5).
  • Chicago ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (30.9) while Charlotte ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (30.3).
  • Charlotte ranks 17th in blocks per game (4.7) while Chicago ranks 29th (3.6).
  • The Hornets rank 10th in second chance points per game (13.1) while the Bulls rank 26th (11.1).
  • The Bulls rank 15th in fast break points per game (11.7) while the Hornets rank 28th (9.2).
  • Charlotte ranks 19th in points in the paint per game (43.7) while Chicago ranks 25th (42.0).
  • Chicago averages 23.4 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the league. Charlotte ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (24.7).
  • Charlotte is 14-3 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Chicago is 8-6.
  • The Bulls are 25-29 when they reach the century mark, while the Hornets are 37-26.
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