Bulls vs. Hawks Picks & Best Bets 26th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Atlanta Hawks will meet the Chicago Bulls in NBA action on Thursday at State Farm Arena, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Hawks will be led by Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and De'Andre Hunter, while the Bulls are headlined by Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to highlight the best Bulls vs. Hawks bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Hawks will likely beat the Bulls with a projected final score of 123-117.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Bulls vs. Hawks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bulls vs. Hawks picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Bulls vs. Hawks Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 26th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: State Farm Arena
- Spread: Bulls +5.5 / Hawks -5.5
- Moneyline: Bulls +195 / Hawks -230
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 242.5 Points (-108/-105)
Bulls +5.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Bulls have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Hawks have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Bulls +5.5, presenting a favorable 2.6% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 242.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 242.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 53% probability of the 242.5-point total staying under, providing an edge of 2.2%.
Bulls vs. Hawks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Chicago Bulls at +195 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Atlanta Hawks are available at -230 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Hawks are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 69% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Hawks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -230 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 0.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bulls vs. Hawks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Bulls vs. Hawks game.
Chicago Bulls Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | 21 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 20 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Zach LaVine | 20 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Patrick Williams | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Nikola Vucevic Over 1.5 3-Pointers (-140)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic Over 1.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -140 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bulls is on Nikola Vucevic to record over 1.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 6.2% on the -140 odds offered by DraftKings.
Atlanta Hawks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | 25 | 3 | 14 | 4 |
| Jalen Johnson | 19 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 17 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Clint Capela | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Dyson Daniels | 13 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Trae Young Over 2.5 3-Pointers (-115)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -115 |
- Our best prop bet for the Hawks is on Trae Young to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.7% on the -115 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bulls vs. Hawks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Bulls vs. Hawks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Johnson Over 6.5 Total Assists
Jalen Johnson has recorded more than 6.5 assists in 7 of his last 11 games (64% of the time). You can bet on him to go over 6.5 assists again at odds of +120 (45% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Jalen Smith Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Jalen Smith has recorded at least one block in 8 of his last 13 games (62%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of +115 (47%), also available at Bet365.
Jalen Smith Over 0.5 Total Assists
Jalen Smith has recorded at least one assist in 8 of his last 11 games (73%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -140 (58%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Trae Young of the Hawks to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Bulls +5.5 to cover.
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