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  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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.

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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 logo Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls logo Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
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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.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Johnson Over 10.5 Rebounds -137 BetMGM logo

Jalen Johnson (Hawks) has covered the 10.5 rebounds total in 8 of the past 9 games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -137 available.

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Onyeka Okongwu Under 18.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) has an average of 14 points in the past 5 home games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -122.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 254.5
Spread Bulls +4
Player Rebounds Jalen Johnson Over 10.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 254.5, followed by Bulls +4 on the spread and Jalen Johnson (Hawks) to record Over 10.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 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.

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Hawks Win

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Atlanta Hawks are -167 favorites to win and that means a 63% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Chicago Bulls are trading at +140.

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 -106.

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
Jalen Johnson Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Jalen Johnson is available at -112 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -115 is available.

Player Points
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 10.5
-137
Under 10.5
+106
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-110
Under 8.5
-118
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 8.5
-110
Under 8.5
-118
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
+109
Under 8.5
-141
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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 logo Atlanta Hawks Home Stats 4-6 237.50 116.70 120.80 2 8
Chicago Bulls logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Atlanta Hawks logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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

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

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

21 Dec NBA
Bulls 152-150 Hawks
19 Dec NBA
Bulls 136-125 Cavaliers
17 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls
14 Dec NBA
Pelicans 114-104 Bulls
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Warriors 123-91 Bulls
05 Dec NBA
Pacers 120-105 Bulls
03 Dec NBA
Nets 113-103 Bulls
01 Dec NBA
Bulls 120-125 Magic
29 Nov NBA
Bulls 101-103 Pacers

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

21 Dec NBA
Bulls 152-150 Hawks
19 Dec NBA
Spurs 126-98 Hawks
18 Dec NBA
Hawks 126-133 Hornets
14 Dec NBA
76ers 117-120 Hawks
12 Dec NBA
Hawks 115-142 Pistons
06 Dec NBA
Hawks 131-116 Wizards
05 Dec NBA
Nuggets 134-133 Hawks
03 Dec NBA
Clippers 115-92 Hawks
01 Dec NBA
Hawks 98-99 Pistons
30 Nov NBA
Hawks 142-134 76ers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • 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