Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction NBA Picks

Chicago Bulls (18-21) vs Atlanta Hawks (19-19)

January 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -2.5 — Over/Under: 245.5

The Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls duke it out at the United Center on Wednesday night. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Pick.

Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost four of their past six games overall, but they will be feeling better after outlasting the Suns in a 122-117 home win last night. Trae Young led the team with 43 points and five assists, Onyeka Okongwu added 22 points with 21 rebounds off the bench, while Garrison Matthews chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Hawks shot 43 percent from the field and 17 of 41 from the 3-point line. The Hawks jumped all over the Suns from the tipoff and poured in 64 points in the first half to take control. The Hawks weren’t in control until the fourth quarter, where they went on a decisive 13-3 run to pull away in the end. The Hawks will face the Celtics following this one.

Chicago Bulls

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in decent shape as they’ve won five of their past nine games overall. The Bulls will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Pelicans in a 119-113 loss last night. Zach LaVine led the team with 25 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, Nikola Vucevic tallied 22 points with 15 rebounds while Coby White chipped in with 22 points and four assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 43 from the 3-point line. The Bulls got off to a solid start to take the lead into halftime, only to allow 66 points in the second half to allow the Pelicans off the hook in the end.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Bulls have won each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
The Hawks have lost 12 of their last 15 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites against the Hawks following a loss.
The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Wednesday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

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The Hawks have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Bulls have lost each of their last four home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Hawks.
The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Bulls’ last eight games at United Center following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
Four of the Hawks’ last five road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.