The Chicago Bulls bring their scorching 11-4 run into Charlotte's Spectrum Center on Sunday, where Coby White's 20.5 points per game and the league's sixth-ranked scoring offense will clash with a Hornets squad desperately seeking their 20th win of a forgettable season.
Despite Chicago's recent surge locking them into a play-in spot, the road hasn't always been kind to them against Southeast Division opponents, and Charlotte did manage to snatch one victory in their three previous meetings this season.
Key absences could swing momentum either way as LaMelo Ball remains sidelined for the home team Hornets while the away team Bulls continue to monitor Lonzo Ball's questionable status.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls prediction: who will win?
For today's Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls matchup, our predictive model gives the Bulls a 80% chance of defeating the Hornets.
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Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Bulls: 80% win probability
- Superior Win-Loss Record (35-42 compared to 19-58)
- Higher Scoring Offense (9056 points scored vs. 8125 points for Hornets)
- Better Recent Performance (WWLLW vs. LLWLL)
Charlotte Hornets: 20% win probability
- Poor Overall Season Record (19-58, 14th in Eastern Conference)
- Weakest Offense in the East (8125 points, lowest scoring team in conference)
- Defensive Struggles (8761 points allowed despite low-scoring games)
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Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls preview
The red-hot Bulls roll into Spectrum Center looking to build on their impressive 11-4 stretch that has locked them into a play-in tournament spot, while the struggling Hornets are just trying to reach the 20-win mark before their disappointing season mercifully ends.
Chicago's dynamic offense, ranked sixth in scoring and led by Coby White's 20.5 points per game, has been the catalyst behind their recent surge, with White dropping 31 points in their last win over Portland.
The Hornets, meanwhile, have lost seven of their last eight games and continue to suffer from the league's second-worst offensive rating, though Miles Bridges has been a lone bright spot, scoring 22 points in their recent defeat to Sacramento.
History favors the Bulls, who've beaten the spread in eight of the previous nine matchups between these teams and already claimed two victories in their three meetings this season.
LaMelo Ball's absence continues to hamper Charlotte, while Chicago is dealing with their own injury concerns as Tre Jones is out and Lonzo Ball remains questionable for Sunday's matchup.
The battle on the boards could prove decisive, with both teams finding success in offensive rebounding during their head-to-head matchups this season.
Chicago's impressive three-point defense (2nd in the league) will be tested against a Hornets team that has struggled mightily from beyond the arc, shooting just 25.2% from three against the Bulls this season.
I'm feeling pretty confident the Bulls will take this one comfortably, continuing their late-season push while Charlotte's players might already have one foot on vacation.
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