Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 17, 2024
The Chicago Bulls (39-43) host the Atlanta Hawks (36-46) at United Center, tipping off at 9:30 PM ET on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The Bulls are 3-point favorites in the game, the fourth matchup between the teams this season. The over/under for the matchup is set at 222.5 points.
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Bulls vs. Hawks Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Bulls | -3 | 222.5 |
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Injury Report as of April 17
Bulls: Patrick Williams: Out (Foot), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee), Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable (Quadricep), Zach LaVine: Out (Foot), Julian Phillips: Out (Foot), Andre Drummond: Questionable (Ankle), Onuralp Bitim: Out (Eye)
Hawks: Jalen Johnson: Out (Ankle), Wesley Matthews: Questionable (Hamstring), Onyeka Okongwu: Out (Toe), Saddiq Bey: Out (Acl), Seth Lundy: Questionable (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Bulls (-3) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (222.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Bulls vs. Hawks Stat Rankings
| Bulls Avg. (Rank) | Hawks Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 112.3 (22nd) | Points Scored | 118.3 (5th) |
| 113.7 (16th) | Points Allowed | 120.5 (28th) |
| 43.8 (14th) | Rebounds | 44.7 (6th) |
| 11.2 (8th) | Off. Rebounds | 12.5 (3rd) |
| 11.5 (26th) | 3pt Made | 13.7 (6th) |
| 25 (23rd) | Assists | 26.6 (15th) |
| 11.7 (3rd) | Turnovers | 12.8 (17th) |
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Bulls Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 79 | 24 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Coby White | 79 | 19.1 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 76 | 18 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 76 | 12.2 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Javonte Green | 9 | 12.2 | 7.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
Hawks Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | 54 | 25.7 | 2.8 | 10.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| Dejounte Murray | 78 | 22.5 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | 79 | 16.9 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 3 |
| De’Andre Hunter | 57 | 15.6 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Clint Capela | 73 | 11.5 | 10.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0 |
Betting Trends
- The Bulls are 41-40-1 against the spread this year.
- Chicago has an ATS record of 13-11 as 3-point favorites or more.
- This year, 45 of the Bulls’ 82 games have gone over the point total.
- A total of 45 times so far this season, Chicago and its opponent have combined for more than 222.5 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 222.5 points, and that’s 3.5 less than the average total in this season’s Bulls contests.
- The Hawks have beaten the spread 29 times in 82 games.
- Atlanta is 9-18 as a 3-point underdog or more.
- This year, 45 of the Hawks’ 82 games have gone over the point total.
- So far this year, 63 Atlanta’s games have featured over 222.5 points scored.
- The average total for Hawks games is 238.8 points, 16.3 more than this game’s over/under.
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