3/31 NBA: Chicago at Charlotte

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If revenge is for suckers, the Bulls will be looking to suck it up against the Bobcats, who beat them 93-80 in their last meeting.

Charlotte brings a 20-52 overall mark (4-11 in the division) into this game versus a Chicago team carrying a 31-40 record.

Oddsmakers like the Bulls in this one, opening the line at 3 in favor of Chicago. They are 31-40 this season, while the Bobcats are 20-52. The total is 43-29-0 to the OVER in Bobcats games.

Last time out, the Bulls lost to the Magic 97-93 as 5.5 point favorites. That contest went over the closing total.

The Bobcats defeated the Hawks 125-117 as 3.5 point favorites. That contest went over the closing total.

Some trends to consider:
Chicago is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games against Charlotte
Chicago is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Chicago is 4-9-0 SU in its last 13 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Chicago is 3-5-1 OU in its last 9 games
Charlotte is 5-0-0 OU in its last 5 at home
Charlotte is 7-1-0 ATS in its last 8 home games
Charlotte is 6-1-0 ATS in its last 7 games
Charlotte is 5-1-0 OU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Chicago home to Boston, Saturday, April 1
Charlotte home to Cleveland, Sunday, April 2