| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | Atlanta Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-15 | 15-16 |
| Where | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks duke it out at the State Farm Arena once again on Tuesday night. 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 have been in great shape as they’ve won four of their past five games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after outlasting the Hawks in a thrilling 152-150 road win on Sunday. Matas Buzelis led the team with 28 points on 10 of 11 shooting from the field, Coby White added 21 points with five assists, Josh Giddey tallied 19 points with nine rebounds and 12 assists while Kevin Huerter chipped in with 16 points off the bench.
As a team, the Bulls shot a healthy 58 percent from the field and 20 of 42 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 83 points in the first half to open up an 11-point lead. However, the Hawks rallied back and wouldn’t go away until the Bulls went on a crucial 6-0 run late in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow win in the highest scoring game of the season.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks have been in a real slump as they’ve lost seven of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after falling just short to the Bulls on Sunday. Jalen Johnson led the team with 36 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists on 12 of 20 shooting. Trae Young added 35 points with nine assists, Onyeka Okongwu scored 23 points with seven rebounds and six assists, while Vit Krejci chipped in with 20 points off the bench.
As a team, the Hawks shot 52 percent from the field and 23 of 47 from the 3-point line as they caught fire with 42 points in the third quarter to climb back into the contest. But they just couldn’t get over the hump and lost the game on a missed shot from Trae Young with 1.4 seconds left on the clock that would have sent the game into overtime.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three night games following a road win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Hawks’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last five games as road underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Onyeka Okongwu is one of only six qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker is one of only six players in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Matas Buzelis ranks 13th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 16th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (9.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 4th for fast break points (532) this season.
- The Hawks rank 26th in the league for rebounds per game this season (41.7).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (5.9).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.0).
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Bulls are coming into this contest with a full squad, while the Hawks have ruled out Kristaps Porzingis and Dyson Daniels with Mouhamed Gueye listed as questionable. The Bulls come into this meeting as the team in better form, they are as healthy as they’ve been all season, and they beat the Hawks on Sunday. It’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row in their own building, but the Hawks have been in such a rut that I don’t feel they should be favored by so many points. I think we’re in for another nail-biter, so I am leaning with the Bulls and any points I can get my hands on.