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As the Chicago Bulls prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets at the United Center on January 3, 2026, both teams come into the matchup with differing recent form. The Bulls have emerged victorious in three of their last five games, demonstrating a resurgence in their offensive and defensive strategies. Their ability to create scoring opportunities and tighten up defensively has been a critical factor in their recent successes.
In contrast, the Hornets have won only two of their last five, suggesting inconsistencies that could plague their performance in this road game. However, they possess a dynamic offense capable of surprising any opponent if they can find their rhythm.
Bookmakers favor Chicago with odds of 1.72 for a home win against Charlotte’s 2.16, reflecting a probability estimate of 59.3% for a Bulls victory compared to 40.7% for the Hornets. Our model predicts a closely contested matchup, with a potential final score of 120-118.
While the Bulls have the home advantage and a marginally better recent record, the unpredictable nature of the NBA means that no outcome is assured. Fans can expect an engaging contest as both teams look to assert their dominance on the court.
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| Chicago 55.7% |
Charlotte 44.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 120:118
Outrights of NBA Chicago Bulls: 0.11% Charlotte Hornets: 0.07%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.68 | 2.18 | |||
| 1.74 | 2.24 | |||
| 1.73 | 2.1 | |||
| 1.72 | 2.12 | |||
| 1.71 | 2.15 |
Latest Results
| 02.01.26 Chicago Bulls – Orlando Magic – 121:114 31.12.25 Chicago Bulls – New Orleans Pelicans – 134:118 29.12.25 Chicago Bulls – Minnesota Timberwolves – 101:136 27.12.25 Chicago Bulls – Milwaukee Bucks – 103:112 26.12.25 Chicago Bulls – Philadelphia 76ers – 109:102 |
02.01.26 Milwaukee Bucks – Charlotte Hornets – 122:121 31.12.25 Charlotte Hornets – Golden State Warriors – 125:132 29.12.25 Charlotte Hornets – Milwaukee Bucks – 113:123 26.12.25 Orlando Magic – Charlotte Hornets – 105:120 23.12.25 Charlotte Hornets – Washington Wizards – 126:109 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.12.25 Charlotte Hornets – Chicago Bulls – 126:129 28.11.25 Charlotte Hornets – Chicago Bulls – 123:116 06.04.25 Charlotte Hornets – Chicago Bulls – 117:131 17.01.25 Chicago Bulls – Charlotte Hornets – 123:125 30.12.24 Charlotte Hornets – Chicago Bulls – 108:115 OT |
Standings
2025/26
Western Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 34 | 29 | 5 | 4153:3656 | 0.853 |
| 2 | San Antonio Spurs | 34 | 25 | 9 | 4081:3881 | 0.735 |
| 3 | Houston Rockets | 31 | 21 | 10 | 3736:3455 | 0.677 |
| 4 | Denver Nuggets | 34 | 23 | 11 | 4237:4007 | 0.676 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Lakers | 31 | 20 | 11 | 3622:3635 | 0.645 |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 21 | 13 | 4038:3896 | 0.618 |
| 7 | Phoenix Suns | 34 | 20 | 14 | 3926:3856 | 0.588 |
| 8 | Golden State Warriors | 34 | 18 | 16 | 3930:3857 | 0.529 |
| 9 | Memphis Grizzlies | 33 | 15 | 18 | 3824:3846 | 0.455 |
| 10 | Portland Trail Blazers | 35 | 15 | 20 | 4072:4197 | 0.429 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Clippers | 33 | 12 | 21 | 3706:3749 | 0.364 |
| 12 | Utah Jazz | 33 | 12 | 21 | 3955:4186 | 0.364 |
| 13 | Dallas Mavericks | 35 | 12 | 23 | 3975:4125 | 0.343 |
| 14 | Sacramento Kings | 35 | 8 | 27 | 3872:4286 | 0.229 |
| 15 | New Orleans Pelicans | 36 | 8 | 28 | 4155:4431 | 0.222 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 34 | 25 | 9 | 4043:3836 | 0.735 |
| 2 | New York Knicks | 34 | 23 | 11 | 4097:3894 | 0.676 |
| 3 | Boston Celtics | 33 | 21 | 12 | 3861:3650 | 0.636 |
| 4 | Toronto Raptors | 35 | 20 | 15 | 3984:3938 | 0.571 |
| 5 | Philadelphia 76ers | 32 | 18 | 14 | 3732:3713 | 0.563 |
| 6 | Miami Heat | 34 | 19 | 15 | 4110:3991 | 0.559 |
| 7 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 36 | 20 | 16 | 4300:4208 | 0.556 |
| 8 | Orlando Magic | 35 | 19 | 16 | 4079:4029 | 0.543 |
| 9 | Chicago Bulls | 34 | 17 | 17 | 4040:4150 | 0.500 |
| 10 | Atlanta Hawks | 36 | 17 | 19 | 4285:4303 | 0.472 |
| 11 | Milwaukee Bucks | 35 | 15 | 20 | 3965:4061 | 0.429 |
| 12 | Charlotte Hornets | 34 | 11 | 23 | 3942:4047 | 0.324 |
| 13 | Brooklyn Nets | 32 | 10 | 22 | 3485:3656 | 0.313 |
| 14 | Washington Wizards | 33 | 9 | 24 | 3741:4088 | 0.273 |
| 15 | Indiana Pacers | 35 | 6 | 29 | 3855:4174 | 0.171 |
NBA Outrights
1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.03 (42.24%)
2. Denver Nuggets: 9.25 (9.25%)
3. New York Knicks: 12.5 (6.84%)
4. San Antonio Spurs: 13 (6.58%)
5. Houston Rockets: 14.5 (5.9%)
6. Cleveland Cavaliers: 20 (4.28%)
7. Detroit Pistons: 22 (3.89%)
8. Los Angeles Lakers: 23 (3.72%)
9. Boston Celtics: 24.5 (3.49%)
10. Golden State Warriors: 32.5 (2.63%)
11. Minnesota Timberwolves: 33.5 (2.55%)
12. Orlando Magic: 38.5 (2.22%)
13. Philadelphia 76ers: 58.5 (1.46%)
14. Atlanta Hawks: 78.5 (1.09%)
15. Miami Heat: 84 (1.02%)
16. Los Angeles Clippers: 113.5 (0.75%)
17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.57%)
18. Milwaukee Bucks: 176 (0.49%)
19. Dallas Mavericks: 501 (0.17%)
20. Phoenix Suns: 626 (0.14%)
21. Chicago Bulls: 751 (0.11%)
22. Memphis Grizzlies: 1001 (0.09%)
23. New Orleans Pelicans: 1001 (0.09%)
24. Portland Trail Blazers: 1126 (0.08%)
25. Charlotte Hornets: 1251 (0.07%)
26. Washington Wizards: 1501 (0.06%)
27. Brooklyn Nets: 1501 (0.06%)
28. Utah Jazz: 1501 (0.06%)
29. Indiana Pacers: 1501 (0.06%)
30. Sacramento Kings: 1501 (0.06%)
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