The Bulls’ style this season can be described as offense-heavy with little focus on defense. LaVine is averaging 22.5 points per game this season, with a three-point shooting percentage of 41.7%. However, his impact on the defensive end is very limited. Recently, the Hornets’ offense has shown signs of improvement, but their defense is still weak. It’s not difficult for the Bulls to score big points. Taking both teams’ current conditions into account, I’m expecting a high total score.

Pick: Total Points Over 231 (bet365)