Bulls vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 18, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 17, 2025, 2:38AM
The Chicago Bulls will take on the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at United Center on Saturday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine and Coby White, the Bulls are looking to overcome a Hornets team that includes LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bulls vs Hornets game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Chicago vs Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulls a 66% chance of beating the Hornets at United Center.
Bulls vs Hornets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at United Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Bulls $1.53, Hornets $2.60
- Line: Bulls -4.5 ($1.91), Hornets +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 235.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bulls at $1.53 and the Hornets at $2.60.
The Bulls are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 235.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bulls (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 235.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Bulls vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $1.53 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 235.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Bulls vs Hornets betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Bulls vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulls vs Hornets at United Center this Saturday is the Bulls winning 119-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Chicago vs Charlotte game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Bulls vs Hornets: Player Props
Looking for Bulls vs Hornets player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Nikola Vucevic is expected to step up for the Bulls with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is projected to have 33 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists for the Hornets.
Bulls Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | 21 | 11 | 4 |
| Zach LaVine | 21 | 5 | 6 |
| Coby White | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 10 | 3 | 4 |
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 33 | 6 | 11 |
| Miles Bridges | 21 | 8 | 4 |
| Mark Williams | 18 | 12 | 2 |
| Cody Martin | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| Nick Smith | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Chicago vs Charlotte match-up.
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Bulls vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Bulls and Hornets at United Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Saturday 18 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs Charlotte predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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