The Chicago Bulls (22-25) and Charlotte Hornets (13-36) meet Thursday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bulls failed to cover the spread as 1.5-point favorites Tuesday in a 116-110 loss at the Indiana Pacers. F DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 33 points as Chicago blew a 21-point 1st-half lead. The Bulls are 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 games after failing to cover in their previous contest.
The Hornets failed to cover as 7.5-point underdogs Tuesday in a 128-97 loss at the Phoenix Suns. G Terry Rozier finished with a team-high 19 points for the Hornets, who have lost 7 of 9 games. Charlotte is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 home games.
Chicago covered as a 6.5-point home favorite in a 106-88 victory over Charlotte on Nov. 2 as the Under (224) connected.