Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
At 8:00 ET tonight, the Bulls (-150) will host the Hawks (+124) in a game with a total of 222. Chicago (-3) is 36-39 and 9th in the East, while Atlanta is 34-40 and 10th in the East. NBCS has the TV coverage.
This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Hawks and Bulls did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Bulls have the leg up at 2-1. The Bulls also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 239 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-1.
- Although Atlanta has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 111 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-4.
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Today, the Hawks are 34-40 on the season and are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are in 3rd place.
On the road, the Hawks are 14-22 this season, and they are 12-24 ATS on the road. Their straight-up road ATS record is 15-25.
As the underdog, the Hawks are 11-23 this season, and they are 12-22 ATS as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog on the road is 12-24.
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Bucks by a score of 122-113. The O/U line for that game was 222.5, and the Hawks were 4.5-point underdogs going into the game.
For the season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 41-33, and their games have averaged a combined 239.7 points. The over has hit in their last seven games.
Against the spread, the Hawks are 27-47 overall and 12-24 on the road. Today, they are 3-point underdogs vs. the Bulls.
So far this season, the Hawks have the 5th best scoring offense in the NBA at 119.2 points per game. However, their scoring average is slightly lower on the road at 115.7 points per game.
Atlanta’s offense is one of the league’s best at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 6th in both free throws made and attempted per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 6th in made threes but just 15th in three-point shooting percentage.
When it comes to pace, the Hawks are 6th in the NBA at 100 possessions per game. Additionally, they are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the league, ranking 2nd in offensive rebounds per game.
Currently, the Hawks’ defense holds the 27th rank in the NBA, allowing 120.5 points per game. In their previous game, the Hawks’ defense struggled against the Bucks, giving up 122 points on a field goal percentage of 55%.
Today, the Bulls are favored by 3 points at home against the Hawks. As the favorite, the Bulls have gone 19-12 this season and have an average scoring margin of +2.8 points per game.
Chicago’s ATS record for the season is 37-37, and they have covered the spread in two straight games as the underdog. As the favorite, their ATS record is 14-16 at home and 23-21 overall.
The Bulls’ O/U record for the season is 40-34-1, and their games have averaged 225.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 222, and 38 of their games have had higher O/U lines.
In their last game, the Bulls defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 109-101. The O/U line for that game was 213.5, and Chicago covered the spread as 9-point underdogs.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 36-39. Within the Central Division, they are in 4th place. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Bulls are 19-25 and 17-14 against non-conference opponents.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls have struggled overall this season, ranking 23rd in the league with 112.1 points per game. At home, they are averaging 111.8 points per game compared to 112.4 on the road.
Chicago has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 40% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Bulls are 22nd in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
One area where the Bulls have excelled is in two-point field goals. They are 9th in the league in two-pointers made per game but just 25th in three-pointers made. Overall, Chicago is shooting 46% from the field, which is 17th in the NBA.
On average, the Chicago defense is giving up 113.6 points per game (15th). Right now, they are on a 6 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.6% from downtown.
Despite being 3 point underdogs, we predict the Hawks to come out on top with a final score of 112-111.
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- We like the Hawks on the moneyline (+124)
- The Hawks are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Projecting a combined 223 points, we like the over
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Finger – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Questionable
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Elbow – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Questionable
