Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Prediction for Tuesday February 24 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 02/24/2026, 01:25 AM ET

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The United Center will play host to a Tuesday night NBA clash between the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Hornets (27-31) have won seven of their last ten games and are looking to end a nine-year postseason drought. On Sunday, Charlotte outscored Washington by 16 points in the third quarter and nailed 25-for-46 from the three-point line during a 129-112 road triumph.

Charlotte G LaMelo Ball erupted for a game-high 37 points (10-15 3 PT) to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists. Rookie G Kon Knueppel contributed 28 points (10-18 FG) and seven boards. Brandon Miller added 22 points and four rebounds for the Hornets, who have split their first 30 road games.

Bulls Preview

The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and have shifted their focus to a full rebuild. The Bulls (24-34) rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 120.3 points per contest. On Sunday, Chicago missed 30 of 46 three-point attempts and shot 40 percent overall during a 105-99 home loss versus New York.

Matas Buzelis led five Chicago players in double figures with 15 points (3-9 3 PT) and four rebounds. Isaac Okoro scored 12 points on 4-for-10 shooting and finished with a game-worst minus 15 rating. Guerschon Yabusele added 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls, who fell to 15-15 at home.

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Hornets vs Bulls Pick

Chicago guards Anfernee Simons (wrist) and Jaden Ivey (knee) have officially been ruled out of this contest. Prior to covering the spread in Sunday’s loss, the Bulls had failed to cover a game in February. Take the Hornets to lay down the hammer and win by double digits on the road. Final Score Prediction, Charlotte Hornets win 123-108.

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