The Chicago Bulls (12-15) and Atlanta Hawks (15-14) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EST from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Hawks are -4.5 favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Hawks -4.5), with the over/under set at 247.5 total points. Atlanta is a -175 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +145 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, December 21.
My Bulls vs Hawks Prediction
- Bulls vs Hawks pick: Bulls ML +145
My Hawks vs Bulls best bet is on the Bulls moneyline, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Hawks Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -102 | 247.5 -110o / -110u | +145 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -118 | 247.5 -110o / -110u | -175 |
Bulls vs Hawks NBA Preview
The Bulls are coming off two consecutive wins against the Cavaliers, while the Hawks have lost two in a row against the Hornets and Spurs.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Interestingly, the Hawks are worse at home this season, with a 5-7 record, than on the road (10-7).
The Bulls are waiting to see if Coby White recovers from ankle soreness, as he is questionable for this game. Meanwhile, the Hawks are still without Kristaps Porzingis due to illness.
Chicago has won four of its last six matchups against Atlanta, and three of its previous four at State Farm Arena.
This aligns with the recommendation of our Bet Labs "Road Trip Outright" system to back the underdog Bulls today.
Bulls vs Hawks Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system targets NBA road teams positioned for outright wins when undervalued by the market during regular-season play.
Teams entering a road stretch after consecutive away games often build rhythm and cohesion that sharpens their focus, especially when facing opponents with modest win streaks.
When the opponent’s previous game came against a weaker team, and they enter this matchup slightly overconfident, the road team benefits from a motivational edge.
Moneyline ranges in this zone capture underdogs or small favorites that have the talent to compete but are priced at a discount due to travel fatigue or perception bias.
Historically, these teams capitalize on opponents riding short winning runs by controlling tempo and playing with higher urgency, producing profitable upsets and solid returns over time.
Pick: Bulls ML +145 (DraftKings)
Hawks vs Bulls Betting Trends
