Hornets vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 12

Hornets vs. Bulls Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: FDSSE and CHSN

The Chicago Bulls (9-14) are just 3-point favorites as they attempt to break a four-game road losing streak when they square off against the Charlotte Hornets (7-17) on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Spectrum Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE and CHSN. The point total for the matchup is set at 229.5.

Hornets vs. Bulls Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Bulls Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Bulls win (54.7%)

Hornets vs. Bulls Betting Trends

• The Bulls have covered the spread in a game nine times this season (9-13-1).
• The Hornets have 12 wins against the spread in 24 games this year.
• This season, Bulls games have hit the over 12 times out of 24 chances.
• Hornets games this year have hit the over on eight of 24 set point totals (33.3%).
• Against the spread, Chicago has played better when playing at home, covering five times in 11 home games, and four times in 12 road games.
• The Bulls have hit the over on the over/under in five of 11 home games (45.5%). They've fared better in away games, topping the total in seven of 12 matchups (58.3%).
• Charlotte has performed better against the spread at home (7-5-0) than on the road (5-7-0) this year.
• Hornets games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (three times out of 12) than on the road (five of 12) this year.

Bulls Leaders

• Josh Giddey averages 20.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 8.9 assists, shooting 47.4% from the floor and 39.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Nikola Vucevic averages 15.9 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 38% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 made treys per contest.
• Matas Buzelis' numbers on the season are 14 points, 5.7 boards and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 46.4% from the field and 33% from downtown, with an average of 1.5 made treys.
• Tre Jones' numbers on the season are 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest, shooting 52.9% from the field.
• Jalen Smith is averaging 10 points, 1.2 assists and 5.8 rebounds.

Hornets Leaders

• Per game, Miles Bridges gives the Hornets 21 points, 6.3 boards and 3.6 assists. He also averages 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• The Hornets get 18 points per game from Kon Knueppel, plus 5.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
• Per game, Moussa Diabate provides the Hornets 8.7 points, 7.8 boards and 1.2 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 1 block.
• The Hornets receive 9 points per game from Ryan Kalkbrenner, plus 6.7 boards and 0.5 assists.
• The Hornets are getting 6.6 points, 3.1 boards and 1.5 assists per game from Sion James.

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