The Hornets will play the Bulls on Friday, January 17th, 2025. 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
The Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls will tip-off on Friday, January 17th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets come to this game with a 86.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Chicago Bulls, is currently 86.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 3-15 away team record. They now rank 13th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls come to the floor sporting a 8-14 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 26th (106.5) for average points scored per game. The Chicago Bulls stand 4th, averaging 117.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.4 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 14th in the league. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls currently rank 2nd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 120.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 0-8 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Chicago Bulls, come to the game with a 3-6 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 9-28 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 18-23 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! Hornets face Bulls in wild showdown on Friday night... Chicago fans in a frenzy as their team battles Charlotte... Hornets seek redemption with a 9-28 record... Bulls aim to dominate with an 18-23 standing... Charlotte winless in division play, while Chicago struggles in theirs... Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
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 -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Bulls are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Bulls
1/17/25 8:10pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Chicago Bulls favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Hornets
Bulls
Game to Overtime
1/17/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 115.5 o -120115.5 u -110Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 119.5 o -120119.5 u -105Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Coby White
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Cody Martin
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -115Bet |
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Josh Giddey
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -120Bet |
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Mark Williams
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Nick Smith Jr
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
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Patrick Williams
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Tidjane Salaun
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -130Bet |
Zach LaVine
Points Scored
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
Cody Martin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -120Bet |
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Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CHI 1/17/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| pb - Chicago Bulls | 39 | 43 | 0.476 | +29.0 | 18-23 | 21-20 | 4-12 | 28-24 | 117.8 | 119.4 | -1.6 | W3 | 7-3 |
| e - Charlotte Hornets | 19 | 63 | 0.232 | +49.0 | 12-29 | 7-34 | 1-15 | 10-42 | 105.1 | 114.2 | -9.1 | L7 | 1-9 |
Charlotte Hornets & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
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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.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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