Bulls vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 4, 2026, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 3, 2026, 3:09PM
The Chicago Bulls will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at United Center on Sunday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis and Jalen Smith, the Bulls are up against a Hornets line-up that includes Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bulls vs Hornets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Chicago vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulls a 58% chance of beating the Hornets at United Center.
Bulls vs Hornets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at United Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bulls $1.77, Hornets $2.10
- Line: Bulls -2.5 ($1.91), Hornets +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 241 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bulls at $1.77 and the Hornets at $2.10.
The Bulls are 2.5-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 241 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bulls (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 241-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Bulls vs Hornets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Chicago at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 241 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Bulls vs Hornets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Bulls vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulls vs Hornets at United Center this Sunday is the Bulls prevailing 120-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Chicago vs Charlotte game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Bulls vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Chicago vs Charlotte game.
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Bulls vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Bulls and Hornets at United Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Sunday 4 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs Charlotte predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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