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Charlotte Hornets @ Chicago Bulls

Matchup model · Friday, November 20, 2026

Charlotte Hornets
Away · off 64.8 / def 62.5
42% win
@
117118
proj · O/U 235 · 99.2 pace
Chicago Bulls
Home · off 67.4 / def 53.8
58% win

Game markets

Moneyline
Charlotte Hornets+138
Chicago Bulls-138
58% / 42% win
Spread
Chicago Bulls -1.5
home covers 51%
+4.570%+1.561%-1.551%-4.541%-7.531%
Total
O/U 235
99.2 pace
227o67%231o59%235o50%239o41%243o33%
Charlotte HornetsAggressive hedge & helpoff 64.8 · def 62.5 · pace 97.3
Brandon MillerForward
Medium · 55
PrimaryIsaac Okoro· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Patrick Williams · help from Nic Claxton
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points24.225.3
2462%Over
Rebounds5.45.6
5.554%Lean over
Assists4.14.3
459%Over
Pts + Reb + Ast33.735.2
33.563%Over
Pts + Reb29.630.9
29.562%Over
Pts + Ast28.329.6
28.559%Over
Points — chance to reach
20+89%25+53%30+14%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
30+85%35+52%40+17%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense53.8/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderIsaac Okoro · 82
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace99.2 poss
Up-tempo game — more possessions to fill the box score.
Scheme fitAggressive hedge & help
Aggressive help muddies clean reads — roughly neutral.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Brandon Miller draws Chicago Bulls's aggressive hedge & help scheme — hedges hard on ball screens and rotates aggressive help from the weak side.

Primary assignment projects to Isaac Okoro (strong defender, 82 Perimeter D), Patrick Williams secondary, with Nic Claxton as the low-man/help.

Model lines Miller at 25.3 pts (range 21.4–29.2) vs a 24 line — a good chance to clear it (62%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Chicago Bulls (58%), projected 117–118, ~235 total at 99.2 pace.

Coby WhiteGuard
Medium · 55
PrimaryIsaac Okoro· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Patrick Williams · help from Nic Claxton
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points22.423.4
22.559%Over
Rebounds4.14.3
459%Over
Assists5.55.7
5.557%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast3233.4
3262%Over
Pts + Reb26.527.7
26.561%Over
Pts + Ast27.929.2
2860%Over
Points — chance to reach
20+80%25+34%30+5%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
30+77%35+37%40+8%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense53.8/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderIsaac Okoro · 82
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace99.2 poss
Up-tempo game — more possessions to fill the box score.
Scheme fitAggressive hedge & help
Aggressive help muddies clean reads — roughly neutral.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Coby White draws Chicago Bulls's aggressive hedge & help scheme — hedges hard on ball screens and rotates aggressive help from the weak side.

Primary assignment projects to Isaac Okoro (strong defender, 82 Perimeter D), Patrick Williams secondary, with Nic Claxton as the low-man/help.

Model lines White at 23.4 pts (range 19.8–27) vs a 22.5 line — a lean to clear it (59%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Chicago Bulls (58%), projected 117–118, ~235 total at 99.2 pace.

Chicago BullsAggressive hedge & helpoff 67.4 · def 53.8 · pace 101
Norman PowellGuard
Medium · 61
PrimarySion James· 80 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Royce O'Neale · help from Moussa Diabate
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points21.822.5
2256%Lean over
Rebounds3.53.6
3.554%Lean over
Assists2.62.7
2.557%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast27.928.9
2858%Over
Pts + Reb25.326.2
25.557%Lean over
Pts + Ast24.425.2
24.557%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
20+74%25+26%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
25+83%30+39%35+7%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense62.5/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderSion James · 80
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace99.2 poss
Up-tempo game — more possessions to fill the box score.
Scheme fitAggressive hedge & help
Aggressive help muddies clean reads — roughly neutral.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Norman Powell draws Charlotte Hornets's aggressive hedge & help scheme — hedges hard on ball screens and rotates aggressive help from the weak side.

Primary assignment projects to Sion James (strong defender, 80 Perimeter D), Royce O'Neale secondary, with Moussa Diabate as the low-man/help.

Model lines Powell at 22.5 pts (range 19.1–26) vs a 22 line — a lean to clear it (56%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Chicago Bulls (58%), projected 118–117, ~235 total at 99.2 pace.

Matas BuzelisForward
Medium · 61
PrimarySion James· 80 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Royce O'Neale · help from Moussa Diabate
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points21.422.1
21.557%Lean over
Rebounds6.97.1
753%Lean over
Assists2.93
350%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast31.232.3
3161%Over
Pts + Reb28.329.3
28.557%Lean over
Pts + Ast24.325.1
24.556%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
20+71%25+22%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
30+69%35+28%40+4%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense62.5/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderSion James · 80
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace99.2 poss
Up-tempo game — more possessions to fill the box score.
Scheme fitAggressive hedge & help
Aggressive help muddies clean reads — roughly neutral.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Matas Buzelis draws Charlotte Hornets's aggressive hedge & help scheme — hedges hard on ball screens and rotates aggressive help from the weak side.

Primary assignment projects to Sion James (strong defender, 80 Perimeter D), Royce O'Neale secondary, with Moussa Diabate as the low-man/help.

Model lines Buzelis at 22.1 pts (range 18.7–25.5) vs a 21.5 line — a lean to clear it (57%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Chicago Bulls (58%), projected 118–117, ~235 total at 99.2 pace.