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Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Chicago returns to the floor Saturday night looking to extend a strong homestand. The Bulls beat Orlando on Friday behind balanced scoring and another productive night from the bench. Kevin Huerter, Ayo Dosunmu, and Patrick Williams combined for 52 points as Chicago continued to lean on depth and ball movement.
Charlotte arrives after another close loss, falling 122-121 in Milwaukee on Friday. The Hornets competed deep into the fourth quarter but could not close, a familiar issue during this recent skid. Rookie Kon Knueppel continues to shine as a scoring option, while Miles Bridges remains the primary creator late in games.
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Line Movement and Odds
Chicago opened -6 and moved to -7 following injury confirmations on both sides. The Bulls are drawing the majority of early action as bettors respond to Charlotte’s recent road struggles.
The total opened at 224.5 and has held steady. Both teams played Friday, and market expectation leans toward slower legs and more half-court offense. Moneyline pricing favors Chicago at home after its improved bench production.
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Matchup Breakdown
Chicago’s advantage is depth. The Bulls rank among the league leaders in bench scoring and have now seen reserves score at least 30 points in 13 straight games. Without Josh Giddey and Coby White, Chicago has relied on spacing, quick decisions, and balanced shot distribution.
Charlotte’s path is energy and transition offense. Knueppel has emerged as a reliable scorer, and Bridges provides downhill pressure. Defensive consistency remains the issue, especially on the road, where Charlotte allows extended scoring runs and struggles to defend the perimeter.
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Injuries and Conditions
Chicago Bulls
- Josh Giddey, hamstring, out
- Coby White, calf, out
- Zach Collins, toe, out
See full Chicago Bulls injury report.
Charlotte Hornets
- LaMelo Ball, ankle, questionable
- Mark Williams, foot, out
See full Charlotte Hornets injury report.
This game is indoors. No weather impact.
Best Bets and Prediction
Chicago’s bench continues to provide a reliable scoring floor, and the Bulls have defended well at home during this stretch. Charlotte competes, but late-game execution has been a consistent problem.
Projected Score: Bulls 116, Hornets 108
Best Bet: Bulls -7
Secondary Lean: Under 224.5
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