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Game time: December 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: State Farm Arena — Atlanta, GA

Article updated Dec 26, 2:00 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Two teams looking to improve their playoff positioning will face off in Atlanta as the Bulls take on the Hawks. Chicago is coming off a loss to Milwaukee, while Atlanta

Game outlook

Two teams looking to improve their playoff positioning will face off in Atlanta as the Bulls take on the Hawks. Chicago is coming off a loss to Milwaukee, while Atlanta secured a win over Minnesota in their previous game. The Bulls have a historical advantage over the Hawks in the regular season series and have won both meetings this season. Atlanta is favored to win by 6.5 points according to current betting lines.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulls +185 | Hawks -250

Spread: Bulls +6 (-110) | Hawks -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 243.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 71%.

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls dropped their second consecutive game at home against Milwaukee, falling behind early and ultimately losing by 20 points. They struggled with shooting, only making 40% of their field goal attempts and 10 of 48 three-pointers. Nikola Vucevic led the team with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The team ranks 7th in scoring offense, 12th in rebounding, and 4th in assists in the league. Zach LaVine leads the team with an average of 21.7 points per game. Several players are questionable for the next game due to injury or illness, so stay tuned for updates. Chicago is ranked 6th in offense, 29th in defense, and has a 1-3 record this season. Offensively, they excel in field goal and free throw shooting, ranking in the top 10 of the league. Defensively, they struggle with allowing field goals but are more efficient against three-point attempts.

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Atlanta Hawks Analysis

The Atlanta Hawks bounced back from a three-game losing streak with a win against Minnesota, evening their record at 15-15 for the season. Despite trailing at halftime and the end of the third quarter, the Hawks rallied in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves to secure the victory. Trae Young led the team with 29 points and seven assists. The Hawks rank 8th in scoring offense, averaging 116.4 points per game, and 4th in rebounding with 46.1 boards per game. However, their defense ranks 27th, allowing opponents to score 119 points per game. Key players include De'Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela, and several others. Some players are questionable due to injuries, including Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic. The Hawks are ranked 18th in power rankings and have a record of 2-2. Atlanta also ranks in the top 10 for offensive statistics such as field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting. On defense, they struggle with three-point percentage but are solid in other areas. Overall, the Hawks have a strong offense but struggle on the defensive end.

Injury Concerns Loom as Atlanta Hawks Face Chicago Bulls: Atlanta Favored in Upcoming Contest

There are injury concerns for both teams in this upcoming contest. The Bulls may be without Ball, while Dosunmu and Giddey are questionable. The Hawks are relying on Young to play despite a heel contusion. Atlanta has been strong on offense this season and they have depth to support them. Conversely, Chicago struggles defensively and may not have the ability to contain the Hawks. Given these circumstances, it is advisable to choose Atlanta as the favored team for this game at home.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Chicago Bulls+215 → +170Moved
  • Moneyline · Atlanta Hawks-263 → -196Moved
  • Spread · Chicago Bulls+6.5 (-110) → +5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Atlanta Hawks-6.5 (-110) → -5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over244.5 (-110) → 240.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under244.5 (-110) → 240.75 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Chicago Bulls
1-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Atlanta Hawks
2-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-26T07:00:15.384Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Chicago Bulls dropped their second consecutive game at home against Milwaukee, falling behind early and ultimately losing by 20 points. They struggled with shooting, only making 40% of their field goal attempts and 10 of 48 three-pointers. Nikola Vucevic led the team with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The team ranks 7th in scoring offense, 12th in rebounding, and 4th in assists in the league. Zach LaVine leads the team with an average of 21.7 points per game. Several players are questionable for the next game due to injury or illness, so stay tuned for updates. Chicago is ranked 6th in offense, 29th in defense, and has a 1-3 record this season. Offensively, they excel in field goal and free throw shooting, ranking in the top 10 of the league. Defensively, they struggle with allowing field goals but are more efficient against three-point attempts.

The Atlanta Hawks bounced back from a three-game losing streak with a win against Minnesota, evening their record at 15-15 for the season. Despite trailing at halftime and the end of the third quarter, the Hawks rallied in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves to secure the victory. Trae Young led the team with 29 points and seven assists. The Hawks rank 8th in scoring offense, averaging 116.4 points per game, and 4th in rebounding with 46.1 boards per game. However, their defense ranks 27th, allowing opponents to score 119 points per game. Key players include De'Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela, and several others. Some players are questionable due to injuries, including Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic. The Hawks are ranked 18th in power rankings and have a record of 2-2. Atlanta also ranks in the top 10 for offensive statistics such as field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting. On defense, they struggle with three-point percentage but are solid in other areas. Overall, the Hawks have a strong offense but struggle on the defensive end.

There are injury concerns for both teams in this upcoming contest. The Bulls may be without Ball, while Dosunmu and Giddey are questionable. The Hawks are relying on Young to play despite a heel contusion. Atlanta has been strong on offense this season and they have depth to support them. Conversely, Chicago struggles defensively and may not have the ability to contain the Hawks. Given these circumstances, it is advisable to choose Atlanta as the favored team for this game at home.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-22Atlanta Hawks 122 · Chicago Bulls 136
  • 2024-11-09Chicago Bulls 125 · Atlanta Hawks 113
  • 2024-04-17Atlanta Hawks 116 · Chicago Bulls 131
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Atlanta Hawks defeated Chicago Bulls 141-133

Atlanta Hawks defeated Chicago Bulls 141-133 on December 26, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. Atlanta Hawks' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 50-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded Chicago Bulls +5 (-110) spread, Atlanta Hawks covered, while the 274 combined points finished over the recorded total of 240.75.

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Tipster picks

  • BooksworstnightmareSpread · Chicago Bulls +6.5 (-110)Loss