Prop Bets: Chicago Bulls VS Charlotte Hornets 2025-12-12
Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets: A Prop Bet-Fueled Shootout (Probably Not)
The Chicago Bulls, fresh off a seven-game losing streak and a net rating that makes a vegan at a BBQ feel at home (-24.7 net rating on the road), are somehow -3.5-point favorites against the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets, meanwhile, are 5-7 at home and own a +3.4 home net rating—good enough to make the Bulls question their life choices. But hey, at least the Bulls’ defense is entertainingly porous, allowing 118.2 PPG. Let’s dive into the chaos.
The Spread & Moneyline
- Bulls -3.5 (-110): The line shifted from -1.5 to -3.5 after LaMelo Ball’s absence, but Chicago’s offense is a leaky faucet (23rd in offensive rating). Expect a game script that screams “Hornets win by 10, but the Bulls keep it close by missing 20 free throws.”
- Moneyline Implied Probability: Bulls at 61.8% (odds: -162), Hornets at 31.2% (+220). Translation: Bookmakers think the Bulls will win, but not that much.
Prop Bet Spotlight: Kon Knueppel’s Assists
The rookie sensation is averaging 3.5 assists per game, but with the Bulls’ 23rd-ranked defense in opponent assists (24.2 APG), he’s a prop goldmine. The Over 4.5 (-162) is a no-brainer. Imagine Kon dishing out 5+ dimes while the Bulls’ backcourt commits 12 turnovers. It’s a recipe for a stat line that reads like a grocery list: assists, turnovers, regret.
Why the Hornets Might Cover
Charlotte’s +3.4 home net rating vs. Chicago’s -4.7 on the road? Math. The Hornets’ young core (Miller, Knueppel) thrives at home, and the Bulls’ bench? A collective “meh.” Expect the Hornets to win 68-65 and cover the -3.5 spread.
Final Prediction
Charlotte Hornets 112, Chicago Bulls 105. The Bulls’ offense will be like a toddler with a Rubik’s Cube—confusing and slow. Kon Knueppel will rack up 6 assists, making the Over 4.5 a lock. And yes, Coby White will miss a contested layup in the 4th quarter. It’s all part of the experience.
Prop Pick: Over 4.5 Assists (Kon Knueppel) @ -162.
Game Pick: Hornets +3.5.
Note: If the Bulls win, send help. And a therapist. 🏀
Created: Dec. 12, 2025, 11:37 p.m. GMT