Game: (525) Charlotte Hornets at (526) Chicago Bulls
Date/Time: Feb 2 2023 8:10 PM EST
Ben Burns
Play Rating: 5%
Play: Chicago Bulls -6.5 (-105)
I love the setup here. The home team has won both games this season. The Bulls won big when the teams met here in November while the Hornets just beat them last week, at Charlotte. So, that gives the Bulls some added motivation, playing with “recent revenge.” While the Hornets are a horrible (8-21) road team, I like that they play at Detroit tomorrow. They know that's likely a more winnable game. The Bulls, on the other hand, have tomorrow off. Their full focus is on the task at hand. They've got a favorable stretch coming up and they need to make the most of it. That starts tonight. Off a home loss against the Clippers, the Bulls are going to be extremely hungry. They're a profitable 48-27 ATS their last 75, when coming off a game against a team from the West. Stepping down in class, expect them to be at their best and to win this one by double-digits.
Line Parameter: Reduce to 4% if higher than -8. No play if higher than -10.