The Hornets will play the Bulls on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls set for Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 86.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Bulls is 88.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 4-12 record as an away team. That standing puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls start this matchup with a 9-8 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 18th (115.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Chicago Bulls stand at 11th averaging 118.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.9 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 8th in the league. The Chicago Bulls currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 122.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 4-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Chicago Bulls possess a 3-6 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 11-22 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 16-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Charlotte Hornets be facing the Chicago Bulls...this Saturday in a battle on the high seas of the NBA! The Bulls fans be rowdy and raucous in their home arena...ready to cheer on their team to victory against the Hornets.
The Hornets be struggling with an 11-22 overall standing this season...while the Bulls be holding a slightly better record at 16-17. Charlotte be holding a 4-4 record in the Eastern Southeast Division...while the Bulls be sitting at 3-6 in the Eastern Central Division.
Charlotte be averaging 115.8 points per game, but the Bulls be...averaging slightly more at 118.8 points per game. It be a close match-up...between these two teams with similar stats and division records. See you courtside at today's game...and be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks.
Look at this game's prop bets below...and place yer wagers wisely, me hearties. May the best team prevail...and may the fans in the Chicago Bulls' arena be entertained by a thrilling contest on the hardwood. Arrr!
Best Hornets at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Chicago Bulls |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Chicago Bulls |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Bulls are -2.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +2.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Bulls are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Bulls
1/03/26 8:10pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Chicago Bulls favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Hornets
Bulls
Game to Overtime
1/03/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 119.5 o -118119.5 u -110Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 120.5 o -120120.5 u -105Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -118Bet |
Collin Sexton
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -118Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13518.5 u +100Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
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Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -118Bet |
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Sion James
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Tidjane Salaun
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -125Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/03/26 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Charlotte Hornets | 25 | 28 | 0.472 | +15.0 | 11-13 | 14-15 | 7-4 | 15-19 | 116.0 | 114.0 | +2.0 | W9 | 9-1 |
| Chicago Bulls | 24 | 29 | 0.453 | +16.0 | 15-12 | 9-17 | 3-9 | 16-20 | 117.0 | 120.5 | -3.5 | L4 | 3-7 |
Charlotte Hornets & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.