The Chicago Bulls (5-11) will travel to the Spectrum Center to square off with the Charlotte Hornets (6-10). The Hornets opened as 1.5-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 216 points and it will air on NBC Sports Chicago at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets ATS Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last matchup. The Hornets (4.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Washington Wizards, 125-118, while the Bulls (1-point underdogs) fell to the Miami Heat, 116-108. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Charlotte game went 24.5 points over the projected point total of 218.5, while the Chicago game finished 1.5 points over the projected point total of 222.5.
Chicago had a much better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 17.2) while Charlotte held Washington to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.0 (below their season average of 23.6). Charlotte was lifted by Miles Bridges, who contributed 31 points and eight rebounds. Thaddeus Young, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Chicago with 12 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Devonte’ Graham led the Hornets to a 126-125 victory. He put up 23 points and eight assists. Charlotte covered as a 3.5-point underdog and the two teams combined to score 251 points, which was well over the projected point total of 217. Charlotte’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Chicago. The Hornets had a rate of 0.642 while the Bulls posted a mark of 0.510.
Of the Bulls’ 15 games that accepted bets, eight have finished under the projected point total. Chicago holds records of 5-11 straight up (SU) and 7-8 against the spread (ATS).
Coinciding with Chicago, a little over half of Hornets games have finished under the O/U total. Additionally, Charlotte owns records of 6-10 SU and 8-7 ATS.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the Charlotte offense. Charlotte ranks 26th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Chicago forces the most turnovers in the NBA (17.4 percent).
Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank 19th in assists allowed per game (24.7) while the Hornets rank 28th (27.4).
- Chicago ranks second in steals per game (9.6) while Charlotte ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (9.2).
- The Bulls rank fourth in second chance points per game (15.3) while the Hornets rank 24th (11.9).
- Charlotte ranks 10th in fast break points allowed per game (12.5) while Chicago ranks 25th (15.1).
- Chicago ranks 18th in rebounds per game (44.8) while Charlotte ranks 28th (41.1).
- The Bulls average 22.3 points off turnovers per game, which ranks first in the league. The Hornets rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.9).
- The Hornets rank eighth in three pointers attempted per game (35.6) while the Bulls rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (34.4).
- Chicago ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.1) while Charlotte ranks 25th (3.9).
- Chicago averages 49.3 points in the paint per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 28th in points allowed in the paint per game (54.1).
- In games where they allow under 100 points, Charlotte is 1-0 and Chicago is 2-0.
- When reaching the century mark, the Hornets are 5-5 and the Bulls are 5-7.
- Charlotte is 3-4 ATS at home, while Chicago is 3-4 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 4 of the Hornets’ 7 home games, while 4 of the Bulls’ 7 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulls are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Chicago has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Charlotte has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 108.8 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 7.8 for the season.
