NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER*
(NBA) Charlotte vs. Chicago,
Point Spread: 0.00 | -110.00 Charlotte (Away)
Result: Loss
Play: Charlotte Hornets
Rating: 8/10*

The Chicago Bulls closed out 2016 in a poor fashion, dropping eight of their last 11 games of the year. Here they'll host a Charlotte team that has won five of its past seven, and the Hornets will be looking to bounce back from a 121-109 home loss to the Cavs on New Year's Eve. Note that Charlotte is 6-2 ATS in its last eight games following a double-digit loss at home while the Bulls are 1-8 ATS in their last nine when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Hornets are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings overall and 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings at United Center.