Bulls vs. Hornets Picks and Prediction – 4/6/2025

Chicago Bulls (35-42) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-58)
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
TV: NBA TV

Previous Games:

  • Bulls: Won 118-113 vs. Portland

  • Hornets: Lost 125-102 vs. Sacramento

Head-to-Head:

Chicago has dominated this matchup recently and is fighting for seeding in the play-in tournament. The Hornets, on the other hand, have already been eliminated and have lost 8 of their last 10. The Bulls are 7-3 ATS in their last 10, while Charlotte is just 2-8 both straight up and ATS.

Chicago Bulls Breakdown:

The Bulls are heating up at the right time, winning 7 of their last 10 while averaging a scorching 124.5 points per game in that span. Coby White and Nikola Vucevic have been outstanding, with White averaging 27.5 points and 3.1 made threes per game, while Vucevic is putting up 9.7 rebounds per game. Josh Giddey is playing a solid all-around role with 8.2 assists. Chicago ranks top 3 in tempo, and while their defense still struggles, they’ve been able to outpace most opponents with their efficient offense.

Key Players:

  • Coby White: 27.5 PPG, 43.1% from 3

  • Nikola Vucevic: 31 points in last game, 9.7 RPG

  • Josh Giddey: 8.2 APG, triple-double last game

Charlotte Hornets Breakdown:

The Hornets continue their downward spiral, especially at home where they’ve dropped 27 of 39 games. Charlotte has been abysmal offensively, scoring just 104 points per game in their last 10 while shooting 44.9% from the field and missing over 75% of their threes in their last outing. Miles Bridges is leading the team in scoring, but his efficiency has dropped considerably. With injuries and inconsistent play across the board, Charlotte will struggle to keep up with a Bulls team still fighting for postseason life.

Key Players:

  • Miles Bridges: 16.0 PPG, 3.8 APG

  • Moussa Diabate: 15 points, 11 rebounds off the bench last game

  • Tidjane Salaun: 13 points per game recently

Betting Trends:

Chicago Bulls:

  • 7-3 ATS in their last 10

  • Over is 9-1 in their last 10

  • Scored 118+ points in 6 of their last 7

Charlotte Hornets:

  • 2-8 SU and ATS in their last 10

  • Allowed 116+ points in 8 of their last 10

  • Over is 5-5 in last 10

Exact Score Prediction:

Chicago Bulls 125 – Charlotte Hornets 109

Our Best Bet:

Over 227.5 (-110)

The Bulls are playing fast and scoring in bunches, and even a sluggish Hornets offense should contribute enough to push this total over. Chicago has gone Over in 9 straight, and with their pace and firepower, this game is likely to continue that trend.

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