Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 23, 19:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Hawks

The Chicago Bulls take the floor against the Atlanta Hawks in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Don’t Expect Fireworks

Under 253.5 points could be on the money when the Bulls go up against the Hawks. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.

Bulls Are 7 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks clashed at State Farm Arena two days ago, with the Bulls recording a 152-150 victory.

Matas Buzelis scored 28 points for the Bulls, Coby White had 21, while Josh Giddey registered 19 points and 12 assists. Jalen Johnson racked up 36 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks, with Trae Young totaling 35 points and Onyeka Okongwu 23.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the past 10 games between the teams, the Bulls have won seven.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
Bulls	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W

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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.8 points, 43.2 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 48.1% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 121.0 points and 42.4 rebounds per matchup.

Josh Giddey is averaging 19.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 2.2 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.5 points, 42.7 rebounds, 31.1 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 126.8 points and 45.5 rebounds.

Jalen Johnson is averaging 24.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 9.0 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker has an average of 3.5 (40.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro.

Atlanta Hawks lineup: Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher, Trae Young, Onyeka Okongwu.

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks

Our Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Under 253.5 points looks like an attractive total bet. The teams might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this NBA pick at -110.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Bulls vs Hawks stats:

The 253.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bulls games.
The 253.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Bulls games.
The 253.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Hawks games at home.
The 253.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Hawks games at home.

Under 253.5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Onyeka Okongwu Under 18.5 Points -120

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) has scored an average of 14 points in the past 5 home games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -120 that he doesn’t cover the line.

Latest Onyeka Okongwu Player Prop Odds

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Assists

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Onyeka Okongwu Over 3.5 Assists +132

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) has had Over 3.5 assists in 3 straight games at home. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get +132 that he is able to land a return.

Latest Onyeka Okongwu Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 254.5

Spread Bulls +4

Player Points Onyeka Okongwu Under 18.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 254.5, followed by Bulls +4 on the spread and Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) to score Under 18.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls

125 - 124 Hawks logo

Hawks

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Bulls to win by a 125-124 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest Hawks Win

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Atlanta Hawks are -154 favorites to win and that means a 61% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Chicago Bulls are trading at +130.

The spread currently stands at 4 and the total points line is 254.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 254.5 at -110.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Jalen Johnson Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Jalen Johnson is available at -120 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -110 is available.

Player Points

Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

Coby White (Bulls)

Trae Young (Hawks)

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)

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Player Assists

Trae Young (Hawks)

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

Coby White (Bulls)

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Player Rebounds

Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

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Micro Betting

Among the various options for wagering on basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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State Farm Arena

Hawks On Six Losses From Previous Ten at Home

The Hawks own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 116.70 points scored and 120.80 points allowed.

The Bulls have stacked up three straight wins away from home. They have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games away from home, posting 128.30 points per contest while yielding 129.30.

The Bulls beat the Hawks 152-150 when they last met at State Farm Arena. In the previous 10 head-to-head matchups at State Farm Arena, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O253.5	U253.5
Atlanta Hawks Home Stats		4-6	237.50	116.70	120.80	2	8
Chicago Bulls Away Stats		5-5	257.60	128.30	129.30	6	4

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O253.5 = Games Over 253.5 Points
U253.5 = Games Under 253.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Bulls

NBA: 21/12 Bulls 152 Hawks150
NBA: 20/12 Bulls 136 Cavaliers125
NBA: 18/12 Cavaliers 111 Bulls127
NBA: 15/12 Pelicans 114 Bulls104
NBA: 13/12 Bulls 129 Hornets126

Hawks

NBA: 21/12 Bulls 152 Hawks150
NBA: 20/12 Spurs 126 Hawks98
NBA: 19/12 Hawks 126 Hornets133
NBA: 15/12 76ers 117 Hawks120
NBA: 13/12 Hawks 115 Pistons142

Head to Head

Bulls vs Hawks

NBA: 21/12 2025 Bulls 152 Hawks 150
NBA: 28/10 2025 Hawks 123 Bulls 128
NBA: 16/01 2025 Hawks 110 Bulls 94
NBA: 27/12 2024 Bulls 133 Hawks 141
NBA: 23/11 2024 Hawks 122 Bulls 136
NBA: 10/11 2024 Bulls 125 Hawks 113
NBA: 18/04 2024 Hawks 116 Bulls 131
NBA: 02/04 2024 Hawks 113 Bulls 101
NBA: 13/02 2024 Bulls 136 Hawks 126
NBA: 27/12 2023 Hawks 113 Bulls 118

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls Stats

Atlanta Hawks Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
+4 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-4 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 237.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 257.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 253.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 253.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.80 pts and allowed 121.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 128.30 pts and allowed 129.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 247.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 237.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 253.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 253.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.50 pts and allowed 126.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.70 pts and allowed 120.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 16.60 (75.8%)
Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 32.30
Assists: 28.40
Blocks: 3.50
Steals: 9.30
Turnovers : 14.40
Personal Fouls: 16.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 16.50 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 17.20 (75.44%)
Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 34.90
Assists: 32.30
Blocks: 4.80
Steals: 7.20
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 19.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.30 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 17.80 (81.65%)
Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 31.70
Assists: 31.10
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 9.10
Turnovers : 15.10
Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.00 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 15.50 (81.58%)
Rebounds: Total 41.9, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 31.40
Assists: 31.30
Blocks: 4.50
Steals: 8.50
Turnovers : 13.20
Personal Fouls: 19.60

Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Josh Giddey	26	33.49	522	232	20.1	8.9	2.0	9.3	0.4	1.0
Nikola Vucevic	27	30.13	431	94	16.0	3.5	1.8	9.2	0.4	0.9
Coby White	12	29.49	254	62	21.2	5.2	2.1	3.5	-	0.7

Matas Buzelis	28	28.16	401	43	14.3	1.5	1.6	5.2	1.4	0.9
Tre Jones	22	27.47	275	115	12.5	5.2	0.5	2.9	0.3	1.6
Ayo Dosunmu	22	26.68	325	67	14.8	3.0	1.9	2.5	0.2	0.5
Isaac Okoro	20	24.57	172	28	8.6	1.4	1.1	2.6	0.6	0.6
Kevin Huerter	23	23.87	284	55	12.3	2.4	1.7	3.3	0.7	1.0
Patrick Williams	27	19.81	188	33	7.0	1.2	1.4	3.1	0.3	0.8
Zach Collins	7	17.46	62	10	8.9	1.4	1.0	4.9	0.3	0.3
Jalen Smith	23	16.54	202	28	8.8	1.2	1.3	5.7	0.7	0.3
Jevon Carter	14	14.26	96	17	6.9	1.2	1.7	1.4	-	0.8
Dalen Terry	16	10.79	51	20	3.2	1.3	0.3	1.8	0.3	0.7
Julian Phillips	22	10.07	62	7	2.8	0.3	0.4	1.4	0.2	0.5
Lachlan Olbrich	5	7.18	2	3	0.4	0.6	-	2.2	-	-
Emanuel Miller	5	6.62	15	4	3.0	0.8	0.4	0.6	-	0.4
Noa Essengue	2	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.5
Trentyn Flowers	2	2.8	4	1	2.0	0.5	-	0.5	-	-

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jalen Johnson	27	35.15	642	221	23.8	8.2	1.6	10.5	0.4	1.5
Dyson Daniels	30	33.91	346	171	11.5	5.7	0.2	6.4	0.4	2.0
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	28	32.6	569	93	20.3	3.3	2.8	3.6	0.7	0.9

Onyeka Okongwu	29	31.34	461	92	15.9	3.2	1.8	7.4	1.2	1.0
Trae Young	7	26.53	132	58	18.9	8.3	1.7	1.7	0.1	0.7
Kristaps Porzingis	13	25.91	249	40	19.2	3.1	1.8	5.6	1.6	0.5
Zaccharie Risacher	27	24.69	302	43	11.2	1.6	1.4	2.8	0.5	1.1
Vit Krejci	26	23.43	267	42	10.3	1.6	2.6	2.3	0.3	0.7
Luke Kennard	27	20.14	187	59	6.9	2.2	1.3	1.9	0.0	0.8
Mouhamed Gueye	30	16.49	164	27	5.5	0.9	0.5	3.5	0.7	0.6
Keaton Wallace	26	13.72	110	69	4.2	2.7	1.0	1.5	0.2	0.7
Asa Newell	20	9.67	100	11	5.0	0.6	0.8	1.6	0.3	0.3
Caleb Houstan	8	5.36	20	2	2.5	0.3	0.6	0.6	0.1	0.1
N'Faly Dante	4	3.85	3	-	0.8	-	-	1.8	-	0.5
Jacob Toppin	5	3.38	8	1	1.6	0.2	-	0.2	0.2	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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Atlanta Hawks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks Confirmed Lineup

1 Jalen Johnson

7 Nickeil Alexander-Walker

10 Zaccharie Risacher

11 Trae Young

17 Onyeka Okongwu

Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup

0 Coby White

3 Josh Giddey

9 Nikola Vucevic

14 Matas Buzelis

35 Isaac Okoro

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Bulls 152-150 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

19 Dec NBA

Bulls 136-125 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

17 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Pelicans 114-104 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Bulls 129-126 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Warriors 123-91 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Pacers 120-105 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Nets 113-103 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

01 Dec NBA

Bulls 120-125 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

29 Nov NBA

Bulls 101-103 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Bulls 152-150 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

19 Dec NBA

Spurs 126-98 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Hawks 126-133 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

76ers 117-120 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Hawks 115-142 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

06 Dec NBA

Hawks 131-116 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Nuggets 134-133 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Clippers 115-92 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

01 Dec NBA

Hawks 98-99 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

30 Nov NBA

Hawks 142-134 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	45	23	0.662	114.3	107.1	7.2	23-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	44	25	0.638	116.9	110.6	6.3	24-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	7-3	3W
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Nets	17	51	0.25	106.6	115.6	-9	9-24	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	48	19	0.716	117.2	109.8	7.4	26-8	22-11	10-4	32-11	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	41	27	0.603	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	19-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Bucks	28	39	0.418	111.2	116.1	-4.9	16-18	12-21	9-5	20-26	2-8	1W
Bulls	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W
Pacers	15	53	0.221	111.2	119.9	-8.7	10-24	5-29	3-10	11-32	0-10	13L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	38	29	0.567	115.6	114.2	1.4	22-12	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	1L
Heat	38	30	0.559	120.4	116.6	3.8	23-12	15-18	7-6	22-19	7-3	1L
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
Hornets	34	34	0.5	115.5	112.3	3.2	14-17	20-17	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Wizards	16	51	0.239	112.7	123.7	-11	11-23	5-28	2-12	11-31	0-10	12L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	53	15	0.779	118.5	107.7	10.8	29-7	24-8	11-3	37-9	9-1	8W
Nuggets	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Timberwolves	41	27	0.603	118.5	115.2	3.3	22-12	19-15	8-6	25-20	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	33	36	0.478	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	15-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	1W
Jazz	20	48	0.294	117.3	124.9	-7.6	12-22	8-26	1-11	11-32	2-8	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	43	25	0.632	116.3	114.9	1.4	23-12	20-13	8-7	29-16	9-1	6W
Suns	39	29	0.574	112.5	111.3	1.2	22-13	17-16	10-6	25-18	6-4	2L
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L
Warriors	33	35	0.485	115.3	114.4	0.9	19-15	14-20	6-6	22-22	3-7	1W
Kings	18	51	0.261	110.8	120.6	-9.8	12-23	6-28	3-10	12-34	5-5	2W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	50	18	0.735	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	24-11	11-3	29-14	8-2	2W
Rockets	41	26	0.612	113.8	109.8	4	23-9	18-17	7-6	23-20	5-5	1L
Grizzlies	23	44	0.343	115.6	118.6	-3	12-20	11-24	6-7	18-27	2-8	8L
Pelicans	23	46	0.333	115.6	119.7	-4.1	14-21	9-25	7-8	14-30	6-4	1W
Mavericks	23	46	0.333	113.2	118.2	-5	14-20	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	48	19	0.716	117.2	109.8	7.4	26-8	22-11	10-4	32-11	5-5	1L
Celtics	45	23	0.662	114.3	107.1	7.2	23-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	44	25	0.638	116.9	110.6	6.3	24-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	41	27	0.603	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	19-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
Magic	38	29	0.567	115.6	114.2	1.4	22-12	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	1L
Heat	38	30	0.559	120.4	116.6	3.8	23-12	15-18	7-6	22-19	7-3	1L
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Hornets	34	34	0.5	115.5	112.3	3.2	14-17	20-17	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Bucks	28	39	0.418	111.2	116.1	-4.9	16-18	12-21	9-5	20-26	2-8	1W
Bulls	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W
Nets	17	51	0.25	106.6	115.6	-9	9-24	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	4L
Wizards	16	51	0.239	112.7	123.7	-11	11-23	5-28	2-12	11-31	0-10	12L
Pacers	15	53	0.221	111.2	119.9	-8.7	10-24	5-29	3-10	11-32	0-10	13L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	53	15	0.779	118.5	107.7	10.8	29-7	24-8	11-3	37-9	9-1	8W
Spurs	50	18	0.735	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	24-11	11-3	29-14	8-2	2W
Lakers	43	25	0.632	116.3	114.9	1.4	23-12	20-13	8-7	29-16	9-1	6W
Rockets	41	26	0.612	113.8	109.8	4	23-9	18-17	7-6	23-20	5-5	1L
Nuggets	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Timberwolves	41	27	0.603	118.5	115.2	3.3	22-12	19-15	8-6	25-20	6-4	1L
Suns	39	29	0.574	112.5	111.3	1.2	22-13	17-16	10-6	25-18	6-4	2L
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L
Warriors	33	35	0.485	115.3	114.4	0.9	19-15	14-20	6-6	22-22	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	33	36	0.478	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	15-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	23	44	0.343	115.6	118.6	-3	12-20	11-24	6-7	18-27	2-8	8L
Pelicans	23	46	0.333	115.6	119.7	-4.1	14-21	9-25	7-8	14-30	6-4	1W
Mavericks	23	46	0.333	113.2	118.2	-5	14-20	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	1L
Jazz	20	48	0.294	117.3	124.9	-7.6	12-22	8-26	1-11	11-32	2-8	3L
Kings	18	51	0.261	110.8	120.6	-9.8	12-23	6-28	3-10	12-34	5-5	2W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	53	15	0.779	118.5	107.7	10.8	29-7	24-8	11-3	37-9	9-1	8W
Spurs	50	18	0.735	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	24-11	11-3	29-14	8-2	2W
Pistons	48	19	0.716	117.2	109.8	7.4	26-8	22-11	10-4	32-11	5-5	1L
Celtics	45	23	0.662	114.3	107.1	7.2	23-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	44	25	0.638	116.9	110.6	6.3	24-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	7-3	3W
Lakers	43	25	0.632	116.3	114.9	1.4	23-12	20-13	8-7	29-16	9-1	6W
Rockets	41	26	0.612	113.8	109.8	4	23-9	18-17	7-6	23-20	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	41	27	0.603	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	19-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Nuggets	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Timberwolves	41	27	0.603	118.5	115.2	3.3	22-12	19-15	8-6	25-20	6-4	1L
Suns	39	29	0.574	112.5	111.3	1.2	22-13	17-16	10-6	25-18	6-4	2L
Magic	38	29	0.567	115.6	114.2	1.4	22-12	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	1L
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
Heat	38	30	0.559	120.4	116.6	3.8	23-12	15-18	7-6	22-19	7-3	1L
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Hornets	34	34	0.5	115.5	112.3	3.2	14-17	20-17	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L
Warriors	33	35	0.485	115.3	114.4	0.9	19-15	14-20	6-6	22-22	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	33	36	0.478	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	15-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	1W
Bucks	28	39	0.418	111.2	116.1	-4.9	16-18	12-21	9-5	20-26	2-8	1W
Bulls	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W
Grizzlies	23	44	0.343	115.6	118.6	-3	12-20	11-24	6-7	18-27	2-8	8L
Mavericks	23	46	0.333	113.2	118.2	-5	14-20	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	23	46	0.333	115.6	119.7	-4.1	14-21	9-25	7-8	14-30	6-4	1W
Jazz	20	48	0.294	117.3	124.9	-7.6	12-22	8-26	1-11	11-32	2-8	3L
Kings	18	51	0.261	110.8	120.6	-9.8	12-23	6-28	3-10	12-34	5-5	2W
Nets	17	51	0.25	106.6	115.6	-9	9-24	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	4L
Wizards	16	51	0.239	112.7	123.7	-11	11-23	5-28	2-12	11-31	0-10	12L
Pacers	15	53	0.221	111.2	119.9	-8.7	10-24	5-29	3-10	11-32	0-10	13L

W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Winning Percentage
PPG = Points Per Game
OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
DIFF = Average Point Differential
Home = Home Record
Road = Away Record
Div = Division Record
Conf = Conference Record
Last 10 = Record last 10 games
Strk = Current Streak

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