Hornets vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 24

The Chicago Bulls (24-34) will host the Charlotte Hornets (27-31) after losing six straight home games. The Hornets play the Bulls in a game that Charlotte is currently a strong favorite by 8.5 points. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Hornets-Bulls game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Hornets vs. Bulls Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: FDSSE, CHSN, and WAXN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Hornets vs. Bulls Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (+ 8.5)
O/U Pick: Over (230.5)
Score Prediction: Hornets 118 - Bulls 115

Hornets vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• The Hornets and their opponent have combined to score over 230.5 points, the current matchup's point total, in 25 of 58 games this season.
• The Bulls games have gone over 230.5 total points scored in 35 of 58 total matchups this year.
• These teams average 231.7 points per game combined, 1.2 more than the total of 230.5.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 3.5 more points per game (234) than this game's total of 230.5 points.
• Charlotte has been chosen as the favorite in 15 games this year and has walked away with the win 12 times (80%) in those games.
• Chicago has been chosen as underdogs in 34 games this year and has walked away with the win 14 times (41.2%) in those games.
• Charlotte has a 2-1 record in the last three head-to-head matchups with Chicago.
• The Hornets also have a 2-1 record against the spread when playing the Bulls.
• In their past four games the Hornets have covered the spread, and they were the favorites in two of them.

Hornets Recent Trends

• The Hornets have a 7-2-1 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall in their last 10 games.
• Charlotte's average total over the last 10 games is 3.7 points fewer than the 230.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Hornets are 35-22-1 against the spread this year.
• Charlotte has been favored by 8.5 points or more two times this season and covered the spread in one of them.
• Hornets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 39.7% of the time (23 out of 58 games with a set point total).
• The Hornets average 115.6 points per game, only 4.7 fewer points than the 120.3 the Bulls give up.
• Charlotte has a 17-3 record against the spread and a 14-6 record overall when putting up more than 120.3 points.
• The Hornets are shooting 45.9% from the field this season, 1.9 percentage points lower than the 47.8% the Bulls allow to opponents.
• When playing at home, the Hornets own a worse record against the spread (16-11-1) compared to their ATS record in away games (19-11-0).
• Charlotte has eclipsed the over/under in nine of 28 home games (32.1%). It has fared better in away games, going over the total in 14 of 30 matchups (46.7%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Hornets have won six of seven games at home, good for a .857 winning percentage. They have won six of eight games on the road (.750) as a moneyline favorite.

Hornets Recent Stats

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel puts up 19.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• LaMelo Ball posts 19.4 points, 4.9 boards and 7.3 assists per game, shooting 40.1% from the floor and 36.7% from downtown with 3.5 made 3-pointers per game (second in NBA).
• Brandon Miller posts 20.5 points, 3.4 assists and 4.6 boards per game.
• Ryan Kalkbrenner averages 8.3 points, 0.8 assists and 6.2 rebounds.
• Coby White averages 18.6 points, 4.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds.

Bulls Recent Trends

• In their last 10 games, the Bulls have two wins against the spread, and are 1-9 overall.
• Chicago and its opponents have combined to score an average of 229.8 combined points in its last 10 games, 0.7 less than the 230.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Bulls have played 58 games, with 25 wins against the spread.
• Chicago is 6-5 ATS when underdogs by 8.5 points or more this season.
• Bulls games this season have gone over the total in 29 of 58 opportunities (50%).
• The Bulls' 116.1 points per game are only 2.4 more points than the 113.7 the Hornets give up to opponents.
• When it scores more than 113.7 points, Chicago is 21-11-1 against the spread and 21-11 overall.
• The Bulls' 46.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Hornets have given up to their opponents.
• Against the spread, the Bulls have performed better at home (14-15-1) than away (11-17-0).
• Chicago's games have gone 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).
• As moneyline favorites, the Bulls have won a higher percentage of games at home (8-6) than away (2-8).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Matas Buzelis delivers 15.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game for the Bulls.
• Josh Giddey is averaging 18.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.5 assists per contest. He's sinking 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 36.8% from 3-point range, with 1.7 treys per game.
• Tre Jones gets the Bulls 12.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.8 assists per contest while averaging 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Collin Sexton gets the Bulls 14.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest while averaging 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• The Bulls are getting 10.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Jalen Smith this year.

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