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NBA Odds and Pick: Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets

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Game Details:

  • Matchup: Chicago Bulls (9-8) at Charlotte Hornets (4-14)
  • Date: Tuesday, November 28
  • Time: 7:40 PM EST
  • Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
  • Spread: Bulls -2.5
  • Total: 247.5

Bulls Face Injury Concerns on the Road

The Chicago Bulls travel to Charlotte as narrow road favorites, but they bring a lengthy injury report with them. Despite holding a 9-8 record and hovering just above .500, the Bulls’ roster is facing significant uncertainty ahead of their matchup with the struggling Hornets.

Chicago will definitively be without forward Zach Collins, who remains out with a wrist injury. More concerning, however, is a recent report indicating that five other players are listed as questionable for the game. Among them is guard Coby White, a critical piece of the Bulls’ offense. The potential absence of multiple key players could severely hamper Chicago’s ability to generate points and maintain chemistry on the floor, making it difficult to cover even a small spread against any opponent.

Hornets Look to Capitalize at Home

The Charlotte Hornets have had a rough start to their season, stumbling to a 4-14 record. While specific, up-to-date injury information for the Hornets is not available in the provided search results, their primary challenge has been consistent play on both ends of the court. Facing a potentially depleted Bulls squad presents a prime opportunity for Charlotte to steal a win at home.

Playing in front of their home crowd, the Hornets will look to push the pace and take advantage of any lineup disorganization from Chicago. If the Bulls are indeed missing several key players, Charlotte’s chances of not only covering the spread but winning outright increase dramatically.

Prediction

This matchup is defined by the Bulls’ extensive injury list. While Chicago is the better team on paper, traveling on the road with five players questionable—including a key scorer—is a recipe for an upset. The Hornets, despite their poor record, are in a perfect spot to take advantage. It’s difficult to trust a banged-up team to cover a spread on the road, no matter how weak the opponent may seem.

The total of 247.5 is exceptionally high. This number likely anticipates a fast-paced game, which is Charlotte’s style. However, with the Bulls’ offense potentially missing several cogs, they may struggle to do their part in reaching such a lofty number. A shorthanded team often plays slower and is less efficient offensively, pointing toward the under.

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