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The Chicago Bulls (6-10) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (7-9) to the United Center Friday for NBA Cup group play. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Bulls lead 1-0
The Bulls lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 122-106 Wednesday, closing as an 8.5-point road underdog. They were led by G Zach LaVine, who scored 27 points on 9-of-15 shooting. Chicago has lost 3 of its last 4 games and is just 3-8 over its last 11 contests. The Bulls are 7-9 against the spread (ATS).
The Hawks lost to the Golden State Warriors 120-97 Wednesday, closing as a 7.5-point road underdog. They have won 3 of their last 5 and are 4-3 ATS in their last 7 games. Atlanta, however, is just 6-10 ATS on the season. It is led by G Trae Young, who is averaging 21.9 points per game.
Hawks at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 8:24 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Bulls +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -1.5 (-110) | Bulls +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 245.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Hawks at Bulls key injuries
Hawks
- None
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (wrist) out
- G Coby White (cervical) probable
- F Patrick Williams (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 122, Hawks 117
Moneyline
BET BULLS (+105).
The Bulls beat the Hawks 125-113 on the road on Nov. 9 in the first matchup between the two sides this season. Chicago, with a strong backcourt and size in the paint, matches up well with Atlanta. It held Young to just 6-of-16 shooting in the first game.
The Hawks are just 3-5 on the road and are coming off a 23-point loss. They are also 0-2 straight up as a road favorite of more than 1 point. Considering those trends, back BULLS (+105).
Against the spread
PASS.
The spread is playable as well, but the preferred wager is on the moneyline given the better odds.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 244.5 (-110).
Neither team defends at a high pace, but even for these teams, this is a high total. The Hawks have gone Under in three straight games and have scored 110 or fewer in all three.
Chicago is 0-2 O/U in its last two and 3-4 O/U in its last seven. It has scored 107 or fewer in two of its last three games. With that in mind, back UNDER 244.5 (-110).
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