The Charlotte Hornets (11-23) are 1.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when they visit the Chicago Bulls (17-17) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at United Center. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE and CHSN+.
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Bulls vs. Hornets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Bulls 121, Hornets 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Bulls (-123)
- Total Pick: Under 238.5 (computer predicts 237.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (-1.5)
Recent Bulls vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Bulls | -2.5 | 229.5 | -144 | +120 | 129-126 CHI |
| 11/28/2025 | Bulls | -3 | 249 | -147 | +124 | 123-116 CHA |
| 4/6/2025 | Bulls | -9 | 228 | -392 | +309 | 131-117 CHI |
| 1/17/2025 | Bulls | -4.5 | 235.5 | -193 | +161 | 125-123 CHA |
| 12/30/2024 | Bulls | -4 | 223.5 | -182 | +151 | 115-108 CHI |
| 12/13/2024 | Bulls | -5.5 | 232.5 | -223 | +183 | 109-95 CHI |
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Chicago is 18-16-0 ATS this season.
- The Bulls are 4-12 against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
- Chicago has gone over in 16 of its 34 games with a set total (47.1%).
- The Bulls have won six, or 37.5%, of the 16 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Chicago has won five of its 14 games, or 35.7%, when favored by at least -123 on the moneyline.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte is 19-15-0 ATS this year.
- The Hornets have a 17-13 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 1.5 points or more.
- Of Charlotte's 34 games with a set total, 14 have hit the over (41.2%).
- The Hornets have won nine of the 30 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (30%).
- Charlotte has gone 9-20 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +103 or longer (31%).
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Bulls vs. Hornets Injury Report
Bulls
Bulls:
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Emanuel Miller: Day-To-Day (Hamstring),
Zach Collins: Day-To-Day (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Lachlan Olbrich: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Hornets
Hornets:
Grant Williams: Out (Acl),
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Day-To-Day (Elbow),
Moussa Diabate: Day-To-Day (Wrist)
Bulls vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and CHSN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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