Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/5/2024]

NBA action continues on Friday at 8:00PM ET as the Charlotte Hornets take on the favored Chicago Bulls at United Center.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Friday's Hornets vs. Bulls matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Hornets vs. Bulls Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Friday's NBA game between the Hornets and Bulls 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulls a 75% chance of beating the Hornets, and our predicted final score has the Bulls winning 112-105.

According to our model, the Hornets (+8.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 218.5-point Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Hornets vs. Bulls Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Hornets	Bulls
Spread	+8.5 (-110)	-8.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+295	-360
Total	o218.5 (-105)	u218.5 (-115)

• The Bulls are listed as -8.5 favorites versus the Hornets, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Hornets (+8.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bulls at -360. That means you can risk $360 to win $100 for a total payout of $460 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at +295, where you can bet $100 to profit $295, earning a total payout of $395 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 218.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Hornets vs. Bulls Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Hornets +8.5	-110
Moneyline	Hornets	+295
Total	Over 218.5	-105

While the Bulls are more likely to win the game, betting on the Hornets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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Hornets vs. Bulls Player Props

Betting on Hornets vs. Bulls NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at United Center.

Miles Bridges is expected to lead the way for the Hornets with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while DeMar DeRozan is projected to have 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Bulls.

Hornets Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Hornets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Miles Bridges	20	7	4	2
Terry Rozier	19	4	7	3
P.J. Washington	15	5	2	2
Brandon Miller	14	4	3	2
Nick Richards	12	10	1	0

Bulls Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Bulls:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
DeMar DeRozan	22	4	5	1
Coby White	19	5	6	3
Zach LaVine	19	3	3	2
Nikola Vucevic	14	8	2	1
Andre Drummond	13	15	1	0

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights ahead of the Hornets vs. Bulls on Friday January 5, 2024.

Hornets vs. Bulls Game Information

Friday's game between the Bulls and Hornets at United Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls
• Date: Friday January 5, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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Conclusion

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