Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prop Betting Preview Feb 24
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions and Odds
The 28-30 Atlanta Hawks start the second half of the NBA season on the road in Chicago against the 38-21 Bulls. With a total north of 240 points, there should be plenty of scoring to go around in this Eastern Conference clash.
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| Thursday, February 24 | NBA Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Chicago Bulls -3.5 vs Atlanta Hawks |
| Total: | 240.5 Points |
| Game Time: | 8:10pm ET / 5:10pm PT |
| Arena: | United Center in Chicago |
| TV: | NBC Sports Chicago |
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Analysis
The Bulls won their last five games, while the Hawks split their last eight games, going 4-4 coming into the break. Chicago won consecutive games back in December with eerily similar scores of 130-118 and 131-117. These teams will meet for a fourth and final time next Thursday, just a week from today.
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Team Totals
The Chicago Bulls are 3.5-point favorites with a huge total of 240.5 points. The Hawks team total lands on 117.5, while the Bulls team total is set at 120.5.
The Hawks’ defense ranks 22nd in points allowed, while the Bulls have dropped to 18th due to the injuries of Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso. Both teams score just over 112 points a game, ranking 7th and 8th respectively. They both have the ability to exploit the others defense as the Bulls struggle to defend the paint and the Hawks are vulnerable on the perimeter.
The Bulls have amazingly scored 120 points or more in 10 of their last 12 games as they lean on their scoring without Ball and Caruso. They put up 130 and 131 so far this season against Atlanta. We will look to the Bulls team total over here.
Recommendation: Chicago Bulls’ Team Total Over 120.5 Points
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Player Props
There are tons different directions to look with player props with so many star players on the court. DeMar DeRozan has literally been able to do whatever he wants recently. His point total is set at 28.5, a number he has cleared in 12 of his last 14 games. He’s scored 30+ more often than not and landed on 28 & 23 in the two games he fell short. His points over always seems to be a great play.
But we will be focusing on Trae Young for this official play, mainly eyeing his assists. His assist prop is set at 8.5 with huge juice at -150. Young has eclipsed 8.5 assists in 25 of his last 35 games with an average of 9.5 per game. In two games against the Bulls, Young had 11 and 9 assists. Young has had double digit assists in 7 of his last 10 games. If Young gets 10 assists, he is a shoe in for 10 points. Instead of laying all that juice, we will go for a double double at a sweet +120 price.
Recommendation: Trae Young to Record a Double Double (+120)
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Same-Game Parlay
- Trae Young to Record a Double-Double
- DeMar DeRozan OVER 26.5 Points
- Nikola Vucevic OVER 9.5 Rebounds
+210 Odds
As usual we will use with some of the player props that we have already touched on. The Trae Young double double is a great starting point, with DeRozan points over lowered to 26.5. Nikola Vucevic has had 17 & 20 rebounds in the two head-to-head matchups with the Hawks. Vuc has had double digit rebounds in 15 of his last 18 games. We will ask him to do it again here, pushing our Same-Game Parlay odds to +210.
NBA Stat Sheet
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