The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks meet Saturday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Mavericks and Timberwolves, and they play the Knicks and Cavaliers next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 113.8 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 121.1 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21.2 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Pistons, beat the Knicks, and they play the Wizards and Celtics next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 18.9 points and 10.6 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 40.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last five night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last seven games as home favorites has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Bulls’ last 10 games against the Hawks following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Clint Capela ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (66.7%) this season.
- Jalen Johnson ranks 8th in the league for second-chance points (33) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (42.2).
- The Hawks rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.3).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.9).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.7).
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks are going to be favored because they’re healthier and at home. However, the Hawks are on the end of a back-to-back and coming off a tough last-second loss in Detroit. Also, the Hawks were comfortably the worst covering team in the league last season, and they’re 3-7 ATS this season. You’re sitting on a mountain of cash blindly fading the Hawks these last two seasons. The value is with the Bulls and the free bucket.