Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks Picks and Prediction for Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Chicago Bulls (12-15, 12-15-1 ATS, 14-13 O/U) take on the Atlanta Hawks (15-14, 14-15 ATS, 17-12 OU) in an Eastern Conference meeting on Sunday afternoon, and we have you covered with the prediction. The Bulls issued a win against the Cavaliers in their previous action. The Hawks dropped a home clash against the Spurs on Friday. The Bulls posted a home win against the Hawks in the first meeting.
Can the Hawks record their 16th win with a home win on Sunday afternoon? Continue reading to see the Bulls vs. Hawks prediction. Do you need a boost in your handicapping? Try our NBA Picks!
Chicago Seeks Third Straight Win
The Chicago Bulls are seeking their third straight win. Chicago is having an inconsistent season, but has been more competitive in the past week. The Bulls had two consecutive games against Cleveland this week and came away with two big wins. They lost to the Pelicans early last week and won the first meeting against the Cavs by a 127-111 score on Wednesday. Next, the Bulls posted a 136-125 road win against the Cavaliers on Friday. They were big eight-point dogs. Chicago connected on 52% of its shots in the win, and Atlanta shot 48%. Chicago is in 3rd in the division. The Bulls have covered the spread in three of their past five games.
Coby White is having an inconsistent season. The 25-year-old point guard has scored 20 or fewer points in three of his past five games. White has delivered an average of 21.2 PPG and 5.2 APG on the season. He scored 13 against the Cavaliers on Friday. Josh Giddy has surpassed 20 points in two of his past five games. The 23-year-old is having the best season of his career, reporting 20.2 PPG and 9.2 RPG. Nikola Vucevic has averaged 15 points in December. The veteran center has issued an average of 16.1 PPG and 9.3 RPG on the year.
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Kevin Huerter is back in action after missing most of the month. The veteran guard has scored at least 11 points in three straight games and is averaging 12.2 PPG. Jalen Smith made his return last week after missing two weeks. The 25-year-old forward has netted 9 PPG and 5.7 RPG on the season.
The Bulls have been stumbling on the road, where they are 2-3 in their past five games. This includes a loss against the Pacers and a win against the Hornets. Chicago is averaging 118 points on the season, ranking them 13th. The Bulls are conceding an average of 122.1 points, pegging them 25th in the NBA.
Hawks Charged with Second Straight Defeat
The Atlanta Hawks are targeting their 16th win of the season. Atlanta is in the midst of a home stand. They have been stumbling this month, but are navigating through a few key injuries. The Hawks posted a home win against the 76ers to begin this week. Next, the Hawks were handed a 133-126 road defeat against the Hornets on Thursday. The Hawks had more defensive woes in a 126-98 home defeat to the Spurs on Friday. Atlanta converted on 50% of their shots, and San Antonio posted a 55% efficiency. They were marked six-point dogs in that one. Atlanta is 3rd in the division, just one game out of first. The Hawks have covered the spread in one of their past five games.
Jalon Johnson has been a beast. The 23-year-old forward has a double-double in each game this month. He scored 17 points in the defeat on Friday. Johnson is sporting an average of 23.3 PPG and 10.5 RPG. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has also been a threat, sinking 20 or more in all but two games this month. The 27-year-old guard has registered an average of 20.7 PPG on the season. Kristaps Porzingis has played just one game this month and remains out of action. The 30-year-old is having a strong year, posting an average of 19.2 PPG and 5.6 RPG.
Onyeka Okongwu has connected on 50% of his shots in three of his past five games. The 25-year-old forward has solid numbers, averaging 15.6 PPG and 7.4 RPB. Zachharie Risacher has scored double-digits in three of his past five games. The 20-year-old forward has contributed with 11 PPG. Trae Young made his return last week. The star is averaging 17.8 PPG on the season.
The Hawks are 2-3 in their last five home games, covering the spread in two games in that span. They lost the Clippers and beat the 76ers in that span. Atlanta is posting an average of 117.6 points on the year, rating them 115th. The Hawks have conceded 126 or more points in three of their past six games and are squandering an average of 118.5 points, pegging them 23rd in the NBA.
Bulls vs. Hawks Pick
Spread Pick for Bulls vs. Hawks
- Chicago Bulls +5.5 (5 units)
The Chicago Bulls are playing better in the last week and stand at 3-2 in their last five games, including a road win against the Hornets. Chicago played the Cavaliers twice this week and netted two wins. The Atlanta Hawks have been shaky and have dropped six of their past eight games. They were destroyed by 28 points at home against the Spurs on Friday and are 5-7 at home on the season.
Furthermore, Chicago is piling on the points, averaging 129 points in their past four games, including 127 and 126 points in two against the Cavaliers, who are usually tough in the defensive end. This is an ideal considering the Hawks' defense has been exposed, surrendering an average of 127 points in their past five games.
Over/Under Pick for Bulls vs. Hawks
- Under 245.5 (5 units)
I expect this one to go under. Chicago held Cleveland to 111 points on Thursday and is up against an Atlanta team that only managed to score 98 points in the defeat against the Spurs on Friday. The Hawks have been slumping, shooting just 30% and 25 % from deep in their past two games
In addition, Chicago has been hit or miss offensively. They have scored 105 or fewer points in five of their past nine games. Chicago takes a ton of threes, and the Hawks' three-point defense is a strength, ranking 12th in the NBA in three-point defense. The under is a convincing 5-2 in the Bulls’ past seven games.
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