Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Picks & Predictions 3/3/2022

The Atlanta Hawks are set to face the Chicago Bulls after a disheartening 112-108 defeat just a week before during their last encounter. The Hawks usually rely on the prowess of power forward John Collins, but the star player has been absent lately due to injury.

On the other hand, The Chicago Bulls will look to get back on their feet after suffering two consecutive losses, including a 112-99 defeat to Miami Heat in the last game. The Bulls might also be in trouble with point guard Lonzo Ball on the injury list.

However, it is to be admitted that both teams are superior to most teams and have played a total of 251 games against each other, with the Bulls having won 135 of them. If we consider their latest performance in the 5 most recent encounters where the Hawks only took 2 victories, the odds seem to favor the Bulls this Thursday night.

Why bet on The Chicago Bulls?

✅ The Bulls are 39-23 currently and at the 2nd spot in the conference with the fifth-most efficient offense, having averaged 112.4 PPG and shot 48.2% from the floor - which is the second-best shooting percentage in the entire NBA.
✅ The Bulls are averaging 7.1 steals and 4.5 blocks per game with a solid defensive end.
✅ Their star player DeMar DeRozan will be playing. DeRozan is the first player in NBA history to score 35 or more points and shoot 50 percent or better in 7 consecutive games.

Why bet on The Atlanta Hawks?

✅ The Atlanta Hawks have been showing decent performance this season, sitting at the 9th spot in the Eastern Conference. They are 29-31 currently, with an 18-13 home record.
✅ They are on high-confidence mode after a 127-100 win over the Toronto Raptors.
✅ Their point guard Trae Young will be available to show another stunning performance for the upcoming match.

The Chicago Bulls definitely have guys that can shoot, like LaVine and DeRozan. The team is averaging 24.2 assists per game and excellent blocks led by Nikola Vucevic, who averagely sends back 1.5 shots each game. However, dunksandthrees.com labels them to have the 21st least efficient defense in the league. They give up 110.5 PPG and 46.6% of their opponents to shoot from the floor, the 24th highest shooting percentage allowed by a defense. 

For this match, it is also worth noting that Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, and Patrick Williams are all listed as out due to injury. In addition, their away records stand at 15-14. 

The Atlanta Hawks have the second-most efficient offense in the league, scoring 112.2 PPG and shooting 46.8% from the floor. The team is shooting 80.4% free throws and averaging 24.2 assists. Young himself is averaging 27.9 PPG and 9.3 assists, but the rest of the team is clearly struggling. The Hawks are giving up 111.5 points on average, with their opponents shooting 46.5% from the floor. 

However, they do have Clint Capela, who is arguably one of the best shot blockers on this planet. The team sends back 4.4 shots per game on average, allowing them to get out in the fast-break. It is to be noted that John Collins will be out due to injury, with Lou Williams and Onyeka Okongwu showing signs of tailing off. 

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