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"Charlotte" - "Chicago". NBA match forecast
Charlotte will meet Chicago on December 31 as part of the NBA regular championship. Will the Bulls be able to strengthen their position in the standings, or will the Hornets please their fans with a victory? - find out in our forecast
Command Analysis
Charlotte Hornets
USACurrent form
The Hornets continue to experience difficult times. The team occupies the penultimate place in the Eastern Conference, and a series of injuries to key players has negatively affected the results. In the previous match, Charlotte lost to Oklahoma (94:106).
Despite the defeat, the team showed character, especially considering the strength of the opponent. However, in order to get out of the outsider zone, victories are necessary. The match with Chicago will be held at home, which gives the Hornets a chance to rehabilitate. The support of the home stands and the spirit of struggle can play a key role.
Disqualifications and injuries
LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Brandon Miller and Grant Williams are all out of next game due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Hornets have gone seven games without a win.
Probable lineup: Green - Bridges, Wilmia - Micic, Curry.
Chicago Bulls
USACurrent form
The Bulls are clinging to the 10th place in the conference, knowing that their position is extremely unstable. The victory over Milwaukee (116-111) in the last game was an important step for the team. Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey showed their skills on offense, scoring 46 points between them.
However, before this, Chicago suffered three defeats in a row, which speaks of the instability of the team. Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic continue to be the main striking force, but the team play leaves much to be desired. The club is going to the away match against Charlotte for a win, hoping to take advantage of the opponent problems.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ayo Dosunmu continues to recover from injury and will not play in the next match.
Interesting facts for betting
The Bulls have won their last seven head-to-head games.
Probable lineup: Williams - Lavigne, Vucevic - Giddy, White.
Trends
Bet Bet 1st quarter. Chicago win
The Bulls have won in the first quarter in 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
1.72Bet 1st quarter: total under 55 points
Only one of the last five head-to-head games has seen more than 55 points scored in the first quarter.
1.92Tip and bets
Both teams are far from their best form, which may affect the quality of the game. Charlotte will bet on defense, trying to use the home court factor. On the other hand, Chicago is trying to consolidate its position in the top ten, which makes the match especially important for the visitors. We believe that the game will be a tough fight, but the overall scoring will remain low. The Bulls look a little stronger, but it is possible that the Hornets will put up a fight.
Our prediction is a Charlotte victory with a handicap of (+7) points at 1.72
Bet on total
The hosts have serious problems with their lineup, meaning they won't be able to show their best. Chicago is far from being in top form, even after their last win. The opponents will likely focus on the result itself, not on the attack, so it unlikely that the overall total will be broken.
Forecast - total under 229.5 points for 1.71
Bet on statistics
Charlotte will try to close down in defense, which may make it difficult for the visitors to play. Despite the recent victory, Chicago attacking potential remains not high enough to count on a scoring match.
Forecast - Chicago individual total under 116.5 points for 1.90
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