The Chicago Bulls will carry the momentum of a five-game winning streak as they take on the Atlanta Hawks at home. The Bulls have covered the spread in five of their last six matches and are 8-2 straight up and ATS in their last 10 outings at home.
BEST ODDS TO BET ON:
- Bulls vs. Hawks over-under: 234.5 points
- Favorites: Chicago Bulls -4 (-120)
The Hawks can only come up with 4-5 SU and ATS in their last nine games overall, and they have not been successful on the road lately after going 4-9 SU and ATS over the last 13 contests away from Atlanta.
Chicago has found success against Atlanta wherever they played in the last two games, with the Bulls taking A 130-118 win as a 3.5-point favorite on the road while emerging as a 131-117 winner as a 7.5 favorite at home.
Atlanta may have to step up its defensive strategy to keep up with Chicago, as the Hawks placed 23rd in field goal percentage (46.6% and 25th in three-point percentage (36.2%). Atlanta yielded 114.5 points per 100 possessions, which is the third worst defensive rating in the league. —
Final Predictions and Picks:
- Spread — 120 Chicago Bulls – 116 Atlanta Hawks
- Over/Under — OVER 234.5 Points
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