Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls

Chicago has lost three of four, although the Bulls got a 116-111 win over Milwaukee without Giannis Antetokounmpo for a fourth straight game. The Bulls aren't ready to lay many points on the road, even against Charlotte, which covered the number as a 13.5-point underdog versus Oklahoma City two nights ago. Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its past nine games and has lost its previous three games by an average of 18 points. The Hornets have gone OVER six of seven against Central Division opponent,s and the Bulls have gone OVER four of their past five road games. Chicago allows the second-most points per game (121.4) in the NBA. Take the Hornets and the OVER.

If the season ended today, the Bulls would own the #10 spot in the play-in round, but at 10-15 on the season, they have been mediocre. The Hornets are off to a woeful 7-17 start to the season and just 1-8 in their last nine games. The Hornets road woes have held this team down, as they are just 1-8 in their last nine on the road. Chicago has been a chamber of horrors for Charlotte as they own a dismal 2-12 mark here, including 0-6 in their last six trips here. Those six losses are by a combined 84 points, or 14ppg, and they have not come within seven points in any of the six games. Make the play on Chicago.

Charlotte has won only five of 22 home games with an 8-14 ATS record and the Hornets are 2-11 ATS their past 13 games overall, including 0-4 ATS their last four games. The Hornets already have given up on the season as they have traded Terry Rozier, who was arguably their best player. They also have several key injuries, including LaMelo Ball, who is doubtful for this game with a right ankle injury. Charlotte is 1-9 ATS following an ATS loss and 1-10 ATS overall playing with one day of rest. Also, the Hornets are 7-19 ATS versus teams with losing records. Chicago has won and covered the past five meetings, including 119-112 in overtime on Jan. 8. The Bulls have covered the number four of their past six games and 10 of 14 as favorites overall. Chicago is 18-7-1 ATS against opponents with below .400 winning percentages. Take the Bulls.