The Chicago Bulls (3-7 in last 10) travel to face the Charlotte Hornets (1-9 in last 10) Friday night at Spectrum Center, with tipoff set for 7:40 p.m. ET. We’re 3.5-point road favorites against a team that’s lost 7 straight. This is about as close to a must-win game as you’ll find.
Game Information
Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Tipoff: 7:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. CT
Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte
League: NBA
Betting Lines and Odds
Moneyline: Bulls -156, Hornets +136
Spread: Bulls -3.5 (-106), Hornets +3.5 (-108)
Total: 247.5 points (Over -108 / Under -108)
Bulls in Complete Freefall
Chicago sits at 3-7 in the last 10 games with a 1-game losing streak. Worse, we’re 3-7 against the spread with a brutal 4-game ATS losing streak – we’re not just losing, we’re failing to cover the spreads we’re getting.
Bulls games have leaned toward overs (7 overs, 3 unders) with our most recent game going over. Defense remains optional, which creates both opportunity and risk.
Hornets Even Worse Than We Are
Charlotte sits at a catastrophic 1-9 in their last 10 games, riding a devastating 7-game losing streak. They’re 4-6 ATS with a 1-game ATS losing streak, showing they occasionally keep games closer than expected.
Hornets games have leaned toward unders (4 overs, 6 unders) with 2 straight unders suggesting recent low-scoring affairs.
Finally, an Opponent We Should Beat
The 3.5-point spread makes us road favorites against a team that’s won once in their last 10 games. This is our get-right game – if we can’t beat Charlotte on a 7-game losing streak, we have serious problems.
Bulls’ Slight Edge
We’re 3-7 in our last 10, which is terrible. But Charlotte is 1-9, which is catastrophic. We’re both struggling badly, but we’re the less dysfunctional team right now.
Hornets’ Home Court Means Nothing
Charlotte on a 7-game losing streak provides no home court advantage. Spectrum Center won’t intimidate anyone when the home team keeps losing there.
This Should Be Easy (But Won’t Be)
On paper, we should dominate. In reality, two struggling teams often produce ugly, competitive games where execution matters more than talent. We need to actually show up and play 48 minutes.
LaMelo Ball Will Get His Numbers
Charlotte’s superstar point guard will put up stats regardless of the outcome. He’ll score 25+, dish 8+ assists, and make highlight plays. That’s just what he does.
The question isn’t whether LaMelo produces individually – it’s whether we can limit Charlotte’s role players and whether our overall talent advantage shows up.
Betting Analysis
The Spread
Bulls -3.5 should be the play. We’re facing a team on a 7-game losing streak that’s 1-9 in their last 10. We should win by more than a basket if we execute even moderately well.
The Moneyline
Bulls -156 is the right side despite being expensive. We’re not losing to a team that’s won once in their last 10 games. Lay the juice and collect.
The Total
Over 247.5 creates interesting tension. We’ve hit over in 7 of 10, but Charlotte has gone under in 6 of 10 with 2 straight unders. The high total reflects both teams’ defensive struggles, but recent trends conflict.
Bulls’ Path to Ending the Slide
For us to snap the losing streak and cover the 3.5-point spread, we need:
- Start strong – Build early lead against demoralized opponent
- Don’t let up – Charlotte will make runs; we must answer
- Execute basics – Take care of ball, make free throws, get stops
- Play full 48 minutes – No coasting with lead
Bulls Fan Perspective
This is rock bottom meeting rock bottom. We’re 3-7 in our last 10 with a 4-game ATS losing streak. Charlotte is 1-9 in their last 10 with a 7-game losing streak.
Someone has to win this game, and it better be us. Losing to Charlotte would be absolutely devastating and would confirm we’re not just struggling – we’re genuinely bad.
The 3.5-point spread feels light given Charlotte’s 7-game losing streak, but the market knows we’re struggling too. This projects as an ugly game between two dysfunctional teams where whoever plays slightly less terrible wins.
We absolutely must win this game. Charlotte is there for the taking – a team that’s won once in 10 games and has completely lost confidence. If we can’t beat them on the road, we need to seriously reconsider our season goals.
Friday night in Charlotte – this is where we prove we’re not completely lost. Beat a terrible team, cover the spread, and try to build some momentum.
Game Prediction
Projected Score: Bulls 132, Hornets 122
We finally snap the losing streak, covering the 3.5-point spread comfortably with a 10-point road victory. LaMelo gets his numbers in a losing effort, but our balanced attack and superior overall talent prove too much.
The game goes over 247.5 points as both defenses struggle and the pace stays high throughout.
Best Bets:
- Bulls -3.5 (most confident play) – Should win by double digits
- Bulls ML -156 (necessary despite price) – Can’t lose to 1-9 team
- Over 247.5 (solid lean) – Neither team can defend
For Bulls fans, this represents survival. Win in Charlotte, stop the bleeding, and prove we’re at least better than one of the NBA’s worst teams right now.
See Red and get this W!