The Chicago Bulls (18-23) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (9-28) on Friday, January 17, 2025 at United Center as 4.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN and FDSSE.

Our computer predictions for Friday’s game will assist you in making an informed wager using the best bets out there.

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Bulls vs. Hornets Game Info

• When: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: CHSN and FDSSE
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Bulls vs. Hornets Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Bulls (- 4.5)

• Chicago has 20 wins in 41 games against the spread this year.
• Charlotte has 18 wins in 37 games against the spread this season.
• Against the spread as 4.5-point favorites or more, the Bulls are 5-3.
• The Hornets’ ATS record as 4.5-point underdogs or more is 14-13.

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Pick OU:

Under (234.5)

• The Bulls and their opponents have gone over 234.5 combined points in 21 of 41 games this season.
• The Hornets have combined with their opponent to score more than 234.5 points in six of 37 games this season.
• The average total in Chicago’s contests this year is 236.3, 1.8 more points than this game’s over/under.
• The average total for Charlotte’s games this season is 222.7 points, 11.8 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
• The Hornets are the league’s 30th-highest scoring team this season compared to the fifth-ranked Bulls.
• This matchup features the league’s second-ranked (Hornets) and 30th-ranked (Bulls) scoring defenses.

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Moneyline Pick: Bulls (-190)

• The Bulls have been favorites in 11 games this season and won six (54.5%) of those contests.
• The Hornets have won in seven, or 21.2%, of the 33 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• This season, Chicago has won four of its seven games when favored by at least -190 on the moneyline.
• This year, Charlotte has won four of 23 games when listed as at least +155 or better on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.5% chance of a victory for the Bulls.

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