Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

In a game that features two teams with losing records, the 4-6 Atlanta Hawks are favored by 3 points over the 3-6 Chicago Bulls. The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 239.5 points.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The game can be seen on CHSN.

CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Bulls +3

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-118 in favor of the Bulls.
• Our projections have Coby White finishing with Coby White points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 16 threes.

Can the Bulls Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Chicago’s season record dropped to 3-6 after a 135-119 loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday. The Bulls were +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 254.5 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 27.5 points.

Chicago led 95-90 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 45-24 in the final period. A 12-0 run by Minnesota extended their lead from 106-102 to 118-102, sealing the game.

In Thursday’s loss to the Timberwolves, the Bulls shot 53.4% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 41.7% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 25 points, shooting 73.3% from the floor and hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

Coby White added 24 points, knocking down 4 threes. Vucevic scored 12 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while White added 9 in the same period.

The Bulls’ defense struggled on Thursday, giving up 135 points to the Timberwolves, including a 45-point 4th quarter. Chicago allowed 28 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 34 in the 3rd.

Minnesota shot 54% from the field, including 42% from three-point range, hitting 16 threes. The Timberwolves also went 17/17 from the free-throw line. The Bulls gave up 10 offensive rebounds but recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Do the Hawks Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

The Hawks fell to 4-6 on the season after a narrow 122-121 loss to the Pistons on Friday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 243, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5 by 15.5 points.

Atlanta found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 40-23 after the 1st quarter. Although they chipped away at the lead over the next two quarters, an 11-0 run by the Pistons in the 4th quarter extended the score from 90-85 to 101-85. The Hawks rallied late, outscoring Detroit 36-27 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Trae Young hit 6 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 35 points and 13 assists in the Hawks’ 122-121 loss to the Pistons. Atlanta connected on 15 threes, shooting 41.7% from deep and 45.4% overall.

Jalen Johnson added 20 points, with 12 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Dyson Daniels chipped in 18. Larry Nance scored 10 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Hawks couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 40 points, leading to a 122-121 loss to the Pistons. Atlanta gave up 122 points on 51% shooting from the field.

The Hawks allowed 13 threes on 39% shooting and sent the Pistons to the line 31 times, where they made 21 free throws. Atlanta finished with 12 steals and 6 blocks.