Monday, May 2, 2011

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

The Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 178.

Atlanta won its last outing, an 84-81 result against the Magic on April 28. The Hawks managed to cover in that game as a 1.5-point underdog, while the 165 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

In their last action, Chicago was a 116-89 winner at home against the Pacers. They managed to cover the 9-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (205) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Atlanta: Team record: 44-38 SU, 37-45 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Chicago

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Chicago are 8-2 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Chicago: Team record: 62-20 SU, 50-31-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing are 4-6 After playing Indiana are 8-2 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Atlanta at Chicago, Wednesday, May 4 Chicago home to Atlanta, Wednesday, May 4

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

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