Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 26)
- Bulls vs. Hawks game takes two of the East conference playoff contenders.
- Chicago Bulls come after back-to-back defeats, to the Celtics and the Bucks.
- The Atlanta Hawks have the fourth-worst defense in the NBA.
The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks have a long rivalry. They used to be division rivals for quite some time. Both teams need a win here because they are direct contenders for the East Conference playoffs.
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How To Watch
- When: Thursday, December 26, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
- How To Watch: NBA League Pass
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | +225 | +6.5 | 244.5 |
| Atlanta Hawks | -275 | -6.5 | 244.5 |
Game Preview
The Bulls have the second-worst defense in the NBA. They allow 121.1 points per game and 47.7% of field-goal shooting, which is alarming. The team from Illinois needs to decrease that.
Zach LaVine is still in trade talks, and for the moment, it seems that the Nuggets are very interested in him. He has been the Bulls’ best player this year, averaging 21.7 points while shooting 49.8% from the field.
Meanwhile, the Hawks have begun to show their potential, though they aren’t consistent enough. After three consecutive defeats, the Georgia franchise has won one event. Their victims were the Minnesota Timberwolves, who triumphed 117-104. Garrison Mathews scored 25 points and seven three-pointers.
We need to say that the Hawks have the fourth-worst defense in the NBA and that they, like the Bulls, like playing run-and-gun basketball. Trae always pushes for a high-intensity tempo on the floor, while none of the Hawks players perform well on the defensive side of the ball.
Bulls vs. Hawks Head to Head
This is the third game of the year between these teams, and the Bulls won the previous two, 125-113 in Atlanta and 136-122 at home in Chicago.
Bulls vs. Hawks Prediction
We are going with over 244.5 points here due to a highly offensive mentality of both units. They are focused only on scoring points, not playing defense, and that’s why our NBA pick for this one is over.
- Free NBA pick: Over 244.5
