The Charlotte Hornets (11-23) and Chicago Bulls (17-17) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Bulls are 1.5-point favorites over the Hornets on the spread (Bulls -1.5), with the over/under set at 238.5 total points. Chicago is a -125 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Charlotte is +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Hornets vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, January 3.
Hornets vs Bulls Prediction, Picks
- Hornets vs Bulls pick: Kon Kneuppel Over 18.5 Points (-115)
My Hornets vs Bulls best bet is on Kon Kneuppel over 18.5 points, with the best price currently available at bet365. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Hornets vs Bulls Odds
| Hornets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 238.5 -110o / -110u | +105 |
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 238.5 -110o / -110u | -125 |
Hornets vs Bulls NBA Preview
The Hornets play their second game in as many days tonight, now facing off against the Bulls.
One player that has thrived on back-to-backs is Hornets' rookie, Kon Kneuppel.
Kneuppel is averaging 19.8 points per game in back-to-back sets, clearing this line in 5-of-6 games with a median output of 20.
The Bulls have been a favorable matchup for him too. He scored 12 in his first game against them but 33 in his most recent game.
The Bulls have a miserable defense and play at the second-fastest pace in the league.
The Bulls allow a top-10 rate of above the break three-pointers, and Kneuppel is a sniper from long range, while also being able to attack the rim.
Kneuppel is scorching hot of late, hitting this prop in eight of his last 10 games — and he’s been relatively unaffected by playing with LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Miles Bridges.
Hornets vs Bulls Best Bet
- Kon Kneuppel Over 18.5 Points (-115)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
My Bulls vs Hornets betting prediction is on Kon Kneuppel over 18.5 points.
