NBA Game Preview: Chicago Bulls (9-8) vs. Charlotte Hornets (4-14)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina

Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET

Broadcast: FDSSE / CHSN, NBA Cup group stage matchup

Team Recent Form

Chicago Bulls:

Averaging 121.3 PPG (4th in NBA).

Allowing 124.2 PPG (28th defensively).

Last 10 games: 3–7, averaging 121.9 points, shooting 46.1%.

Charlotte Hornets:

Averaging 115.3 PPG (20th in NBA).

Allowing 120.9 PPG (23rd defensively).

Last 10 games: 1–9, averaging 111.3 points, shooting 43.5%.

Injury Report

Bulls:

Dalen Terry (calf) – day‑to‑day

Zach Collins (wrist) – day‑to‑day

Trentyn Flowers (illness) – day‑to‑day

Nikola Vučević (knee) – day‑to‑day

Kevin Huerter (illness) – day‑to‑day

Isaac Okoro (lumbar) – day‑to‑day

Hornets:

Grant Williams (ACL) – day‑to‑day

Pat Connaughton (calf) – day‑to‑day

Josh Green (shoulder) – day‑to‑day

Player Matchups

Josh Giddey (CHI): Averaging 20.5 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 9.5 APG, Bulls’ triple‑double threat.

Ayo Dosunmu (CHI): Averaging 28 PPG over last 10 games, key scoring guard.

Miles Bridges (CHA): Averaging 21.7 PPG, Hornets’ primary scorer.

Brandon Miller (CHA): Averaging 4.0 made threes per game over last 10, perimeter weapon.

Series History

Bulls have won 3 of last 4 meetings vs. Hornets.

Chicago holds a 3–1 ATS edge in those matchups.

Betting Trends

Bulls are 4–0 ATS when allowing fewer than 115.3 points.

Hornets are 3–1 ATS when scoring more than 124.2 points.

Bulls games have hit the over in 61% of contests this season.

Hornets have lost seven straight overall and three straight at home.

Summary

The Bulls (9–8) enter as slight favorites with Ayo Dosunmu and Josh Giddey leading the attack, while the Hornets (4–14) are desperate to end a losing skid. Expect Chicago’s offensive firepower to overwhelm Charlotte’s shaky defense.

Game Odds

Chicago Bulls                     – 2.5

Charlotte Hornets            247.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 27, 2025

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