Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/21

The Chicago Bulls are set to play against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. The game is scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on FDSS.

The Bulls, led by Head Coach Billy Donovan, hold a record of 12-15. They are 10th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Central Division. On the other side, the Hawks, coached by Quin Snyder, have a record of 15-14. They sit 9th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Southeast Division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings early in the season.

Bulls vs Hawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks
  • Venue: State Farm Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Bulls +4.5 (-112), Hawks -4.5 (-109), Bulls MoneyLine +148, Hawks MoneyLine -177, Over/Under 245.5 (-110)

Chicago Bulls Team Preview

The Chicago Bulls are gearing up for their next game with a mixed bag of recent results. They secured a strong win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 19, scoring 136 points. This was a follow-up to another victory over the same team on December 17, where they scored 127 points. However, they faced a setback against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 14, losing 104-114.

Key players for the Bulls include Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Nikola Vučević. Giddey has been impactful, averaging 20.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. White, although questionable due to an ankle injury, averages 21.2 points and remains a crucial part of their offense. Vučević adds depth with 16.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

Offensively, the Bulls are ranked 13th in points per game with an average of 118.3. They are strong in terms of possessions, sitting 3rd with 102.9 per game. Defensively, they allow 122.0 points per game, which ranks them 25th, indicating room for improvement on that end of the court.

Atlanta Hawks Team Preview

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a tough stretch. They lost their last two games, including a 98-126 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs at home. Jalen Johnson was a bright spot, scoring 17 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Jalen Johnson has been a key player for the Hawks this season. He averages 23.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is also contributing with 20.7 points per game.

The Hawks rank first in the league in assists per game with 30.6. They have struggled on defense, allowing 118.3 points per game, which ranks 22nd. Kristaps Porzingis is out with an illness and will miss at least two weeks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Hawks are favored by 4.5 points against the Bulls. The Bulls score more points per game, but they also allow more points. The Hawks have a better field goal percentage and are at home. Pick the Hawks to cover the -4.5 spread.

The total for the game is set at 245.5 points. Both teams score and allow a lot of points. With both offenses ranking high in various categories, expect a high-scoring game. Pick the over 245.5 points.