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The Charlotte Hornets will look to continue their climb into the playoff picture as they visit the floundering Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
Chicago is reeling from a nine-game losing streak, and I’m taking Charlotte to cover tonight in my Hornets vs. Bulls predictions.
Let’s take a closer look at this matchup as I share my free NBA picks for Tuesday, February 24.
Hornets vs Bulls prediction
Hornets vs Bulls best bet: Hornets -8.5 (-110)
The Chicago Bulls have now lost nine straight games, and there’s no sign that their fortunes will improve anytime soon.
Josh Giddey and Tre Jones are on minutes restrictions, Anfernee Simons is out with a wrist injury, and Jalen Smith might be out after suffering a calf issue on Sunday.
Chicago is 1-8 against the spread in its last nine games. At the same time, the young, streaking Charlotte Hornets are 8-1 ATS in their last nine and show no signs of slowing down as they fight for a spot in the play-in tournament.
I’m taking Charlotte to cover tonight.
Hornets vs Bulls same-game parlay
LaMelo Ball is coming off a huge performance on Sunday, and I’m targeting him again in my SGP tonight.
Ball went for 52 PRA and hit an incredible 10 three-pointers against the Washington Wizards in his last game, and he won’t have to come anywhere near those numbers to make a massive impact and hit our parlay in this contest.
Hornets vs Bulls SGP
- Hornets -8.5
- LaMelo Ball Over 32.5 points + rebounds + assists
- LaMelo Ball Over 3.5 made threes
Our "from downtown" SGP: Hornets on the rise
Ball isn’t the only player making big contributions for this improving Hornets team.
Moussa Diabate has four double-doubles in his last nine games, and we can get generous odds on him to hit that target again in a favorable matchup.
Meanwhile, rookie Kon Knueppel has proven to be a sniper at the NBA level, hitting at least four shots from deep in five of his last six games.
Hornets vs Bulls SGP
- Hornets -8.5
- Moussa Diabate double-double
- Kon Knueppel Over 3.5 threes
Hornets vs Bulls odds
- Spread: Charlotte -8.5 (-110) | Chicago +8.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Charlotte -330 | Chicago +265
- Over/Under: Over 232.5 (-110) | Under 232.5 (-110)
Hornets vs Bulls betting trend to know
The Bulls are 1-8 ATS in their current nine-game losing streak. Find more NBA betting trends for Hornets vs. Bulls.
How to watch Hornets vs Bulls
| Location | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN SE-Charlotte, CHSN |
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