Published Dec 11, 10:29am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 11, 10:29am ET
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Updated Dec 11, 10:29am ET
One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Chicago Bulls. Who has the edge in our Hornets vs Bulls pick?
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| Charlotte Hornets | -1 (-111) |
| Chicago Bulls | +1 (-111) |
After an overtime win against the Raptors, Charlotte has dropped three of four, including a 115-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
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Charlotte kept the game close early on and led 58-57 going into the break. But Nikola Jokic's playmaking ability helped the Nuggets build a 13-point advantage in the final frame before holding on for a nine-point win.
Miles Bridges was the top performer for the Hornets. He finished with 24 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists on 10-for-19 shooting from the field.
On the other side, the Bulls enter this Eastern Conference tilt amid a seven-game losing streak. Their latest setback includes a 123-91 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Chicago trailed 60-46 at intermission and by as many as 24 points before trimming the deficit to eight points in the final frame. Unfortunately, the short-handed Warriors concluded the game on a 36-12 run and coasted to an easy victory.
Josh Giddey scored a team-high 18 points, along with five assists and three rebounds. Matas Buzelis finished with 16 points, connecting on seven of his 12 shot attempts.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Hornets have dropped eight of the previous 10 head-to-head meetings in this series and are 3-11 in their last 14 outings against Central Division opponents. With that being said, Chicago has the slight edge in this one.
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Chicago Bulls
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