The Chicago Bulls (12-15) and Atlanta Hawks (15-14) meet Sunday. Tip-off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Bulls lead 1-0
The Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-125 Friday, covering as an 8-point road underdog with the Over (240) cashing. Chicago was led by C Nikola Vucevic, who scored 24 points and hauled in 15 rebounds. The Bulls, despite winning 3 of their last 4 games, have gone 3-8 over their last 11 contests. They are 12-14-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Hawks lost to the San Antonio Spurs 126-98 Friday. They failed to cover as a 6-point home underdog and the Under (238.5) hit. G Nickeil Alexander-Walker tallied a team-high 23 points in the defeat. Atlanta started the season hot but has struggled over the past few weeks, going 2-6 in its last 8 games. It is 14-15 ATS on the season.
Bulls at Hawks odds
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Moneyline (ML): Bulls +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Hawks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)Against the spread: Bulls +4.5 (-110) | Hawks -4.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 246.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Bulls at Hawks key injuries
Bulls
G Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) probableF Jalen Smith (quadricep) probableG Coby White (ankle) questionable
Hawks
C Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Hawks picks and predictionsPrediction
Hawks 126, Bulls 123
PASS.
There’s no great value here. The Hawks (-190) are too expensive given how they’ve been competing lately, while the Bulls (+154) are better played on the spread.
BET BULLS +4.5 (-110).
The Bulls have been on a roll, beating the Cavaliers in each of their last 2 games and covering in 3 of their previous 4 as an underdog. They have also scored at least 120 points in 3 straight road games.
The Hawks have had major issues, especially at home. They’re 1-3 in their last 4 home games and have failed to cover in 4 straight contests. Considering those trends, take BULLS +4.5 (-110).
BET OVER 246.5 (-110).
Neither team defends well, both have strong offensive weapons and each plays at a fast tempo. The Bulls rank second and the Hawks fifth in pace, so there should be ample transition opportunities.
The Bulls have gone Over in 2 of their last 4 games and are 14-13 O/U on the season. The Hawks are 5-1 O/U in their previous 6 contests. Bet OVER 246.5 (-110).
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