Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Friday, November 28, 2025
A pair of struggling Eastern Conference foes collide on the hardwood in Buzz City as the Chicago Bulls travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night and we have you covered with our Bulls vs. Hornets prediction. Chicago fell 143-130 to New Orleans on the road Monday night in their previous contest, losing outright as a five-point favorite. Charlotte was dropped 129-101 on the road by New York Wednesday night in their previous contest, failing to cover the line as a 6.5-point underdog. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the Bulls own an 86-47 advantage, including a 131-117 road win in the most recent matchup April 6. Read more about this Bulls vs. Hornets prediction! No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!
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Chicago Hoping to Bounce Back After Rough Stretch
Chicago fell for the seventh time in 10 games as they were dropped on the road by New Orleans Monday night in their previous contest. The Bulls enter this game 9-8 on the year and stood third in the Central Division, 5.5 games behind the Pistons for the top spot. Against New Orleans, Chicago took an early 6-1 lead but it didn’t last. The Bulls were down seven after the opening quarter, by 16 at the half and by as many as 22 in the second half. They never got closer than eight as they went down in defeat. Chicago shot 52.4% from the floor, including 20 of 50 from three-point range, and was beaten 55-33 on the glass in the game. Ayo Dosunmu led the Bulls with 28 points in the loss.
For the year, Chicago stands 4th in the league in scoring offense with an average of 121.3 points per contest. The Bulls are 5th in rebounding as they collect an average of 46.4 boards a night, while they are 3rd in assists by handing out an average of 29.6 dimes per contest. Chicago is 28th in the league in scoring defense, as they allow an average of 124.2 points per game this season. Nikola Vucevic (16.7 points, 9.6 rebounds) and Ayo Dosunmu (16.4 points) are valuable options. Coby White (24 points, 6.8 assists), Josh Giddey (20.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, 9.5 assists), Matas Buzelis (13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds), Kevin Huerter (12.6 points) and Tre Jones (12.3 points, 5.3 assists) are solid scoring options. Jalen Smith (10.2 points), Patrick Williams, Dalen Terry, Isaac Okoro and Julian Phillips are looked at to provide valuable minutes as well. As a team, Chicago is 13h in the league in field goal percentage as they knock down 47.5% of their shots on the year. The Bulls are 7th in the league by knocking down 14.8 three-pointers per contest, while they stand 4th by hitting 37.9% of their attempts from beyond the arc on the year. Chicago is an above-average team at the charity stripe as they are shooting 79.7% as a team on the year, putting them 12th in the league.
Key Injury Report for Bulls:
- Forward Zach Collins (wrist) is out.
- Guard Isaac Okoro (back) is doubtful.
- Guard Dalen Terry (calf) is questionable.
- Guard Kevin Huerter (illness) is questionable.
- Center Nikola Vucevic (knee) is questionable.
- Forward Patrick Williams (wrist) is questionable.
- Guard Coby White (injury management) is questionable.
Hornets Hoping to Sting at Home
Charlotte dropped their seventh straight and their 10th in the last 11 games as they were drubbed by the Knicks on the road Wednesday night. The Hornets entered Friday 4-14 on the year and stood fourth in the Southeast Division, 8.5 games behind the Hawks for the top spot. Against New York, Charlotte led 8-2 early but that momentum dissipated as they trailed by six after the opening quarter. The Hornets were outscored 35-16 in the second quarter to trail by 25 and never made a serious push the rest of the way. Charlotte shot 41.2% from the field, including 13 of 43 from three-point range, and turned the ball over 17 times in the game. Brandon Miller paced the Hornets with 18 points in the loss.
On the season, the Hornets are 20th in the league in scoring offense with 115.3 points per game. Charlotte is 15th in the league in rebounding, as they collect 44.8 boards per contest and 22nd in assists with 25.6 dimes per contest. The Hornets are 23rd in scoring defense as they allow an average of 120.9 points per game. LaMelo Ball (20.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 8.8 assists) is one of the team’s top scoring threats. Miles Bridges (21.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists) and Brandon Miller (17 points, 3.5 assists) are solid contributors on the offensive end of the floor. Collin Sexton (15.8 points, 4.5 assists), Kon Knueppel (18.6 points, 5.7 rebounds), Moussa Diabate (9.7 points, 8.1 rebounds), Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James, Tidjuan Salaun, Tre Mann (10 points), Pat Connaughton, Mason Plumlee and Liam McNeeley are expected to provide rotational depth for the Hornets. Charlotte is 22nd in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 45.5% from the field as a team. The Hornets are 8th in threes per game with 14.1 per contest and 21st in three-point field goal percentage by shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc. Charlotte is above average in free-throw shooting, ranking 5th by converting 82.5% of their attempts this season.
Key Injury Report for Hornets:
- Guard Josh Green (shoulder) is out.
- Forward Grant Williams (knee) is out.
- Guard Pat Connaughton (calf) is out.
Bulls vs. Hornets Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Earle Sports Bets | +2,298.00 |
| 2 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,840.00 |
| 3 |  Rob Vincilleti | +1,757.00 |
| 4 |  David Hess | +1,745.00 |
| 5 |  Dan Kaiser | +987.00 |
Bulls vs. Hornets Spread Pick
- Bulls -2.5 (4 units)
Granted, Chicago has a laundry list of an injury report heading into this contest but the hope is that most of the guys who are questionable can suit up for this one. As it stands, Chicago has been very good on the offensive end of the floor and they started the season off strong before struggling of late. Charlotte has dropped seven straight, including a loss to lowly Indiana, and even getting healthier hasn’t turned things around for them here. It’s hard to see the Hornets matching the offensive production that Chicago brings to the floor. Take Chicago in this contest as they get back in the win column.
Bulls vs. Hornets Over/Under Pick
- Over 247.5 (4 units)
Chicago has seen the over post an 11-6 mark in their 17 games on the year. The Bulls enter this one 4th in the league in scoring offense, 15th in offensive efficiency and 2nd in tempo with an average of 103.4 possessions a night. Charlotte has stayed under the number in 10 of their 18 games entering Friday night. The Hornets are 20th in the league in scoring offense, 18th in offensive efficiency and 22nd in tempo as they average 99.2 possessions a night this season. Charlotte is 23rd in scoring defense, 30th in field goal percentage defense (50.5%), 24th in threes allowed (14.3) per game and 30th in three-point defense (41.6%) on the year. The over has hit in four of the last six meetings and with Chicago scoring and giving up a ton, this one winds up over the mark.
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