Bulls vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are the better team, so they should be favored, but this is a lot of points on the road for a team that’s covered just two of their last 10 games. Since Halloween, the Hawks have covered just one game. The Bulls have lost eight straight games, but they’re coming off back-to-back covers and were up a million points on the Spurs. A bounce here and there, and the Bulls are riding wins over the Spurs and 76ers.
The losses have to be frustrating for this young group, but they’re competing. The underdog has covered eight of the last 10 games between the Hawks and Bulls. All eight of those covers were outright wins. It may be ugly, but I have to grab the points with the Bulls at home.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Nets, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Bucks next. The Hawks have won 16 of their last 26 games. The Hawks are 4-2 SU on the road, 3-3 SU at home, and 4-8 ATS on the season.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118.3 points per game on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points per game on 48.6 percent shooting. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 21.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Onyeka Okongwu is averaging 13.7 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Aaron Wiggins is averaging 14.9 points and 2.4 assists per game. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the 76ers and Spurs, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Bulls have lost 8 straight games. The Bulls are 1-5 SU on the road, 0-4 SU at home, and 5-5 ATS on the season.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 113.3 points per game on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 128.8 points per game on 48.7 percent shooting. Caleb Wilson is averaging 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Norman Powell is averaging 19.3 points and 1.6 assists per game. Matas Buzelis is averaging 13.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Jalen Smith is averaging 12.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 39.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Bulls vs Hawks Injury Report
Caleb Wilson is out for the Bulls with a metacarpal fracture. Tobe Awaka is out with a back issue. Norman Powell is questionable with back spasms. Dailyn Swain is questionable with a back issue.
The Hawks will be without Keshon Gilbert with a knee injury. Mouhamed Gueye is out with a foot fracture. Jock Landale is available despite a hip strain. Asa Newell is out with a toe issue. Henri Veesaar is out with an ACL injury.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won five of their last six home games against the Hawks following a home loss.
- The Hawks have lost six of their last seven games at United Center following a loss.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last four games.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 10 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Hawks have won eight of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Hawks’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last 11 road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last six games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.