Hornets vs. Bulls Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Feb 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM EST•Next update in: 3 minutes from now

Hornets vs. Bulls preview (Feb 24). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Hornets -8.5), Matas Buzelis props & Coby White's status (Probable - Calf).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Bulls +8.5, Bulls +285, Total O 231.5
Key Pick:	Matas Buzelis Over 14.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Coby White (Probable - Calf)
Data Freshness:	11m ago (5:53 PM EST)

Charlotte Hornets

27-31

Feb 248:00 PM

FDSSE

Chicago Bulls

24-34

Chicago Bulls

24-34

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Hornets win by

7.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

69%

31%

Model Picks

Bulls

Bulls +8.5

Bulls

Bulls +285

Total

Total O 231.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Hornets INJURIES

Coby White

Probable

The Hornets listed White as Probable for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against the Bulls.

Ryan Kalkbrenner

Probable

The Hornets listed Kalkbrenner as Probable for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against the Bulls.

Liam McNeeley

Out

The Hornets listed McNeeley as OUT for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against the Bulls.

Bulls INJURIES

Anfernee Simons

Out

The Bulls listed Simons as OUT for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against Charlotte.

Jalen Smith

Questionable

The Bulls listed Smith as Questionable for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against Charlotte.

Zach Collins

Out For Season

The Bulls said on Saturday (Feb. 21) that Collins will undergo surgery for a sprain right toe and will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Jaden Ivey

Out

The Bulls said on Saturday (Feb. 21) that Ivey will miss at least 2 weeks.

Noa Essengue

Out For Season

The Bulls reported on Wednesday (Dec. 3) that Essengue will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per HC Billy Donovan.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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CHA

CHI

Feb 24 ·8:00 PM

Matas Buzelis

Points

Yes 14.5

CHA

CHI

Feb 24 ·8:00 PM

Josh Giddey

Points

Yes 14.5

CHA

CHI

Feb 24 ·8:00 PM

LaMelo Ball

3 Point FG Made

Yes 3.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls?

The Hornets are favored by 8.5 points (-8.5), while the Bulls are underdogs +8.5 points. The moneyline is Hornets -285 and Bulls +285. The total is set at 231.5 points.

Who is projected to win Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Hornets to win by 7.0 points. Win probability is 69% for the Hornets and 31% for the Bulls.

What is the injury report for the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls?

The latest injury report shows Coby White (Probable – calf), Ryan Kalkbrenner (Probable – ankle), Liam McNeeley (Out – ankle) for the Hornets, while Anfernee Simons (Out – wrist), Jalen Smith (Questionable – calf), Zach Collins (Out For Season – toe), Jaden Ivey (Out – knee), Noa Essengue (Out For Season – shoulder) are listed for the Bulls.

What are the best bets for Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Bulls +8.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls?

Top player props include Matas Buzelis Over 14.5 Points, Josh Giddey Over 14.5 Points, LaMelo Ball Over 3.5 3 Point FG Made. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.