Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 21

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 21, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Hawks (16-15) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (12-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & NBCS-CHI

The Chicago Bulls visit State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Atlanta.

The Hawks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Bulls vs Hawks Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 13-17 against the spread, while the Hawks are 12-18 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Hawks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+5.5 -110O 236.5 -110+180
Atlanta Hawks -5.5 -110U 236.5 -110-225

Hawks vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Hawks will win Wednesday‘s game with 64.6% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 52.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Hawks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 39 games (+15.47 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 39 of their last 61 games (+14.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 58 games (+12.96 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 39 of their last 63 games (+12.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 away games (+10.98 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 63 games (+16.68 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 40 games at home (+15.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+11.75 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have covered the 2Q Spread in 49 of their last 84 games (+10.46 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+8.61 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 13-17 (-5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI).

  • 12-18 against the Moneyline (-6.2 Units / -15.31% ROI)
  • 13-17 against the Over for game total points (-5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI)
  • 17-13 against the Under for game total points (+2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone 12-18 (-7.8 Units / -22.87% ROI).

  • 16-15 against the Moneyline (-5.45 Units / -9.57% ROI)
  • 18-13 against the Over for game total points (+3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI)
  • 13-18 against the Under for game total points (-6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 85 games (-28.25 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 86 games (-26.59 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 65 games (-24.42 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 73 games (-21.44 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 85 games (-18.12 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 79 games (-32.50 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 57 games (-30.20 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 67 games (-27.60 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 88 games (-25.20 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 84 games (-24.15 Units / -24% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Hawks

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Atlanta Hawks: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Hawks are 21-14 (.600) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

The Hawks are 17-4 (.810) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .606

The Hawks are 15-19 (.441) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hawks are 50-26 (.658) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

Injury Report: Hawks vs. BullsWednesday‘s Game, Dec. 21

  • Clint Capela (Hawks): The Hawks announced that Capela suffered a right calf strain and is expected to miss about 1-2 weeks.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): Green did not play in Tuesday’s (Dec. 20) game against Miami.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks are shooting 28% from three (49/178) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Hawks are shooting 29% from three (62/210) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hawks have averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,497 points/1,235 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hawks have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Hawks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (667 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hawks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,170 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hawks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (558 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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