Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls Free NBA Pick - Betting Odds

Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls Free NBA Pick - Betting Odds

Keith F
Date: April 1, 5:05 pm
Location: United Center
TV: FSN

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Chicago -4.5
Total: 203

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The Atlanta Hawks will face off with the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois for an influential Eastern Conference clash. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:05 PM and is to be broadcasted on FSN. The Bulls lost the meeting between the two at the United Center where the Hawks won 119-114.
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Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls Overview<br />
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This contest has extreme importance to both teams. For the Hawks, playoff seeding is on the line as they are currently the #6 seed in the Eastern Conference race. Contrarily, the Chicago Bulls are currently nestled just outside the eight seed in the playoff race as they are now half of a game behind the #8 seed Indiana Pacers for that last playoff berth. With all the parody and upsets manifesting down the homestretch, a win for the Bulls here gives them an opportunity to sneak in to the playoff discussion after Toronto downed the Pacers, last night. Chicago has won their last two to keep their postseason aspirations afloat.
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Atlanta at Chicago Key Betting Trends<br />
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Chicago sits at 36-39 straight up but has shown more value against the spread with a mark of 38-37.
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Atlanta enters this fixture with a record of 39-36 SU while posting a 34-41 mark against the spread.
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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In the early going, 64% of the public fancy the Hawks against the spread. The Hawks enter as a +165 road dog compared to the Bulls who are a -185 home favorite. The Over/Under market has increased by half of a point, despite 75% of the consensus liking the Under.
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Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls Prediction

A prejudice of recent results is likely the prevailing influence in this market. Atlanta has had success in this arena not too long ago and the assumption here is that the points could be a gift. However, the Hawks have been overvalued as of late as they are 3-7 ATS. The Bulls are a far better club at home as they own a winning record at the United Center compared to their sub .500 mark they currently sport overall. However, an argument can be certainly made that the Central Division is the best in the NBA as all five teams are in contention for the playoffs. The results here reflect a cannibalistic division that has been a challenge for all the members to navigate. Chicago will continue to what it does best here to give it a chance to win. Chicago owns the eight-ranked scoring defense and they will need to rely it on here to get a much needed win to once again keep their playoff hopes alive. They say necessity is the mother of invention and the Bulls will invent ways to win this game in front of a live home crowd. Spot the points.

Free Pick: Take Chicago -4.5
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