Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/04/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, March 4, 2023

Venue:  United Center, Chicago, IL

Where to Watch:  NBCS-CHI

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Hawks +2.5, Bulls -2.5; Over/Under:  234 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Hawks +2.5, Bulls -2.5; Over/Under:  234.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Hawks +2.5, Bulls -2.5; Over/Under:  234 points

Atlanta Hawks:  39-39 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

Chicago Bulls:  38-40 (3rd place, Central Division)

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Atlanta Hawks:  5-5 last 10

Chicago Bulls:  7-3 last 10

The Hawks are coming into this game with a 39-39 record overall and they are 16-23 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Dallas Mavericks in their last game. Dejounte Murray led the team in points in that game with 25 while Trae Young was next on the team with 24 points. Trae Young led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Clint Capela led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 47.2% from the field, 34.3% from 3-point range, and 81.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118.1 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 34-43-1 this season and their O/U record is 43-35.

The Bulls are coming into this game with a 38-40 record overall and they are 21-18 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Zach LaVine led the team in points in that game with 36 while DeMar DeRozan was next on the team with 31 points. Zach LaVine led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Nikola Vucevic led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 53.2% from the field, 29% from 3-point range, and 86.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.2 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 38-37-3 this season and their O/U record is 35-43.

The current betting odds have the Bulls listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bulls haven't been great this season with their 38-40 record overall but they have been a better home team with their 21-18 home record. They are holding down the last play-in spot for the playoffs in the East right now but they have also been getting hot lately with 2 wins in a row now and have been playing a lot better. The Hawks haven't been great this season either with their 39-39 record overall and they have been a lot worse in their road games with a 16-23 road record. They barely won at home against the Mavericks in their last game and the Mavs were on a back-to-back in that game too. The Hawks are still holding down their play-in spot right now but they haven't looked good lately and the Bulls are starting to get really hot now. The Bulls have the potential to make a little surge up the standings before the season ends and they are starting to play at their best now. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bulls to cover the spread in this game. 

Hawks Bulls Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, March 4, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Bulls 126 Hawks 120.

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Atlanta Hawks: 5-17 ATS off a home win. 9-16 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 17-7 UNDER after a close win by 3 points or less.

Chicago Bulls: 30-17 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 14-5 ATS off a home win. 28-18 UNDER at home when the line is +3 to -3.

Atlanta Hawks:  D. Hunter (PF) Ques Tues - Knee.

Chicago Bulls:  L. Ball (PG) out for season - Knee.

“He’s a unique player and very important ... for his ability to take a defensive matchup.” - Quin Snyder on De’Andre Hunter after his team’s win against the Mavericks in their game on Sunday.

“For how much we were down, to be able to come back and get a lead like we did, I think it's great. You gotta definitely pat yourself on the back.” - Zach LaVine after their win against the Grizzlies in their game on Sunday.

PG Trae Young

SG Dejounte Murray

SF De'Andre Hunter

PF John Collins

C Clint Capela

PG Patrick Beverley

SG Alex Caruso

SF Zach LaVine

PF DeMar DeRozan 

C Nikola Vucevic

PPG: T. Young (26.2)

APG: T. Young (9.9)

Reb/G: C. Capela (11.1)

PPG: Z. LaVine (25.1)

APG: D. DeRozan (5.1)

Reb/G: N. Vucevic (11.1)

Coaches:

Atlanta Hawks: Quin Snyder (1st season)

Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (3rd season)