Chicago Bulls (6-10) vs Atlanta Hawks (7-9)
November 22, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -1 — Over/Under: 239.5
The Atlanta Hawks travel to the United Center to do battle with the Chicago Bulls on Friday 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 in decent form as they’ve split their last eight games, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting smashed by the Warriors in a 120-97 road defeat on Wednesday. Jalen Johnson led the team with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists, Trae Young added 12 points with 11 assists while Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Hawks shot just 33 percent from the field and 12 of 45 from the 3-point line as they struggled right from the start and never recovered after getting blitzed by 67-43 in the first half.
Chicago Bulls
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have also been struggling as they’ve lost eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trounced by the Bucks in a 122-106 road defeat on Wednesday. Zach LaVine led the team with 27 points and six assists, Torrey Craig added 15 points while Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 14 points, six assists, and three steals. As a team, the Bulls shot 46 percent from the field and 17 of 45 from the 3-point line as they did their best to stay within striking distance for the entire contest, but they could never really threaten after allowing 69 points in the first half.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Bulls have lost seven of their last eight night games at United Center following a road loss.
- The Hawks have won each of their last three road games following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games at United Center following a road loss.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last six night games at United Center following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hawks’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Hawks are still shorthanded with Cody Zeller out again, while the Bulls have ruled out Patrick Williams and Lonzo Ball again. The Hawks could do with a win after getting destroyed in their last outing and they will like their chances against a stumbling Bulls team. The Bulls are just the slight favorite at home, but I think there’s more to like about the Hawks at the moment and I think they can pull off the minor upset in this spot.