Atlanta Hawks (36-46) vs. Chicago Bulls (39-43)
Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls 4/17/24 – As the NBA Play-In Tournament heats up, the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls are set to clash on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the iconic United Center in Chicago. The Hawks, ending the regular season with a 36-46 record, face a formidable challenge against the Bulls, who hold a slightly better record of 39-43. This matchup, scheduled for a prime time broadcast on ESPN at 9:30 PM ET, has attracted considerable attention from expert handicappers and fans alike, promising a night of high-stakes basketball.
This season, the Hawks have played an offensive game that has put them at the top of the league, averaging 118.4 points per game. This is exemplified in their tendency to take 92.5 field goal shots per game with a modest success rate of 46.6%. Despite this, their defense has not been as impressive, which makes them more vulnerable, especially when they play away from the homestead. Their rebound securing prowess, averaging 44.8 per game and Trae young leadership with 10.8 assists per game, confirm their good playmaking capability, but turnovers and fouls ended up being huge drawbacks, negatively impacting their performance.
The Chicago Bulls tend to play in a somewhat staggered but careful manner. The team has an average score of 112.2 points per game which is also maintaining a higher field goal efficiency of 47%. The home team playing style is more defensive, with them managing to put up a consistent level of performance. The Bulls have displayed a great defensive scheme, mostly in limiting opponents’ scores that will help them in guarding the Hawks’ high-tempo offense. Equality in contributions by each member has been crucial in several close games that the team has previously managed to pull out.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls 4/17/24 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET |
| Where: | United Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Trae Young (PG) vs. DeMar DeRozan (SF)
Trae Young has performed excellently for the Hawks this season, averaging 36 minutes per game and scoring an impressive 26 points a game. His entertainer role on the track is noticeable by handing in a 10.8 assists per game, listing him within the best playmaker of the league. But on the other hand, his clearing rate of 4.3 per game and harsh defense could easily be taken advantage of by the exquisite Bulls siege of attack defense.
On the other hand, DeMar DeRozan has been a consistent power for the Bulls, contributing significantly all around with 23.9 points and 5.3 assists per game. Given this, Jabari’s proven service with his low level of turnover rate (1.7 per game) enables him to be a dependable performer in crucial games, a factor that goes a long way in providing the Bulls with a strong and reliable force.
In this game they will collide into the most exciting part of the clash, the competition between Young and DeRozan. The dynamic offense by Young will test the proficiency of de to render defensive acumen. While DeMar with scoring ability and poised play making will challenge the defensive schemes by Hawks.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Bulls -142, Total Odds: 218.5
The current betting odds favor the Bulls slightly, reflecting their home court advantage and recent performance trends. The total for the game is set at 218.5, indicating expectations of a high-scoring affair, aligning with both teams’ tendencies to push the pace and score efficiently.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Trends
The Hawks’ ATS record has been very bad during the last 7 games with 1 win and 6 losses. This bodes ill for the bettors of Atlanta in particular, when taking into account their recent poor production as a road team.
Chicago Bulls Betting Trends
The Bulls have had a better record against the spread, and they are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games. Of course, their home form has been simply great with the Hawks being the next challenger.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls 4/17/24 Betting Picks
Considering the trends and stats, the Bulls appear to be the safer option for this game. Their strong consistency and home-court advantage should contribute to their ability to cover the spread against a Hawks team since that team has failed to perform on the road. In the view of people putting over/under into consideration, the pattern of recent games which may later result into an under scenario should be a subject of analysis.
In terms of NBA Play-In Tournament free advice, bettors should watch the line movements leading up to the game for any shifts due to player news or public betting patterns. Here, the under play may be a great option, specifically facing the defenses with good quality that the two teams have displayed against each other in the past.
Free Pick and Prediction: Chicago Bulls 114, Atlanta Hawks 107.