Chicago Bulls (13-17) vs. Atlanta Hawks (15-15)
December 26, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks -5.5; Over/Under: +244.5
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The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks meet Thursday 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 Celtics and Bucks, and they play the Bucks, Hornets, and Wizards next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 121.1 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 21.7 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.7 points and 3.2 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Heat, Raptors, and Nuggets next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 21.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter is averaging 20.1 points and 4 rebounds. Jalen Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last 12 games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last seven Thursday games as home favorites.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of the Hawks’ last 13 games as home favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last six games at State Farm Arena following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks are the better team and should be favored, especially at home, but they’re also inconsistent and hard to read. The Hawks are also 12-18 ATS on the season. The Chicago Bulls have seen 9 of their 13 wins come on the road, and they beat the Hawks twice back in November. I just can’t get there with the Hawks at this line. The Hawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games when favorites of 5 or more points. Give me the Bulls and the points.
