Hornets vs. Bulls Picks & Best Bets 13th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Chicago Bulls will meet the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action on Friday at United Center, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Coby White, Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith are expected to lead the way for the Bulls, while the Hornets will rely on Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Vasilije Micic.
We run 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to pinpoint the best Hornets vs. Bulls bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Bulls will likely defeat the Hornets with a projected final score of 119-113.
To get the best value from these predictions, we constantly source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Hornets vs. Bulls Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Hornets vs. Bulls picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Hornets vs. Bulls Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, December 13th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: United Center
- Spread: Hornets +5.5 / Bulls -5.5
- Moneyline: Hornets +188 / Bulls -225
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 232.5 Points (-115/-105)
Bulls -5.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, both the Hornets and Bulls have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Bulls -5.5 because of BetMGM's more favorable odds of -110.
Total Points Under 232.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% probability that the total will stay under 232.5 points.
Hornets vs. Bulls Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Charlotte Hornets at +188 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Chicago Bulls are available at -225 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Bulls are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 71% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Bulls present the best betting value, with the odds of -225 available at BetMGM for an edge of 1.5%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Hornets vs. Bulls
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Hornets vs. Bulls game.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Miller | 22 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Miles Bridges | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Vasilije Micic | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
Nick Richards | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Cody Martin | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Vasilije Micic Over 7.5 Assists (+110)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Vasilije Micic Over 7.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Hornets is on Vasilije Micic to record over 7.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 assists, giving us an edge of 9.4% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
Chicago Bulls Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Coby White | 20 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Zach LaVine | 18 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Jalen Smith | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Josh Giddey | 14 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
Ayo Dosunmu | 13 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Josh Giddey Over 6.5 Assists (-102)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Josh Giddey Over 6.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -102 |
- Our best prop bet for the Bulls is on Josh Giddey to record over 6.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 10.4% on the -102 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Hornets vs. Bulls Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Hornets vs. Bulls trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Cody Martin Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
Cody Martin has recorded more than 4.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 13 games (69% success rate). You can bet on him to record 5+ rebounds again at odds of +114 (47% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Josh Giddey Over 6.5 Total Assists
Josh Giddey has had more than 6.5 assists in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 6.5 assists again at odds of -102 (50%), available at FanDuel.
Ayo Dosunmu Over 3.5 Total Assists
Ayo Dosunmu has had more than 3.5 assists in 18 of his last 24 games (75%). You can bet on him to record over 3.5 assists again at odds of -142 (59%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Josh Giddey of the Bulls to record over 6.5 assists, with a projection of 8 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Bulls -5.5 to cover.
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