Bulls vs Hornets Prediction and Betting Tips 14 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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13.12.2024 18:02
Bulls vs Hornets Prediction
As the Chicago Bulls' struggles have continued over the last couple of matchups, they play a Hornets team going in off a huge losing streak. Seeing that Chicago lost their last game 108-100 to Philadelphia, this Hornets unit beat Indiana by 4 last time out. This match will be played on December 14th at 6:30 A.M. IST in the United Center of Chicago. Below are our key betting tips, top player props, important injuries, and vital injuries to create a potential scoreline for this game.
Bulls vs Hornets Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Moneyline Pick
As the money line for Chicago is -132, they should win this because of their strength as a roster on both ends. Having Coby White and Josh Giddey in their backcourt, this duo should outpass and score more efficiently than Lamelo Ball plus Brandon Miller. Seeing that Zach Lavine is a much better aggressive player against Josh Green, he should score much more as well. Having a better rebounder at power forward in Julian Phillps over Miles Bridges, he should close the gap scoring-wise. Seeing that Vucevic will dominate the middle, he should have more shots and rebounds than Mark Williams, to help this Bulls unit win their 7th straight game against Charlotte.
2. Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Point Spread Pick
Seeing that the Bulls have a -1.5 spread entering this game, they should win it because of their talent. As this group is led by a piece in Josh Giddey, his ability to pass and create inside looks will be big against a weaker defender in Lamelo Ball. Even though Ball will score, Giddey’s rebounding plus somewhat efficient scoring will keep this matchup very competitive. Seeing that he can create steals and force Ball into a few bad shots as well, he should force extra positions for Chicago. Having Coby White next to him, the shooting guard’s defensive prowess should lock down the game off Brandon Miller. Although Miller can shoot from deep at a high rate, White’s closeout defense will make it tougher and he will be aggressive enough to gain more rebounds. With Zach Lavine being a scoring threat who can produce from outside or in, he should control Josh Green’s game. Knowing Green is not a great offensive star and doesn’t produce much, this Bulls guard should have a mismatch throughout. Someone who can grab rebounds plus create a side-to-side defense, he will help Julian Phillips get more boards plus blocks than Miles Bridges scoring. Seeing that Nikola Vucevic is way better at every role than Mark Williams, Chicago should easily win this -1.5 spread.
3. Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
Having an over/under of 215.5 points, both teams should have very solid scoring options at different areas. As Chicago has a pretty solid driver and passer at point guard, his shooting guard has continued developing as a knockdown weapon. Seeing their small forward has been a great all-around presence, this group’s center should dominate the glass and stretch the floor again. On the other hand, the Charlotte Hornets are led by a strong point guard who can attack the rim or be a great outside shooter with ease. Looking at their shooting guard developing into a great all-around shooter, their power forward continues to be a solid scoring weapon inside. Seeing the last game had a total of 217 points, they should be somewhat around this score during this matchup.
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Top Player Props
Nikola Vucevic over 19.5 points at 1.81: With the Chicago Bulls center being a strong scoring piece inside, his jump shot ability should help him have a great performance. Matched up with Mark Williams, Nikola Vucevic should use size and skill to create looks inside while setting away from perimeter areas. Averaging 21.0 points a night, he should go well over the season average in this game.
Lamelo Ball over 23.5 points at 1.91: The Hornets point guard has continued putting together a historic shooting season and it should keep growing in this matchup. Going up against a struggling defender in Josh Giddey, Lamelo Ball should keep attacking the basket and score outside with ease. Scoring 31.1 points a game, his score will be somewhere around here.
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Injury News & Impact
Chicago Bulls Injuries: Having no Dalen Terry, 4.2 points, due to a knee problem, this group also has no Patrick Williams because of a foot injury.
Charlotte Hornets Injuries: Seeing that Tidjane Salaun, 4.1 rebounds, is out because of an ankle issue, this group has no Grant Williams due to a Torn ACL. Having no Moussa Diabate, illness, they should return Mark Wiliams.
Bulls vs Hornets Head-to-Head Trends
As the Chicago Bulls have won 6 straight matchups against Charlotte, they will hope to continue keeping this streak going on. Seeing that this Chicago unit has scored over 100 points in each of these matchups, they have averaged 113.3 in their last three. Being 12-2 against the spread vs this Hornets unit, the Bulls should continue building on their record.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the betting trends for this game, Chicago is projected to win this game by 53.6% of bettors against the Hornets.
Bulls vs Hornets Final Prediction
Seeing that Chicago enters this game having been on a tough streak, they can change it around after this easy matchup against the Hornets. Being a much stronger two-way unit, their group should continue developing into a more middle-of-the-pack unit in this play. Having a strong point guard in Josh Giddey who creates rebounds and assists, his game will really take over the ability of Lamelo Ball’s scoring. Although the Hornets guard can pass at a high rate, he will get stolen a bunch because of Josh Giddey’s length plus caused into many traps. Meanwhile, although Brandon Miller will have a stronger performance against the Bulls’ Coby White, it won’t be enough to overcome due to Chicago’s star's two-way ability. As White can finish with ease from inside or out against someone like Miller, he should also be able to use his side-to-side defense to force the Hornets guard into some tough shots. Being the stronger rebounder, he will statistically have the stronger game.
Given that Zach Lavine is going to start at small forward, his ability to drive in and finish with ease has always been a big part. Being a strong dunker over any defender like Josh Green, his scoring prowess should completely dominate a low-volume scorer. Knowing Lavine gets boards and can play wing defense, he will make Green shoot at a much lower percentage on his minimal shots. With Julian Phillips going to get blocks plus rebounds over Miles Bridges inside scoring, Nikola Vucevic should change this game with his all-around ability against Mark Williams. Having Matas Buzelis and Chris Duarte off the bench, Charlotte can win if Tre Mann plus Seth Curry keep firing away.
Our prediction: Chicago Bulls win this game and cover their -1.5 spread, while the score goes over 215.5 points.
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