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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
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  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Hawks

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

Points Look in Short Supply

Go for Under at -112. It might be defenses on top when the Bulls clash with the Hawks, with the 245.5 line looking on the high side when it comes to the totals.

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Bulls Won Previous H2H Clash

Chicago Bulls won their previous game 136-125. This road victory at Rocket Arena against Cleveland Cavaliers was their second on the spin. Nikola Vucevic dropped 24 points, as Matas Buzelis finished with 24 and Josh Giddey 17.

Atlanta Hawks have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at State Farm Arena, they were turned over 126-98 by San Antonio Spurs. Nickeil Alexander-Walker bagged 23 points, Jalen Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels recorded 11 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at United Center, with the Bulls claiming the win. Beating the Hawks by a 128-123 scoreline. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Bulls land six wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks logo Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Bulls logo Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.2 points, 43.6 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 9.2 steals and 3.3 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 118.3 points and 43.5 rebounds per matchup.

Josh Giddey is averaging 19.6 points, 7.8 assists and 2.3 (42.6%) 3-pointers made, while Nikola Vucevic averages 8.9 rebounds.

Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.5 points, 43.0 rebounds, 30.8 assists, 9.6 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 123.9 points and 46.3 rebounds.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 24.3 points and 3.9 (41.5%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Johnson has an average of 11.2 rebounds and 9.3 assists.

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this NBA contest on the totals. Our pick is Under 245.5 points which is currently available at odds of -112.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Bulls vs Hawks stats:

  • The 245.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bulls games.
  • The 245.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Bulls games.
  • The 245.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Hawks games at home.
  • The 245.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Hawks games at home.
  • The 245.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Hawks games at home.

Under 245.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Johnson Over 10.5 Rebounds -115 BetMGM logo

Jalen Johnson (Hawks) has racked up Over 10.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 9 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -115 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

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Onyeka Okongwu Under 17.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) has totaled an average of 13 points in the past 5 games at home. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -112 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 246.5
Spread Bulls +5
Player Rebounds Jalen Johnson Over 10.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 246.5. We’ve also gone for Bulls +5 and Jalen Johnson (Hawks) to record Over 10.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 119 - 121 Hawks logo Hawks

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Hawks to secure a 121-119 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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

Atlanta Hawks are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -189. The market suggests that Chicago Bulls are least likely to win at +160.

5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 246.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to bet Under 246.5, there are odds of -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Johnson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jalen Johnson is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -118 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -109 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 23.5
-118
Under 23.5
-109
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 18.5
-123
Under 18.5
-103
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-110
Under 8.5
-120
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-116
Under 7.5
-114
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 4.5
-108
Under 4.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 10.5
-115
Under 10.5
-115
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-123
Under 8.5
-108
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 8.5
-102
Under 8.5
-128
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-111
Under 8.5
-119
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Hawks Have Won Five of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Hawks have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, posting 114.40 points per contest while yielding 116.80.

The Bulls have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 124.40 points on offense and surrendering 126.70 on defense.

The last time these teams met at State Farm Arena, the Hawks came out on top 141-133 against the Bulls. It’s been all square in the last 10 head-to-heads at State Farm Arena, with both teams winning five times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O245.5 U245.5
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Home Stats 5-5 231.20 114.40 116.80 2 8
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 4-6 251.10 124.40 126.70 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O245.5 = Games Over 245.5 Points
  • U245.5 = Games Under 245.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
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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 25 33.56 503 220 20.1 8.8 2.0 9.3 0.4 1.0
Nikola Vucevic 26 30.12 418 88 16.1 3.4 1.8 9.3 0.4 0.8
Coby White 11 29.35 233 57 21.2 5.2 2.0 3.6 - 0.7

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 26 35.13 606 212 23.3 8.2 1.6 10.5 0.4 1.5
Dyson Daniels 29 33.74 338 162 11.7 5.6 0.2 6.3 0.4 2.0
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 27 32.73 560 91 20.7 3.4 2.9 3.7 0.6 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

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
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

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
28 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 123-130 Hawks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 12 0.586 114.6 112.9 1.7 8-7 9-5 3-5 15-8 3-7 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 12 0.586 114.6 112.9 1.7 8-7 9-5 3-5 15-8 3-7 1L
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 12 0.586 114.6 112.9 1.7 8-7 9-5 3-5 15-8 3-7 1L
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 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