The Chicago Bulls (11-14) visit State Farm Arena Sunday to face the Atlanta Hawks (13-13). Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Hawks odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bulls faced a Dallas Mavericks squad without all-star G Luka Doncic, and they took advantage of the matchup, dropping 144 points in a 29-point rout Saturday as 4.5-point favorites. Although the Bulls are below .500 this season, they are 7-5 at home and go to Atlanta on a 2 game winning streak.
The Hawks are trending in the wrong direction. With the fallout between G Trae Young and coach Nate McMillan, Atlanta is on a 3-game losing streak. Their last game was Friday at the Brooklyn Nets, where they lost 120-116, but covered as 7.5-point underdogs. They’re back home where they play much better.
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Bulls at Hawks odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:16 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Hawks -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +2.5 (-105) | Hawks -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Bulls at Hawks key injuries
Bulls
- G Alex Caruso (back) out
- F Javonte Green (knee) questionable
Hawks
- F John Collins (ankle) out
- F De’Andre Hunter (hip) questionable
- G Dejounte Murray (ankle) out
- F Onyeka Okongwu (foot) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 115, Bulls 113
Moneyline
After a 2-game homestand the Bulls are back on the road, where they have struggled this year. The Bulls are 4-9 as the visitor versus the Hawks who are 8-5 at home. On top of that Chicago is 1-2 on a rest disadvantage.
LEAN HAWKS -140.
Against the spread
The Bulls have only covered once in their last 5 road games, but the Hawks have not been great either. After covering in their previous game they are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. I know the line is tight but I see this game being close and will AVOID.
Over/Under
Trendwise the Under is strong. The Bulls have hit the Under in 7 of their last 9 games on no rest. The Hawks have gone Under in 5 of their last 7 home games.
Another reason to like the Under is that Chicago ranks 26th in the league in 3 pointers made per game (10.5). Atlanta has the 3rd-best defense against the 3, giving up just 11 of them per game.
BET UNDER 234.5 (-105)
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