Hawks vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 17, 2024, 1:46 PM
  • The Bulls are -3.5 favorites vs. the Hawks
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The Atlanta Hawks visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Hawks vs Bulls Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hawks are 29-53 against the spread, while the Bulls are 40-40 against the spread.


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Hawks vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Atlanta Hawks+3.5 -115O 222.5 -110+125
Chicago Bulls -3.5 -105U 222.5 -110-150

Bulls vs Hawks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Wednesday‘s game with 64.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hawks and Bulls.

Bulls vs Hawks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 54.8% confidence.


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  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 48 games (+16.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 81 games (+15.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Team Total Over in 52 of their last 86 games (+12.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+9.60 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 37 away games (+9.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 34 of their last 47 games (+19.10 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 45 games (+14.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 82 games (+10.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 41 games at home (+10.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 1H Spread in 34 of their last 57 games (+8.90 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone 29-53 (-29.3 Units / -32.48% ROI).

  • 36-46 against the Moneyline (-12.55 Units / -9.12% ROI)
  • 45-35 against the Over for game total points (+6.55 Units / 7.36% ROI)
  • 35-45 against the Under for game total points (-14.5 Units / -16.26% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 40-40 (-4 Units / -4.43% ROI).

  • 39-43 against the Moneyline (-5.6 Units / -4.4% ROI)
  • 44-36 against the Over for game total points (+4.4 Units / 4.88% ROI)
  • 36-44 against the Under for game total points (-12.4 Units / -13.75% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 80 games (-23.40 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 66 games (-22.45 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.25 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 77 games (-17.90 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 80 games (-17.70 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the Spread in 31 of their last 87 games (-30.60 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 87 games (-28.40 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 76 games (-27.25 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 86 games (-24.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 73 games (-24.20 Units / -29% ROI)

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

The Hawks were undefeated (19-0) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

The Hawks are 14-20 (.412) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 9th-worst in the NBA. The Bulls have averaged 12.2 turnovers per game this season — 3rd-lowest in the NBA.

The Hawks are 5-12 (.294) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Hawks are 19-25 (.432) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

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

The Bulls were 24-6 (.800) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

The Bulls are 6-11 (.353) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .443

The Bulls were 15-31 (.326) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .355

The Bulls are 12-19 (.387) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

Injury Report: Bulls vs. HawksWednesday‘s Game, Apr. 17

  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Ayo Dosunmu (Chicago Bulls): Quadriceps, Game Time Decision
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Andre Drummond (Chicago Bulls): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Patrick Williams (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Onuralp Bitim (Chicago Bulls): Eye, Out For Season
  • Julian Phillips (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks): Ankle, Out
  • Onyeka Okongwu (Atlanta Hawks): Toe, Out
  • Saddiq Bey (Atlanta Hawks): Knee, Out For Season
  • Seth Lundy (Atlanta Hawks): Ankle, Out

Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have averaged 15.8 second chance points per game (1,295 points/82 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Hawks averaged 118.4 points per game (9,711 points/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Hawks have averaged 18.2 offensive rebounds per game (1,492 rebounds/82 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Hawks made 10.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (866 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls averaged 9.9 second chance points per game (407 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Bulls made 10.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Bulls had a TS% of 52% last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,813 rebounds/82 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hawks have allowed opponents to shoot 41% from three (571/1,405) in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Hawks have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (369 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Hawks have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,675 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls stole the ball 644 times last season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have allowed 13.7 made three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.4

The Bulls have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (369 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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