Bulls vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 24

Bulls vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: FDSSE, CHSN, and WAXN

The Chicago Bulls (24-34) are underdogs (by 8.5 points) to stop a six-game home losing streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (27-31) on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The point total for the matchup is 230.5.

Bulls vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Bulls vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hornets win (62.6%)

Bulls vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Hornets have covered the spread 35 times in 58 games with a set spread.
• The Bulls are 25-32-1 against the spread this year.
• Hornets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 23 times this season.
• Bulls games this year have hit the over on 29 of 58 set point totals (50%).
• When playing at home, Charlotte sports a worse record against the spread (16-11-1) compared to its ATS record in road games (19-11-0).
• Looking at over/unders, the Hornets hit the over less often at home, as they've eclipsed the total nine times in 28 opportunities this season (32.1%). In away games, they have hit the over 14 times in 30 opportunities (46.7%).
• Against the spread, Chicago has performed better at home (14-15-1) than on the road (11-17-0).
• Bulls games have finished above the over/under 43.3% of the time at home (13 of 30), and 57.1% of the time on the road (16 of 28).

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel's numbers on the season are 19.2 points, 5.5 boards and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 48.7% from the field and 43.5% from downtown (10th in NBA), with an average of 3.5 made 3-pointers (second in league).
• LaMelo Ball averages 19.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists.
• Brandon Miller is averaging 20.5 points, 4.6 boards and 3.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 8.3 points, 0.8 assists and 6.2 boards.
• Coby White's numbers on the season are 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest, shooting 43.8% from the floor and 34.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.5 made treys.

Bulls Leaders

• Matas Buzelis is averaging 15 points, 5.4 boards and 2 assists for the Bulls.
• Josh Giddey averages 18.1 points, 8.2 boards and 8.5 assists. He is also making 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 36.8% from 3-point range, with 1.7 treys per contest.
• The Bulls receive 12.1 points per game from Tre Jones, plus 2.9 boards and 5.8 assists.
• Collin Sexton averages 14 points, 2 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He is draining 47.9% of his shots from the field and 38.1% from 3-point range, with 1.3 triples per contest.
• The Bulls are receiving 10.3 points, 7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Jalen Smith.

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