Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

At 8:00 ET, the 6th ranked Atlanta Hawks (-123) will travel to take on the 12th ranked Chicago Bulls (+103) in a Southeast vs. Central matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 244.5 points.

This Eastern Conference showdown will be played at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on CHSN.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -1.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-117 in favor of the Hawks.
• Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.
• From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 17 threes.

Taking a Look at the Hawks Chances in Chicago

The Hawks fell to 7-9 on the season after a 120-97 loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Atlanta entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The combined score of 217 points fell well short of the O/U line of 239.5.

A 17-0 run by Golden State early in the game put Atlanta in a deep hole, as the Warriors stretched the score from 23-17 to 40-17. The Hawks outscored the Warriors 33-23 in the 3rd quarter, but Golden State pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Atlanta 30-22.

In their 120-97 loss to the Warriors, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range, making 12 threes overall. Jalen Johnson led the team with 15 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.

Zaccharie Risacher and Trae Young each contributed 12 points, with Young adding 11 assists. Risacher scored 5 points in the 4th quarter, while Young had 7 in the 3rd.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Hawks couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 41 points in the 1st quarter in their 120-97 loss to the Warriors. Atlanta allowed 30 points in the 4th quarter, but they limited Golden State to just 26 points in the 2nd and 23 in the 3rd.

The Hawks held the Warriors to 35% shooting from beyond the arc, with Golden State hitting 14 threes. Atlanta also sent the Warriors to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Hawks finished with 44 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.

Does Chicago Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Chicago’s season record dropped to 6-10 after a 122-106 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. The Bulls were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, falling short of the 239-point O/U line.

A 16-0 run by Milwaukee early on put the Bulls in a tough spot, as the Bucks extended their lead from 33-30 to 49-30. Chicago fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Bucks 33-29, but they couldn’t keep up in the 4th, scoring just 16 points to Milwaukee’s 24.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 27 points and 6 assists in their 122-106 loss to the Bucks, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Torrey Craig also shot 60%, adding 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists despite shooting just 40%.

Chicago made 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 46.6% overall. LaVine scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Craig added 8 in the 3rd.

The Bulls struggled defensively, giving up 122 points to the Bucks, who shot 55% from the field. Chicago allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, contributing to their loss. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to turn the game around.

From beyond the arc, the Bulls held the Bucks to 13 threes on 36% shooting. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws. The Bulls gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 2 blocks.