Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets Free Prediction 10/23/19

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The Charlotte Hornets, 2.5-point underdogs, welcome the Chicago Bulls to Spectrum Center to commence their seasons. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds

Neither team made the playoffs last season. Charlotte went 39-43 in the regular season while Chicago finished 22-60.

Last season, the Bulls had records of 22-60 straight up (SU) and 40-38-4 against the spread (ATS). Vegas was fairly accurate when predicting totals of Chicago games, with 44 overs compared to 38 unders.

On the other side, the Hornets were 39-43 SU and 33-45-4 ATS last season. Coinciding with Chicago, a little over half of Charlotte’s games finished over the O/U total.

Chicago could have a tough time creating turnovers. Last season, Charlotte ranked first in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 11.5 percent), while Chicago forced the 18th-most turnovers (12.6 percent). Moreover, the Bulls, who ranked 23rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.184), will battle against the Hornets, who ranked third in opponents’ FTA rate (0.179).

Bulls vs. Hornets ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • The Hornets rank 23rd in rebounds per game (43.8) while the Bulls rank 25th (42.9).
  • Charlotte ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (33.9) while Chicago ranks 28th (25.9).
  • The Hornets average 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 18th in the league. The Bulls rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (5.8).
  • Chicago averages 50.8 points in the paint per game, which ranks ninth in the league. Charlotte ranks 16th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.0).
  • Chicago ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (25.5) while Charlotte ranks 26th (26.0).
  • The Hornets rank first in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.6) while the Bulls rank 17th (16.6).
  • The Hornets rank fifth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Bulls rank 10th (7.3).
  • Charlotte ranks 18th in second chance points per game (13.0) while Chicago ranks last (10.9).
  • In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Chicago is 8-6 and Charlotte is 12-4.
  • In games where they score more than 100 points, the Hornets are 38-30 and the Bulls are 18-37.