Hornets vs. Bulls Picks & Best Bets 17th Jan 2025: 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, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine and Coby White are expected to lead the way for the Bulls, while the Hornets are headlined by LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to determine the best Hornets vs. Bulls bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Bulls will likely beat the Hornets with a projected final score of 119-115.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Hornets vs. Bulls Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Hornets vs. Bulls picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Hornets vs. Bulls Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 17th, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: United Center
- Spread: Hornets +4.5 / Bulls -4.5
- Moneyline: Hornets +166 / Bulls -190
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 235 Points (-112/-108)
Bulls -4.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Bulls have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Hornets have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Under 235 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 235, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% chance that the total will stay under 235 points.
Hornets vs. Bulls Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Charlotte Hornets at +166 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Chicago Bulls are available at -190 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Bulls are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 66% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Bulls present the best betting value, with the odds of -190 available at BetMGM for an edge of 0.9%.
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 matchup.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 33 | 6 | 11 | 5 |
| Miles Bridges | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Mark Williams | 18 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Cody Martin | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Nick Smith | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
LaMelo Ball Over 8.5 Assists (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball Over 8.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Hornets is on LaMelo Ball to record over 8.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 11 assists, giving us an edge of 9.4% on the -110 odds offered by DraftKings.
Chicago Bulls Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | 21 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Zach LaVine | 21 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Coby White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Josh Giddey Over 6.5 Assists (+120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey Over 6.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- 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 11.9% on the +120 odds offered by DraftKings.
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 compiled the best Hornets vs. Bulls trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Miles Bridges Over 7.5 Total Rebounds
Miles Bridges has recorded more than 7.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73% success rate). You can wager on him to go over 7.5 rebounds again at odds of -115 (53% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Lonzo Ball Over 1.5 Total Steals
Lonzo Ball has had more than 1.5 steals in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +140 (42%), available at Bet365.
Miles Bridges Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Miles Bridges has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 12 games (75%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of -180 (64%), again available at Bet365.
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're betting on the Bulls -4.5 to cover.
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