Game Details:
Matchup: Bulls (39-36) vs. Hornets (20-54)
Date & Time: Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Betting Line: Bulls -7.5 | Over/Under: 219.5

Key Storylines

Bulls Looking to Lock in Play-In Spot

With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Bulls are battling to secure their spot in the Play-In Tournament. Currently 9th in the Eastern Conference, every win counts, and facing a struggling Hornets squad gives Chicago a chance to gain valuable ground.

Hornets Playing Out the String

Charlotte has been long eliminated from postseason contention and is focusing on evaluating young talent. They’ve lost eight of their last 10 games and are just 11-26 at home this season. However, their youthful roster has occasionally surprised stronger teams, especially when Brandon Miller or Tre Mann gets hot.

DeRozan & LaVine Heating Up

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are both healthy and putting up solid numbers down the stretch. DeRozan is averaging 24.8 PPG over his last ten games, while LaVine has dropped 20+ in four straight. Their scoring punch could be too much for the depleted Hornets defense to handle.

Injury Report

Bulls:
Out: Lonzo Ball (knee)
Questionable: Nikola Vucevic (hip)

Hornets:
Out: LaMelo Ball (ankle), Mark Williams (back), Cody Martin (knee), Seth Curry (groin)

Betting Trends

• Against the Spread (ATS):
  Bulls: 36-37-2 ATS
  Hornets: 27-47 ATS
• Over/Under Trends:
  The total has gone over in 7 of the Bulls’ last 10 games
  The total has gone under in 5 of the Hornets’ last 6 games
• Road/Home Splits:
  Bulls are 18-18 on the road
  Hornets are 11-26 at home

Player Prop to Watch

Zach LaVine – Points Total: 21.5
LaVine has scored at least 22 points in four straight games and takes on a Hornets defense that struggles against perimeter scorers. The over is a strong look here.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Bulls -7.5 → With both youth and injuries impacting Charlotte’s roster, Chicago should handle business.

Total: Under 219.5 → Charlotte’s offense has been unreliable, and Chicago doesn’t consistently push the pace. Expect a slower tempo game.

Player Prop: Zach LaVine Over 21.5 points → Good value with consistent scoring volume.

Expect a focused Bulls team to exploit the Hornets’ defensive weaknesses and inexperienced lineup. As long as Vucevic suits up or Andre Drummond fills in adequately, Chicago should control the paint and the pace.

Final Score Prediction: Bulls 112, Hornets 98