The NBA is in full swing, and tonight’s game features the Chicago Bulls and the Charlotte Hornets at 7:00 PM EDT. The Bulls, with a record of 23-10, are heavily favored, and the Hornets, with a record of 16-18, are looking to pull off an upset.
The last time these two teams met was over two years ago, giving us little insight into how they will perform against one another this time around. However, taking a deeper look at their recent performances may give us some clues as to what might happen on the court tonight.
In their last game, the Bulls lost to the Lakers in a close 121-110 affair. On the other hand, the Hornets won their last game against the Thunder 137-134 three days ago. While both teams have had some time to rest, the Hornets may be coming into this matchup with a bit more momentum.
When it comes to betting, taking a look at the point spread and total points can help make informed decisions. Currently, the Bulls are favored to win by 10 points, while the over / under is set at 224.5.
Against the Spread
It’s always helpful to know how a team has been performing against the spread in recent games. In their last 10 games, the Bulls have covered the spread in 6 of those games. Meanwhile, the Hornets have covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
Regarding the total points, the Bulls have gone over in 6 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 4 of them. It’s more difficult to discern a trend from the Hornets, with the total going over in 4 of their last 10 games and staying under in 6 of their last 10.
After careful deliberation, we have decided to follow Shark player DougTuna661 on this game with a bet on the Under at 224.5 (-110). As always, please gamble responsibly, and good luck to all the bettors out there!