Charlotte at Chicago

Charlotte is strong on defense and playing well, winning five of seven. Charlotte is at its best when it's playing strong team defense, and it held the Bulls to 39.6 percent from the floor in the December 23 meeting. The team is tied for eighth in the NBA in defensive field-goal percentage at 44.6. Chicago is struggling everywhere, on a 3-8 straight up skid as well as a 3-13 ATS run. Chicago was a three-point favorite the last game and lost at home to Milwaukee, 116-96. The Hornets have covered five straight against the Bulls, and Chicago is just 15-36 against the NBA Southeast Division. Play Charlotte.