The Atlanta Hawks (20-19) travel to face off against the Chicago Bulls (18-22) on Wednesday, January 15th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on CHSN. The Hawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bulls are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bulls. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Hawks vs Bulls
The Hawks Are Coming Off A Win
The Hawks improved to 20-19 on the season with a 122-117 win over the Suns on Tuesday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 239, just edging past the over/under line of 238.
Atlanta took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Suns 31-25. However, Phoenix responded with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 69-64 to 79-64. The Hawks fought back, entering the 4th quarter with an 89-87 lead and closed out the game by outscoring the Suns 33-30 in the final period.
The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win
The Bulls fell to 18-22 on the season after a 119-113 home loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday. Chicago, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 232, falling short of the 243.5 O/U line.
Chicago led 59-53 at halftime but struggled in the second half. An 11-0 run by the Pelicans in the 4th quarter was pivotal, as they outscored the Bulls 33-27 in the final period.
Hawks Offense Breakdown
Trae Young’s 43-point performance, including 13 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, led the Hawks to a 122-117 win over the Suns. Young hit 6 threes, shooting 50% from deep, and added 5 assists. Garrison Mathews also contributed 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from beyond the arc, finishing with 19 points.
As a team, the Hawks connected on 17 threes, shooting 41.5% from long range, though their overall field goal percentage was 43.9%. Onyeka Okongwu was a force inside, scoring 22 points and grabbing 21 rebounds, with 10 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.
Bulls Offense Breakdown
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 25 points and 7 rebounds in their loss to the Pelicans, knocking down 4 threes at a 66.7% clip. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each added 22 points, with Vucevic shooting 62.5% from the field.
LaVine scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter and added 10 more in the 4th. The Bulls made 14 threes, but shot just 32.6% from beyond the arc and 44.1% overall.
Hawks Team Defense
Despite allowing 117 points on 51% shooting from the field, the Hawks managed to secure a win over the Suns. Their best defensive effort came in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up 25 points, but they allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks gave up 13 threes on 37% shooting. They sent the Suns to the line 27 times, where Phoenix hit 18 free throws. Atlanta finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 3 blocks.
Bulls Team Defense
Despite giving up 117 points, the Hawks’ defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Their best quarter came in the 2nd, where they allowed just 25 points. Overall, they gave up 31 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 30 in the 4th.
Atlanta allowed Phoenix to shoot 51% from the field, including 37% from three, with the Suns hitting 13 threes. The Hawks sent the Suns to the line 27 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 34 rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.
Hawks vs Bulls Trends
- In their last three games away from home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three home contests, the Bulls offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 120. Chicago posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
- The last three games that Chicago was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Hawks vs Bulls Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Bulls, with a final score of 138-135, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Bulls at -2.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 244.5 and our model has the Hawks and Bulls finishing with a combined 273 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:January 15, 2025 Bulls, Hawks