Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Matchup

Check out our free Hawks vs Bulls prediction for this NBA matchup in Chicago. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Hawks travel to Chicago looking for a win.
  • Defensively, Atlanta are giving up 119.8 points per game.
  • The Hawks are coming off a 122-117 win vs. the Bulls.
  • The Bulls take on Atlanta at 18-22.
  • Chicago has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (6th).
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hawks.

Hawks vs Bulls Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-133) will host the Hawks (+112) in a matchup between two teams looking to get back on track. Chicago is currently favored by 2 and has lost two straight games. The over/under line is set at 244.5.

This Eastern Conference showdown will be played at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on CHSN.

Hawks vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 15th
  • Betting Odds CHI -2, ATL +112 | CHI -133 O/U 244.5

Hawks Preview: Are Atlanta Ready for a Road Win?

The Hawks moved to 20-19 on the season with a 122-117 win over the Suns on Tuesday. Atlanta, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only got the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game finished at 239, just over the pre-game line of 238.

Atlanta took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 31-25. However, the Suns responded with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 69-64 to 79-64. The Hawks fought back, entering the 4th quarter with an 89-87 lead and outscoring the Suns 33-30 in the final period to seal the win.

Trae Young's 43-point performance, including 13 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, led the Hawks to a 122-117 win over the Suns. He hit 6 threes at a 50% rate, while the team connected on 17 threes, shooting 41.5% from deep.

Onyeka Okongwu contributed 22 points and 21 rebounds, scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter. Garrison Mathews added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5%.

Even with a tough shooting night from the Suns, the Hawks managed to secure a win despite allowing 117 points. Atlanta's best defensive effort came in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up just 25 points, but they allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.

Overall, the Suns shot 51% from the field, including 37% from three-point range, where they hit 13 threes. The Hawks sent the Suns to the line 27 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks.

Bulls Preview: Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough at Home?

The Hawks improved to 20-19 on the season with a 122-117 home win over the Suns on Tuesday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The total score of 239 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 238.

Atlanta took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 31-25. However, the Suns responded with a 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 69-64 to 79-64. The Hawks battled back, entering the 4th quarter with an 89-87 lead and closed out the game by edging the Suns 33-30 in the final period.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 25 points, 13 of which came in the 3rd quarter, and added 7 rebounds and 5 assists in their 119-113 loss to the Pelicans. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each contributed 22 points, with Vucevic shooting 62.5% from the field and grabbing 15 rebounds. White added 9 points in the 4th quarter.

The Bulls made 14 threes, but shot just 32.6% from beyond the arc and 44.1% overall. LaVine hit 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, and added 10 points in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Bulls had a strong 2nd quarter, allowing just 24 points, but they gave up 33 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 119-113 loss to the Pelicans. Despite the loss, Chicago held New Orleans to 43% shooting from the field.

The Bulls excelled at defending the three, with the Pelicans making just 14 threes on 28% shooting. Chicago also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Hawks vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 0-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • The last three games that Atlanta was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-4-1.

Hawks vs Bulls Prediction

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