Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Chicago Bulls (+139) will travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks (-168) in a matchup between two teams fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks are currently favored by 4 points and have won two straight games.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently set at 236.5 points.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Bulls have faced off vs. the Hawks as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. The last three times that the Hawks have hosted the Bulls, the over/under record is 0-2-1 with the teams combining for an average of 238 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 0-2-1.
- In their last five road games, Chicago has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 114 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Atlanta has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 118 points per game while allowing 126. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Atlanta has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
In their last game against the Magic, the Bulls lost by a score of 114-108. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and the teams combined to score 222 points.
This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 28-24-1, and the over has hit in their last five games. Today’s O/U line is set at 236.5.
In terms of ATS, the Bulls are 27-25 this season, going 12-13 on the road and 15-12 at home. As the underdog, their ATS record is 14-14 (13-11 on the road).
Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-28. In their conference, they are 14-18 and 3-6 against other teams in the Central Division.
On average, Bulls games have seen a combined scoring total of 224.3 points this season. Their O/U lines have averaged 221.8 points.
On the season, the Bulls are averaging 111.5 points per game, which is 26th in the NBA. In their last two games, they have scored below the league average. Overall, they have scored below the league average in 62.3% of their games this season.
When it comes to their three-point shooting, the Bulls are 22nd in the league in three-point percentage at 35%. On average, they are making 11.7 threes per game, which is 25th in the NBA.
Chicago’s offense is 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of free throws, they are 21st in the league in makes at 16.6 per game.
On average, the Chicago defense is giving up 112.8 points per game (11th). Right now, they are on a 4 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Chicago struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Magic, giving up 18. For the game, Orlando scored 114 points in the game.
The Hawks are favored by 4 points today and have gone 9-19 ATS as the favorite this season. In their last five games, they have been the favorite in all of them, and they have covered the spread in four straight games.
Looking at their O/U record for the season, the Hawks are 29-24, and their games have averaged 245.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 236.5, and 38 of their games have had higher O/U lines.
Atlanta’s last game was a 122-113 win over the Rockets. They were favored by 7 points in that game and have now won two straight games. The combined scoring in the game was 235 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are currently in 10th place with a record of 24-29. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 3rd place with a 6-5 record against division opponents.
For the season, the Hawks are 17-36 ATS and have an ATS record of 8-19 at home. On the road, they are 9-17 ATS. In their last three games, they have covered the spread.
This season, the Hawks are one of the top offensive teams in the NBA, averaging 121.7 points per game (3rd). At home, they are scoring 124.0 points per game.
Atlanta’s offense is built around their three-point shooting, as they are 7th in the league in three-pointers made per game (13.8). Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Hawks are 4th in the NBA in attempts per game (25.2). They are also the top offensive rebounding team in the league.
Currently, the Hawks’ defense holds the 29th rank in the NBA, allowing 123.7 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Hawks are causing 12.7 turnovers per game, ranking 14th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 24th in rejections, averaging 4.5 blocked shots each game.
Our projections indicate that the Hawks should come out top with a projected score of 126-100.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Hawks on the moneyline
- The Hawks should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Clint Capela – Adductor – Out
- Wesley Matthews – Illness – Out
- Patty Mills – Illness – Doubtful
- Bruno Fernando – Illness – Probable
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Alex Caruso – Toe – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Toe – Probable
- Coby White – Ankle – Probable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
