| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | Atlanta Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-15 | 15-14 |
| Spread | +4.5 -108 | -4.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +150 | -180 |
| Total | Over 247.5 (-112) | Under 247.5 (-108) |
| Where | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Sunday, December 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks collide at the State Farm Arena on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls look to have moved on from their seven-game losing streak as they have won three of their past four games. They will be aiming for a third straight victory after running past the Cavaliers in a 136-125 road win on Friday. Matas Buzelis led the team with 24 points on nine of 15 shooting, Nikola Vucevic tallied 24 points with 15 rebounds on 11 of 20 shooting, Josh Giddey racked up 17 points with six rebounds and seven assists. Tre Jones chipped in with 16 points off the bench.
As a team, the Bulls shot 52 percent from the field and 18 of 47 from the 3-point line as they looked like they were headed for a defeat after allowing 44 points in the third quarter to squander an 11-point halftime lead they built. However, through their bench scoring, they were able to regroup and go on a crucial 19-8 run late in the fourth quarter to pull ahead and secure the impressive upset road win.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting thrashed by the Spurs in a 126-98 loss on Friday. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the team with 23 points on seven of 18 shooting, Jalen Johnson added 17 points with 11 rebounds and six assists while Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 11 points.
As a team, the Hawks shot 40 percent from the field and 10 of 40 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and trailed by 68-44 going into halftime. Things only got worse in the second half where the deficit ballooned to 38 points at one stage. No bench player scored more than 10 points and Onyeka Okongwu finished with just seven points on three of 11 shooting.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Bulls have lost nine of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have won each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at State Farm Arena against Hawks teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 11 of their last 13 day games at State Farm Arena.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have lost eight of their last 12 games as home favorites following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 17 of the Bulls’ last 19 games.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Hawks’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four games as road underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Bulls are keeping an eye on Coby White who is questionable with soreness in his left ankle, while the Hawks are still playing without the injured Kristaps Porzingis. The Bulls open as underdogs on the road for this one. This is a little surprising given that they’ve found a bit of form recently compared to the Hawks who have gone cold again with six losses from their past eight outings.
These teams last met on Nov 27, and it was the Bulls who won by 128-123, and I am expecting a similar result in this one. Maybe the Hawks can snap out of their funk with a win here, but the Bulls are clearly the team in better form right now and I think they pull off the minor upset on the road.