You could spin a wheel, throw a dart blindfolded or just use your gut feeling. But, you're here to listen to my words of wisdom, right? Let's get down to brass tacks.
Looking at this match up between our Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets, let's consider a few factors. The Bulls have been maintaining pretty solid records lately, contrary to what their mamas told 'em. They've faced the stinging Hornets multiple times in past and mostly come out the victor, barely breaking a sweat. Smells like team spirit!
Drum roll please for two extraordinary athletes on the Bulls' side. Driving the offense, we have Mr. Nikola "I Score at Will" Vucevic. One can only drool at his recent numbers, averaging 21.5 points per game over the last month. Meanwhile, Zach LaVine is practically a points generating machine. His stats from the last month make for some impressive reading with 22.6 points per game.
However, we can't ignore the buzzing from the Hornets’ hive. Leading their pack is LaMelo Ball, who's been popping off like a birthday balloon, notching up an impressive 25.8 points per game over the last month. Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges have also been doing their fair share of heavy lifting, putting up strong points and rebounds.
It's not all sunshine and roses though. Charlotte’s recent results look sadder than a kid who dropped his ice cream. Their position in the standings makes one wonder if they're slumbering, sitting at a lowly #13 in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Bulls have been charging along somewhat decently, ranking #9 in the Eastern Conference. Their regular season hasn't been top tier, but they've somehow managed to dance around the court without stepping on too many toes.
Taking all these mouth-watering nuggets of information into account, here's my stab at a prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Chicago Bulls by 6