Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions for Friday, November 13, 2026

On Friday, the Atlanta Hawks, with a record of 7-5, visit the United Center to play the Chicago Bulls, who are 1-9, for an NBA Cup Group Play game. The game is part of the regular season schedule and starts at 8:00 pm ET. The Hawks are in first place in the Southeast, and the Bulls are in last place in the Central. Atlanta was beaten by the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 Monday night, snapping a four-game winning streak. Chicago appeared headed for its second win Wednesday before blowing a 22-point lead and losing to San Antonio 124-119. Atlanta has won four of six on the road, and Chicago has lost each of its first four at home. Cash in with our free NBA picks.

Atlanta Hawks Looking to Start Another Winning Streak

Atlanta was riding a four-game winning streak before hosting the Lakers on Monday. The Hawks trailed by as many as 20 in the first half but late in the game were as close as four. However, Atlanta faded down the stretch and lost by 10. CJ McCollum was Atlanta’s leading scorer in the loss with 21, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 20. In four its past five games, the Hawks have scored at least 114 points.

Alexander-Walker leads Atlanta in scoring, averaging 21.9 points per game. Jalen Johnson is next with an average of 19.2 and leads the team in both rebounds (8.6 rpg) and assists (7.2 apg). The Hawks are scoring 118.3 points per game but giving up 116.2. Atlanta shoots 45.3% overall and averages 31.7 assists. The Hawks have also been active defensively, coming up with 10.1 steals per game.

Injuries: Mouhamed Gueye is out. Asa Newell and Keshon Gilbert are questionable. Henri Veesaar is out for the season.

Chicago Bulls Trying to End Eight-Game Losing Streak

Chicago appeared headed for its second win Wednesday before blowing a 22-point lead and losing to San Antonio 124-119. The Bulls scored 41 in the first quarter and led 64-42 midway through the second. But the second half was a different story. Chicago committed five turnovers during an 18-3 run that brought San Antonio back into the game. Jalen Smith led the Bulls with 23 points, matching his career high. Caleb Wilson scored 15 before leaving with a hand injury. Chicago has lost every game since its season-opening victory.

Wilson and Norman Powell share the team scoring lead with 19.3 points per game. Smith leads Chicago on the boards with 7.8 rebounds, and Josh Giddey averages 8.4 assists. The Bulls score 112.7 points per game, but opponents are putting up 128.8. That's a big problem. Chicago is shooting 42.4% from the floor and just 27.2% on three-point attempts. The Bulls have allowed at least 124 points in five straight games.

Injuries: Caleb Wilson is questionable. Norman Powell, Dailyn Swain and Tobe Awaka are out.

Key To The Game

Chicago needs to find a way to protect a lead. The Bulls had San Antonio in trouble Wednesday before everything came apart after halftime. Atlanta likes to move the ball and has several players who can score. Chicago cannot afford another defensive breakdown against the Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Game Pick

• Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta had won four straight before Monday's loss, while Chicago has dropped eight in a row. The Bulls are allowing nearly 129 points per game, and that's bad news against a Hawks team scoring more than 118. Johnson and Alexander-Walker have been productive, and Atlanta has won four of six on the road. Chicago has the offensive talent to stay close, but its defense has been a mess. I like the Hawks to win Friday.

Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Over/Under Pick

• Over

Chicago has given up at least 124 points in five straight games. But the Bulls have also scored 119 and 121 in their last two, so they can put points on the board. Atlanta has scored 120 or more in three of its last four games, and its defense hasn't exactly been shutting opponents down. With both teams struggling to get stops, another high-scoring game looks likely. I'm taking the over.