Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 12/14/2014
Monday, December 15, 2014 at 7:30 PM
Philips Arena in Atlanta
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On Monday, the Chicago Bulls will be going on the road to face the Atlanta Hawks, who have been able to win 10 of their 12 home games so far this season. The Bulls found a way to win all four of their games against the Hawks last year.
The Bulls have now won three out of their last four games after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 115-106 at home on Friday night. They only had seven team turnovers in that win and they were able to make 50 percent of their shots.
Through their first 22 games of the season, the Bulls are in the top 10 in the league in both scoring and rebounding. Power forward Pau Gasol has had a strong start to the season for his new team by averaging 19.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and nearly two blocks per game. Their top scorer is shooting guard Jimmy Butler, who is now averaging 21 points per game.
On Saturday night, the Hawks had their long winning streak come to an end when the Orlando Magic beat them 100-99 on the road. In that loss, the Hawks took care of the basketball, but they only ended up making 41.7 percent of their shots.
The Hawks have had one of the better defenses in the league through 23 games by giving up just over 97 points per game. One of their best players this season has been power forward Paul Millsap, who is averaging around 17 points per game and is making about 50 percent of his shots.
Chicago Bulls Betting Trends
Chicago Bulls are 10-12-0 Against the Spread
Chicago Bulls are 12-9-0 against the Over/Under
Atlanta Hawks Betting Trends
Atlanta Hawks are 13-10-0 Against the Spread
Atlanta Hawks are 13-9-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Chicago Bulls
12/14/14 C Joakim Noah Ankle "?" Monday vs. Atlanta
12/14/14 F Tony Snell Personal "?" Monday vs. Atlanta
12/12/14 F Doug McDermott Knee out indefinitely
Atlanta Hawks
12/14/14 C Pero Antic Flu "?" Monday vs. Chicago
Tony's Pick: Take Chicago
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