Bulls vs. Hornets prediction: Why Chicago is favored to win Black Friday NBA matchup [11/28/2025]

The Charlotte Hornets will square off with the Chicago Bulls in NBA Cup Black Friday action at Spectrum Center on Friday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Bulls as the most likely winner of the Bulls vs. Hornets game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Hornets lineup will feature players like LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller, while the Bulls will look to Coby White, Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic.

This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Bulls vs. Hornets prediction: Who will win NBA Cup game?

As part of Dimers' NBA predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, spread, and over/under probabilities for Friday's clash between the Bulls and Hornets.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Bulls a 61% chance of defeating the Hornets. Our predicted final score has the Bulls winning 124-121.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Bulls and Hornets each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 248.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.

Bulls vs. Hornets odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bulls	Hornets
Spread	-2.5 (-110)	+2.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-142	+125
Total	o248.5 (-112)	u248.5 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Bulls vs. Hornets picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Hornets +2.5	-105
Moneyline	Bulls	-142
Total	Under 248.5	-108

According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Under 248.5 total points.

Bulls vs. Hornets player props

Betting on Bulls vs. Hornets NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.

Coby White is expected to lead the Bulls with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while LaMelo Ball is projected to have 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the Hornets.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.

Bulls prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Bulls are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Coby White	24	4	5	3	41
Josh Giddey	19	9	9	2	50
Nikola Vucevic	17	9	4	2	38
Ayo Dosunmu	14	3	4	2	27
Matas Buzelis	13	5	2	2	28

Hornets prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hornets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
LaMelo Ball	21	5	8	3	45
Miles Bridges	21	7	4	2	42
Brandon Miller	18	4	3	3	34
Kon Knueppel	17	6	3	3	34
Collin Sexton	13	2	4	1	24

Bulls vs. Hornets game-day updates and essential details

Friday's matchup between the Hornets and Bulls at Spectrum Center is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 (Black Friday)
• Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Spectrum Center
• Tournament details: 2025 Emirates NBA Cup

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Conclusion

We predict the Bulls, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Hornets on Black Friday, with Josh Giddey projected for a game-high 50 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bulls vs. Hornets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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