The Chicago Bulls (18-23) host the Charlotte Hornets (9-28) after losing three home games in a row. The Bulls are favored by 4.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Bulls vs. Hornets Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: CHSN and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo.

Bulls vs. Hornets Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Bulls 117 – Hornets 111

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Spread & Total Prediction for Bulls vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Bulls (- 4.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Bulls (-6.0)
• Pick OU:

  Under (235.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 228.5

• The Hornets (18-19-0 ATS) have covered the spread 48.8% of the time, 0.2% less often than the Bulls (20-21-0) this year.
• Chicago covers the spread when it is a 4.5-point favorite or more 62.5% of the time. That’s more often than Charlotte covers as an underdog of 4.5 or more (51.9%).
• When it comes to going over the point total in 2024-25, Charlotte and its opponents aren’t as successful (37.8% of the time) as Chicago and its opponents (46.3%).
• The Bulls have a .545 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (6-5) this season, better than the .212 winning percentage for the Hornets as a moneyline underdog (7-26).

Put your picks to the test and bet on the Bulls with BetMGM Sportsbook.

Bulls Performance Insights

• Although the Bulls are ceding 120.5 points per game (second-worst in NBA) on defense, their offense has been excellent, as they rank fourth-best in the league by putting up 117.5 points per game.
• Although Chicago is allowing 47.1 rebounds per game (second-worst in NBA), it ranks fifth-best in the league by amassing 45.8 rebounds per contest.
• With 29.3 dimes per game, the Bulls rank fourth-best in the league in the category.
• Chicago ranks 20th in the NBA at 14.5 turnovers per game, but it is forcing 11.7 turnovers per game, which ranks second-worst in the league.
• The Bulls sport a 37.4% three-point percentage this season (seventh-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really provided a lift by sinking 16.2 three-pointers per contest (second-best).

Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Hornets Performance Insights

• The Hornets are the second-worst team in the NBA in points scored (106.5 per game) and 15th in points conceded (112.4).
• In 2024-25, Charlotte is third-best in the NBA in rebounds (46.4 per game) and 15th in rebounds conceded (44).
• At 23.7 assists per game, the Hornets are fifth-worst in the league.
• With 15.2 turnovers committed per game and 13.6 turnovers forced, Charlotte is 24th and 17th in the league, respectively.
• In 2024-25, the Hornets are eighth in the NBA in 3-point makes (14.2 per game) and 25th in 3-point percentage (34.1%).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.