Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
At 9:30 ET, the Atlanta Hawks will visit the Chicago Bulls in a game that will be broadcast on ESPN. The Bulls (-152) are favored by 3 points against the Hawks (+125) with the over/under line at 221.5.
Chicago (39-43) is 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. Atlanta (36-46) is 10th in the East and 3rd in the Southeast. The Hawks have lost six straight.
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Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Bulls have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Hawks and Bulls, the teams have averaged 235 points per game with an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times they have faced off with the Bulls as the home team, the OU record is 2-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
- Chicago has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 116 points per game while allowing 113. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Chicago has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 5-5 straight up.
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Today, the Hawks are looking to end their six-game losing streak as they take on the Bulls. In their most recent game, the Hawks lost to the Pacers by a score of 157-115. The O/U line for that game was 242 points.
On average, the Hawks’ games have finished with 238.8 points this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 221.5. Overall, their O/U record for the season is 46-36.
In the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are currently in 10th place with a record of 36-46. Against the spread, they are 29-53 for the season, going 14-27 ATS on the road.
As the underdog, the Hawks have gone 12-28 this season and are 14-26 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 3 points on the spread and have gone 5 straight games without covering the spread.
Out of their 82 games, the Hawks have been the underdog in 40 of them. As the underdog, their scoring margin is -7 points per game, compared to +2.4 points per game as the favorite.
For the season, the Hawks are the NBA’s 5th ranked scoring offense, at 118.3 points per game. However, their scoring average is a little lower on the road, at 114.8 points per contest. Looking at their pace, the Hawks are 5th in the league, averaging 100.2 possessions per game.
Trae Young is averaging 25.7 points per game this season to go along with 10.8 assists. Over his last four games, Dejounte Murray has hit 43% of his shots from the field and 21.8 points. Bogdan Bogdanovic has hit 37.8% of his threes in his last five games and averaged 16.6 points in that stretch.
Coming into the game, the Hawks will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 120.5 points per game (28th). Inside the arc, the Hawks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.2% and 38.7% from three-point territory.
In their last game against the Knicks, the Bulls lost by a score of 120-119. The O/U line for that game was 218.5, and the teams combined for 239 points. Chicago covered the spread as 13.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 44-37-1, and the over has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 226 points.
In terms of their ATS record, the Bulls are 41-40 for the season and have covered the spread in three straight games on the road. At home, their ATS record is 19-22, and they are 15-17 ATS as the favorite.
Chicago’s average scoring differential at home is -0.1 points per game, and they are 20-21 overall. As the favorite, they are 20-13 and have gone 39-43 overall this season.
Currently, the Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. In non-conference games, they are 17-14 compared to 22-29 against the East.
DeMar DeRozan is averaging 33.2 points per game over his last four games and 24 points per game for the season. This season, he has hit 35% of his threes and averaged 1.8 made threes per game in his last four games. Coby White is averaging 19.1 points per game for the season and 19.8 over his last five games.
For the season, the Bulls are 16th in field goal percentage at 47% and 21st in pace. They are 22nd in scoring at 112.3 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.5% of their games. Chicago is 7th in two-point field goals but just 27th in three-point field goals.
Currently, the Bulls’ defense holds the 16th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.7 points per game. Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.0% and 36.9% from three-point territory.
Looking at our projections, the Bulls are expected to take down the Hawks by a score of 112-107.
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- The Bulls should also cover at -3
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Out
- Andre Drummond – Ankle – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Ayo Dosunmu – Quadricep – Questionable
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
- Onuralp Bitim – Eye – Out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Out
