Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction and Picks - November 28, 2025
Eastern Conference NBA action on Friday evening, and we have a Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets prediction locked and loaded for you. The Bulls come in off a stunning 143-130 loss to the Pelicans on the road, which dropped them to 9-8 on the year. The Hornets have one of the worst records in the league at 4-14, and they will be looking to snap a seven-game losing streak in this one. The Bulls have won nine of the last 10 in this series. Read on to see our Bulls vs Hornets prediction.
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Bulls Take Bad Loss To The Pelicans
The Bulls dropped their most recent contest on November 24, falling 143-130 to the New Orleans Pelicans. They are now 3-7 in their last 10 games. Ayo Dosunmu led Chicago with 28 points, while Josh Giddey added seven rebounds and 11 assists, but the defense couldn’t contain Zion Williamson, who poured in 29 points. Despite shooting 50% from the field and hitting 15 threes, the Bulls were undone by turnovers and New Orleans’ relentless pace.
Chicago’s offense has been one of the most explosive in the league, averaging 121.3 points per game (4th). They shoot 47.5% from the floor and rank 4th in three-point percentage at 37.9%, with Giddey and Nikola Vucevic anchoring the attack. Vucevic has been a steady double-double presence, while rookies like Matas Buzelis have added scoring depth. The Bulls also rank 5th in rebounds per game (46.4), giving them second-chance opportunities that fuel their high-scoring style.
Defensively, however, Chicago has struggled, allowing 124.3 points per game (28th). Opponents shoot 47.1% from the field and nearly 36% from three, numbers that highlight their inability to consistently contest shots. While they rebound well, ranking 26th in defensive boards, the Bulls’ pace often leaves them vulnerable in transition. Against Charlotte, the challenge will be slowing down LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller without sacrificing their offensive rhythm.
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Hornets Have Lost Seven In A Row
Charlotte’s last outing came on November 26, when they were routed 129-101 by the New York Knicks. Jalen Brunson scored 33 points for New York, while Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 18 points. LaMelo Ball added six rebounds and four assists, but Charlotte’s defense collapsed in the second quarter, giving up 35 points and falling behind by double digits. It was their seventh straight loss, dropping them to 4-14.
Offensively, the Hornets average 115.3 points per game (20th), shooting 45.5% from the field and 34.9% from three. Miller has been their most consistent scorer, while Miles Bridges and Ball provide secondary options. Their free-throw shooting has been excellent at 82.5% (5th), which helps them stay competitive in close games. Rebounding has been solid as well, with 44.8 boards per game (15th), giving them a chance to hang around against stronger teams.
Defensively, Charlotte has been among the league’s worst, allowing 120.9 points per game (23rd). Opponents shoot 50.5% from the field (30th) and a staggering 41.6% from three (30th), numbers that underscore their inability to close out shooters. Their rebounding on the defensive end has been poor, ranking 3rd worst in the league, which often leads to extended possessions for opponents. Against Chicago’s high-powered offense, the Hornets will need Ball to control tempo and Miller to provide scoring bursts if they want to avoid another lopsided defeat.
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Pick
Bulls vs Hornets Spread Pick
- Chicago -2.5 (5 Units)
Chicago -2.5 looks like the sharper side because the Bulls’ offense has been one of the most consistent in the league, averaging 121.3 points per game with top-five rankings in both three-point percentage (37.9%) and rebounding (46.4 per game). Even in their recent loss to New Orleans, they shot 50% from the field and showed how quickly they can put points on the board. Against Charlotte, who allows opponents to shoot 50.5% from the floor and a staggering 41.6% from three, the Bulls’ perimeter attack and second-chance scoring should give them a clear edge.
Defensively, Chicago isn’t perfect, but Charlotte’s struggles make the matchup favorable. The Hornets are giving up nearly 121 points per game and rank near the bottom in defensive rebounding, which plays directly into the Bulls’ strengths. With Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic providing steady production and Josh Giddey facilitating at a high level, Chicago has the balance to control tempo and exploit Charlotte’s defensive lapses. Laying the -2.5 feels justified, as the Bulls’ offensive firepower and rebounding advantage should be enough to separate them late.
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Bulls vs Hornets Over/Under Pick
- Under 247.5 (4 Units)
The Under 247.5 makes sense because while both Chicago and Charlotte play at a fast pace, their defensive flaws don’t always translate into nonstop scoring. The Bulls average 121.3 points per game, but they also allow 124.3, while Charlotte sits at 115.3 points per game and gives up 120.9. Those numbers suggest fireworks, yet both teams have shown stretches of inconsistency, especially when perimeter shots aren’t falling. Chicago leans heavily on rebounding to generate second chances, while Charlotte struggles to defend the arc, but if either side cools off, the pace alone won’t push this total that high. With such an inflated number, the matchup has more potential to settle into the low 230s than to clear 247.5.
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