"Atlanta" - "Chicago". NBA match forecast
Atlanta will host Chicago on their home court on December 27. Both teams continue to fight for a better standing in the tournament. Will the Hawks be able to continue their winning streak or will the Bulls show their best? - read our forecast

Command Analysis

Atlanta Hawks

Current form
The Hawks are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference and recently managed to break a three-game losing streak. Quinn Snyder men are aiming to stay at the top of the standings, so they did everything possible to take points in their last game.
Atlanta confidently beat Minnesota on their home court (117:104). Trae Young was the key player, scoring 29 points. In this match, the Hawks demonstrated quality play both at the beginning of the meeting and at the end. The team has another home game ahead, this time against Chicago.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kobe Bufkin and Onyeka Okungwu will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Atlanta has eight home wins this season.
Probable lineup: Rizashe - Johnson, Capela - Daniels, Young.

Chicago Bulls

Current form
The Bulls are currently holding the tenth place in the Eastern Conference, but Philadelphia is actively catching up. The team has started losing more often, meaning the game is not going well right now.
In recent games, Chicago has failed to show anything against top opponents. The club lost to Boston (98:123) and Milwaukee (91:112). Billy Donovan charges understand that a third defeat in a row could cost them a place in the playoff zone. Now the Bulls have a tough trip to Atlanta, where they will have to give their best.
Disqualifications and injuries
Josh Giddy will be out with an injury, and Lonzo Ball participation in the game is questionable.
Interesting facts for betting
The Bulls have won 4 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Probable lineup: Williams - LaVine, Vucevic - White, Dosunmu.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Chicago win
The Bulls have won in the first quarter in 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
2.47Bet 1st quarter: total over 59.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 59 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.70Tip and bets
Atlanta did everything possible to avoid prolonging the losing streak. The team managed to regain confidence in the last home game, which allows them to enter the next game as favorites.
For Chicago, a loss in this match could be critical, as it could push them out of the top ten. The visitors understand the importance of the fight and will try to put up maximum resistance. In our opinion, the Hawks will retain their advantage thanks to the support of their home crowd, but the visitors will show character.
Our prediction is a Chicago victory with a handicap of (+7.5) points for 1.78
Bet on total
Atlanta often relies on open play and attacks from the first minutes. At the same time, Chicago prefers to play defensively and slow down the tempo. The visitors will probably focus on neutralizing Trae Young, which will make the game less productive. The total will most likely not be broken.
Forecast - total under 244 points for 1.76
Bet on statistics
Despite the recent victory, the Hawks have not demonstrated a stable game yet. The team is just getting into shape, and against the defense of Chicago, it will be difficult for the hosts to beat the individual total.
Forecast - individual total of "Atlanta" under 124.5 points for 1.90