Bulls vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 3

The Charlotte Hornets (11-23) will be trying to snap a three-game losing streak when hitting the road against the Chicago Bulls (17-17) on January 3, 2026 at United Center.

The Bulls play the Hornets in a game that Chicago is currently a slight favorite by 2 points. The over/under is 237.5 points for the game.

Bulls vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Saturday, January 3, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Arena: United Center
• Total: 237.5 points
• Spread: Bulls -2
• Moneyline: Bulls (-116), Hornets (-102)

How to watch Bulls vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Extra (South)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Bulls vs. Hornets

• The Bulls and their opponents have gone over 237.5 combined points in 20 of 34 games this season.
• The Hornets have combined with their opponent to score more than 237.5 points in 13 of 34 games this season.
• The teams combine to score 234.7 points per game, 2.8 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• These teams give up 241.1 points per game combined, 3.6 more points than the total for this contest.

Betting the Spread: Bulls vs. Hornets

• Chicago has put together a 17-16-1 record against the spread this season.
• When playing as at least 2-point favorites this season, the Bulls have an ATS record of 3-11.
• The Hornets have compiled a 19-15-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Charlotte is 16-12 ATS this year when playing as at least 2-point underdogs.
• The Bulls are 9-8-1 against the spread, and 10-8 overall, at home this season.
• At home, as a 2-point favorite or more, Chicago has two wins ATS (2-6).
• On the road, the Hornets are 4-13 overall and 9-8 against the spread.
• Away from home, Charlotte is winless ATS (0-1) as 2-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Bulls vs. Hornets

• The Bulls have won six of the 16 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (37.5%).
• This season, the Hornets have won nine out of the 30 games, or 30%, in which they've been the underdog.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -116 or shorter, Chicago has gone 6-10 (37.5% win percentage).
• Charlotte has a record of 9-20, a 31% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by -102 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The Bulls have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.7% in this matchup.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Bulls vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 2)
• Pick OU: Over (237.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 122 - Bulls 120
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