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Hornets vs Bulls prediction NBA · Tuesday, February 24

FinalUnited Center · CHSN, FanDuel SN SE, NBA League Pass
53% win CHAwin CHI 47%
FavoriteCHA
Projected margin0.9
Projected total232
ConfidenceLow

At a glance

The Chicago Bulls (24-34) host the Charlotte Hornets (27-31) on Tuesday, February 24 at 8:00 PM ET at United Center in NBA action. Final score: Hornets 131 – Bulls 99. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Hornets a 53% chance to win: prediction correct. This season, the Bulls are 15-15 at home and the Hornets are 15-15 on the road. Over the last 10 games: 1-9 for the Bulls and 7-3 for the Hornets (current streaks: Bulls L9, Hornets W1).

The analysis Model

Close to a coin flip: nothing really sets either side apart. The model projects Bulls 116 – 117 Hornets, a margin of about 0.9 points in favor of the Hornets and a total around 232 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game.

  • The Bulls need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
  • The Hornets' defense allows clearly fewer points (113.8 pts/game).

What tips the balance

In points, positive = edge Bulls
Team strength (adjusted point differential)CHI -3.2 / CHA +0.0 per game
-3.2
Home-court advantageBulls at home
+2.3
Expected marginfor Bulls
-0.9

Scenarios

Bulls win by 10+
19%
Close game (margin ≤ 5)
31%
Hornets win by 10+
23%

Stat comparison Current season

CHACHI
113.8
Points scored / game
116.4
113.8
Points allowed / game
120.1
41.7 %
Field goal %
42.1 %
30.6 %
3-point %
27.6 %
43.2
3-pointers attempted / game
42.0
85.2 %
Free throw %
78.6 %
47.4
Rebounds / game
44.8
20.6
Assists / game
24.4
6.8
Steals / game
9.0
5.2
Blocks / game
4.8
19.0
Turnovers / game
17.8

Top performers

Hornets
Brandon MillerF · #2423pts / game
LaMelo BallG · #17assists
Miles BridgesF · #227rebounds
Bulls
Matas BuzelisF · #1432pts / game
Josh GiddeyG · #35assists
Matas BuzelisF · #147rebounds

Recent form

Last 5 games (including preseason early in the season)
CHA
No games played yet.
CHI
No games played yet.

Team comparison

CHACHI
27-31Record24-34
113.8Points scored / game116.4
113.8Points allowed / game120.1
+0.0Adjusted margin / game-3.2
W1Current streakL9
7-3Last 10 games1-9
15-15 roadHome / road record15-15 home
19-63 (-9.1)Last season39-43 (-1.6)
NoPlayed yesterdayNo

Charlotte Hornets Injury report Hornets

No injuries reported.

Chicago Bulls Injury report Bulls

No injuries reported.

Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.