Friday night’s NBA slate will begin with a matchup between the Chicago Bulls (9-14) and Charlotte Hornets (7-17) at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Both franchises have dealt with their share of struggles this season, and Friday’s game is an opportunity for a reset of sorts. Chicago enters on a seven-game losing streak, unable to find consistency on either end of the floor, while Charlotte has lost three of four. Before this contest tips off from Charlotte, continue reading to get my Bulls vs Hornets prediction.
Our Bulls vs Hornets Pick
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Chicago Bulls @ Charlotte Hornets
- Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
Chicago’s slide has been a sight to behold. The Bulls have been outscored in seven straight and were recently thrashed 123-91 at home by Golden State, their lowest point output of the season. Scoring consistency has been hard to come by, leaving head coach Billy Donovan searching for answers on rotations and for the team’s shot creation. Josh Giddey has emerged as Chicago’s primary playmaker, averaging over 20 points while averaging close to a triple-double. But Giddey needs help if the Bulls are going to win more games and get back to the winning ways we saw early in the season.
Charlotte has had its own series of setbacks. The Hornets were throttled by Denver 115-106 in their last outing, and multiple rotation players, including LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton, Tre Mann and Grant Williams, are unavailable or questionable. That places added responsibility on Miles Bridges to shoulder the offensive load. Brandon Miller has returned from injury but is managing his workload to avoid getting re-injured. The Hornets’ defense has been exploited at times, giving up over 118 points per game and that needs to be patched up if Charlotte is going to get a win here.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Charlotte took the first meeting between the Hornets and Bulls with a 123-116 win in late November.
- Chicago is 1-9 against the spread in its last 10 games.
- Charlotte is 12-12 against the spread so far this season.
- The Hornets have gone under the total in 16 of their first 24 games.
- The Bulls are 11-12 in the over/under market this season.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | |
| Miles Bridges | |
| Kon Knueppel |
Bulls vs Hornets Model Projection
Final Thoughts
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