Bulls vs Hawks prediction NBA · Sunday, December 21
At a glance
The Atlanta Hawks (15-14) host the Chicago Bulls (12-15) on Sunday, December 21 at 3:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena in NBA action. Final score: Bulls 152 – Hawks 150. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Hawks a 63% chance to win: prediction missed. This season, the Hawks are 5-7 at home and the Bulls are 5-9 on the road. Over the last 10 games: 4-6 for the Hawks and 3-7 for the Bulls (current streaks: Hawks L2, Bulls W2).
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the Hawks, but the Bulls have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Hawks 121 – 117 Bulls, a margin of about 4.2 points in favor of the Hawks and a total around 238 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game.
- The Bulls need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
CHIATL
Top performers
Bulls
Matas BuzelisF · #1428pts / game
Josh GiddeyG · #312assistsJosh GiddeyG · #39reboundsHawks
Jalen JohnsonF · #136pts / gameJalen JohnsonF · #19assistsJalen JohnsonF · #111reboundsRecent form
CHIATLHead-to-head
CHI lead 3-0 this season.
ATL
Team comparison
| CHI | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| 12-15 | Record | 15-14 |
| 118.1 | Points scored / game | 117.8 |
| 121.2 | Points allowed / game | 118.6 |
| -2.6 | Adjusted margin / game | -0.7 |
| W2 | Current streak | L2 |
| 3-7 | Last 10 games | 4-6 |
| 5-9 road | Home / road record | 5-7 home |
| 39-43 (-1.6) | Last season | 40-42 (-1.1) |
| No | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Bulls
Injury report Hawks
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.