BetMGM Basketball: Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 3
● The Bulls (39-21) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Hawks (28-31)
● Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
● Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
● Watch the game on BSSE & NBCS-CHI
The Chicago Bulls visit State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Atlanta.
The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 37-25 against the spread, while the Hawks are 27-34 against the spread.
The Bulls vs Hawks Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.
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Bulls vs. Hawks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
|
Spread |
Over / Under |
Moneyline |
|
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Chicago Bulls |
-2.5 -105 |
O 231.5 -110 |
-140 |
|
Atlanta Hawks |
+2.5 -115 |
U 231.5 -110 |
115 |
Chicago Bulls Against the Spread (ATS) Record, Historical Betting Trends:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone:
● 37-25 against the Spread (+9.5 Units / 13.94% ROI)
● 39-23 against the Moneyline (+11.9 Units / 9.77% ROI)
● 32-28 against the Over for game total points (+1.2 Units / 1.76% ROI)
● 28-32 against the Under for game total points (-7.2 Units / -10.56% ROI)
Positive Value Trends Against the Spread for the Bulls, Ranked by Units Won:
● The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 49 games (+14.55 Units / 27% ROI)
● The Chicago Bulls have covered the 3Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 34 games (+13.95 Units / 37% ROI)
● The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 54 games (+9.90 Units / 17% ROI)
● The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
● The Chicago Bulls have covered the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 50 games (+7.35 Units / 9% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Bulls, Ranked by Units Lost:
● The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 15 of their last 45 games (-17.80 Units / -36% ROI)
● The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 34 games (-17.46 Units / -47% ROI)
● The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 54 games (-15.24 Units / -26% ROI)
● The Chicago Bulls have only covered the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 53 games (-15.12 Units / -25% ROI)
● The Chicago Bulls have only covered the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 44 games (-10.50 Units / -22% ROI)
Atlanta Hawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record, Historical Betting Trends:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone:
● 27-34 against the Spread (-10.4 Units / -15.52% ROI)
● 29-32 against the Moneyline (-18.2 Units / -14.61% ROI)
● 33-28 against the Over for game total points (+2.2 Units / 3.28% ROI)
● 28-33 against the Under for game total points (-8.3 Units / -12.37% ROI)
Positive Value Trends Against the Spread for the Hawks, Ranked by Units Won:
● The Atlanta Hawks have covered the 3Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 53 games (+13.02 Units / 22% ROI)
● The Atlanta Hawks have covered the 2Q Spread in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.65 Units / 59% ROI)
● The Atlanta Hawks have covered the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 59 games (+9.72 Units / 15% ROI)
● The Atlanta Hawks have covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+9.52 Units / 48% ROI)
● The Atlanta Hawks have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Hawks, Ranked by Units Lost:
● The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 2H Moneyline in 23 of their last 57 games (-19.34 Units / -25% ROI)
● The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 3Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 53 games (-18.50 Units / -32% ROI)
● The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 59 games (-15.37 Units / -24% ROI)
● The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 55 games (-14.02 Units / -23% ROI)
● The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 20 games at home (-11.51 Units / -52% ROI)
Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Hawks
The Bulls are 15-5 (.750) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .524
The Bulls are 17-2 (.895) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .769
The Bulls are 9-5 (.643) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514
Atlanta Hawks: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls
The Hawks were 18-4 (.818) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .716
The Hawks are 11-6 (.647) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .468
The Hawks were 14-3 (.824) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553
Injury Report: Hawks vs. Bulls - Thursday’s Game, Mar. 03
● John Collins (Hawks): Collins is doubtful for Thursday’s (Mar. 3) game against Chicago.
● Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks): Okongwu is out for Thursday’s (Mar. 3) game against Chicago.
● Lou Williams (Hawks): Williams is probable for Thursday’s (Mar. 3) game against Chicago.
● Trae Young (Hawks): Young is questionable for Thursday’s (Mar. 3) game against Chicago.
● Patrick Williams (Bulls): There is a chance Williams could return before the end of the regular season, according to a report from the Chicago Sun-Times.
● Alex Caruso (Bulls): The Bulls announced that Caruso will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks after he has surgery to repair his fractured right wrist.
● Lonzo Ball (Bulls): The Bullls announced that Ball will undergo surgery on his left knee and is expected to return in 6-8 weeks.
Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bulls are shooting 39% from three (502/1,295) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%
The Bulls have 18.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.4
The Bulls are shooting 40% from three (258/641) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%
The Bulls have averaged 0.55 points per possession (4,780 points/9,111 possessions) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.52
Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hawks have averaged 11.4 turnovers per game (500 turnovers/44 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2
The Hawks have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,030 assists/ 500 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8
The Hawks have averaged 5.8 turnovers per game (251 turnovers/43 games) in the second half this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6
The Hawks averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (1,745 free throw attempts/6,281 field goal attempts) last season — 4th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%
Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bulls averaged 6.7 steals per game (482 steals/72 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (247 blocks/58 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0
The Bulls averaged 4.2 blocks per game (304 blocks/72 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9
The Bulls have averaged 6.7 steals per game (390 steals/58 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Hawks have averaged 6.3 steals per game (279 steals/44 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
The Hawks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (782 steals/116 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
The Hawks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (397 steals/59 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
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