NBA Free Premium Pick: 529 Chicago Bulls @ 530 Charlotte Hornets
Rating: 4 Units – Regular Play
Pick: 530 Charlotte Hornets (-3)
Price: -102 / -105 on Pinnacle
Detailed Write Up:
Wendell Carter Jr. is OUT for the Bulls tonight and I think his absence is a considerable loss for the Bulls defense as he is their best rim protector. CHA offense with their guards-oriented lineup is looking to drive to the basket. Note that they are ranked #7 in vol% shots at the rim so far in this season and the Bulls defense while being bad overall, they are awful in protecting the rim, even with Carter Jr.
CHI offense has been good so far, but they are yet to face a team that plays so much zone defense like the Hornets. I have also the Hornets been ranking in the top 10 vs. PNR Ball Handlers and this is the Bulls preferred play on offense.
Zeller is playing, so the Hornets will have some decent minutes at the center position, something that the Bulls will be lacking today.