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Bulls vs. Hornets prediction: Why Chicago is favored to win Friday's NBA matchup [12/12/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets predictions for NBA Friday.
The Charlotte Hornets will square off with the Chicago Bulls in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations 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 stars like Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, while the Bulls will rely on Coby White, Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Bulls vs. Hornets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Bulls and Hornets 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Bulls a 59% chance of defeating the Hornets. Our predicted final score has the Bulls winning 115-112.
According to our model, the Bulls (-2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 229.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Bulls vs. Hornets odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bulls | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-115) | +2.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -144 | +125 |
| Total | o229.5 (-105) | u229.5 (-110) |
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 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Bulls | -144 |
| Total | Under 229.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Bulls to win.
Bulls vs. Hornets player props
NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on the Chicago vs. Charlotte game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.
Coby White is expected to lead the Bulls with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Miles Bridges is projected to have 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Hornets.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Bulls prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Bulls are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | 22 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| Josh Giddey | 20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 51 |
| Matas Buzelis | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 36 |
| Tre Jones | 13 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 28 |
Hornets prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hornets:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 22 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 44 |
| Brandon Miller | 20 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 38 |
| Kon Knueppel | 18 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| KJ Simpson | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 27 |
| R. Kalkbrenner | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
Bulls vs. Hornets game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Hornets and Bulls at Spectrum Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
Conclusion
We predict the Bulls, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Hornets on Friday, with Josh Giddey projected for a game-high 51 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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