NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks (6-5) vs. Washington Wizards (9-3)

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on
Tuesday when the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards meet at
Verizon Center.


Oddsmakers currently have the Wizards listed as 5-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 200.


Washington won its last outing, a 111-100 result against the Bucks on
November 22. The Wizards covered in that game as a -3-point favorite,
while the 211 combined points took the game OVER the total.


In their last action, Atlanta was a 99-89 winner at home against the
Pistons. They covered the -6-point spread as favorites, while the
combined score (188) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.


Atlanta:

Team record: 6-5 SU,5-6 ATS

Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road

Atlanta is 1-6-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Washington


Washington:

Team record: 9-3 SU,6-6 ATS

Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games

Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


Next up:

Atlanta home to Toronto Wednesday, November 26

Washington at Cleveland Wednesday, November 26



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NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks (6-5) vs. Washington Wizards (9-3)

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks (2-3) vs. New York Knicks (2-5)

The Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.


Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total is sitting at 197.


New York was a 103-96 loser in its last match on the road against the
Hawks. They failed to cover the +6.5-point spread as underdogs, while
the total score of 199 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.


Atlanta:

Team record: 2-3 SU,2-3 ATS

Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games

Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road


New York:

Team record: 2-5 SU,2-5 ATS

Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.

New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games

New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home


Next up:

Atlanta home to Utah Wednesday, November 12

New York home to Orlando Wednesday, November 12


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NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks (2-3) vs. New York Knicks (2-5)

NBA Betting Preview - Chicago Bulls (42-32) vs. Atlanta Hawks (32-41)

2 Eastern Conference teams take the court tonight trying to improve
their playoff seeding and in Atlanta's case, just hang in there to make
the post season.



The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Philips Arena.



Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 184.



Chicago won its last outing, a 94-80 result against the Celtics on March
31. The Bulls covered in that game as a 9.5-point favorite, while the
174 combined points took the game UNDER the total.



Atlanta won its last outing, a 103-95 result against the 76ers on March
31. The Hawks failed to cover in that game as a 12-point favorite, while
the 198 combined points took the game UNDER the total.



Chicago:

Team record: 42-32 SU, 36-37-1 ATS

Current streak: won 2 straight games.



is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Atlanta

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games



When playing on Wednesday are 6-4

Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3

After playing Boston are 7-3

After a win are 4-6



Atlanta:

Team record: 32-41 SU, 31-41-1 ATS



The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Chicago

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago



When playing on Wednesday are 5-5

Before playing Cleveland are 6-4

After playing Philadelphia are 7-3

After a win are 5-5



Next up:

Chicago home to Milwaukee, Friday, April 4

Atlanta home to Cleveland, Friday, April 4







NBA Betting Preview - Chicago Bulls (42-32) vs. Atlanta Hawks (32-41)

NBA Odds: Blazers, Hawks Face Different Challenges as Playoffs Approach

Betting on the NBA isn’t always easy this time of year, not with the
uncertainty that hangs over the playoff picture. For that reason, it’s
difficult to know what to make of fringe contenders like the Portland
Trail Blazers and the Atlanta Hawks. Teams who stand an excellent chance
of qualifying for the postseason, but struggle once they’re there.





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With less than one month remaining in the regular season, the Hawks
will play host to the Blazers, each hungry to collect as many victories
as possible before seeds are clinched in their respective conferences.





For Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Portland, home court in the
Western Conference remains within reach. For Paul Millsap and the
short-handed Hawks, a simple ticket to the playoffs is priority No. 1.





With 40/1 odds of winning the NBA championship, the Blazers are the
more intriguing matchup. The Hawks, at 500/1 odds, are an obvious
longshot.





Still, while one may not rush out to bet on Atlanta to win a title
anytime soon, that doesn?t mean they’re not still capable of being
disruptive down the stretch. The Hawks are an interesting NBA betting
option for individual games, both motivated and competent enough to
compete with the toughest teams in basketball.





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NBA Odds: Blazers, Hawks Face Different Challenges as Playoffs Approach

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers

The fans at Bankers Life Fieldhouse will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Pacers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 183.

Atlanta won its last outing, a 97-90 result against the Thunder on March 3. The Hawks covered in that game as a 6-point underdog, while the 187 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Indiana lost its last outing, a 92-72 result against the Bulls on March 5. The Pacers failed to cover in that game as a 7-point underdog, while the 164 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Atlanta: Team record: 22-15 SU, 18-17-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Indiana The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Indiana

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Miami are 5-5 After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Indiana: Team record: 23-13 SU, 17-19 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 5-5 After playing Chicago are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Atlanta at Miami, Wednesday, March 7 Indiana at Miami, Saturday, March 10

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers

NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 190.

Oklahoma City won its last outing, a 105-102 result against the Magic on March 1. The Thunder covered in that game as a 1-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Hawks were a 99-94 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Bucks. They covered the 4-point spread as favorites, while the total score (193) made winners of OVER bettors.

Oklahoma City: Team record: 29-7 SU, 21-15 ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Dallas are 5-5 After playing Orlando are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

Atlanta: Team record: 21-15 SU, 17-17-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games

When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Indiana are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Oklahoma City home to Dallas, Monday, March 5 Atlanta at Indiana, Tuesday, March 6

NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Atlanta Hawks

Presidents Day NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls when they take their seats on Monday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 181.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 97-77 loser as they battled the Trail Blazers on the road. The Hawks failed to cover in the match as a 5.5-point underdog, while 174 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Chicago was a 97-85 loser in its last match at home against the Nets. They failed to cover the 12-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 182 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta: Team record: 19-12 SU, 15-15-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing New York are 5-5 After playing Portland are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

Chicago: Team record: 25-8 SU, 19-14 ATS

is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing New Jersey are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Atlanta at New York, Wednesday, February 22 Chicago home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, February 22

Presidents Day NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Atlanta Hawks and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rose Garden.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Hawks were a 101-99 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Suns. They covered the 1.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (200) made winners of OVER bettors.

The Trail Blazers were a 74-71 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Clippers. They failed to cover the 2-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (145) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Atlanta: Team record: 19-11 SU, 15-14-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Portland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chicago are 6-4 After playing Phoenix are 3-7 After a win are 6-4

Portland: Team record: 16-15 SU, 16-15 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing LA Lakers are 8-2 After playing LA Clippers are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Atlanta at Chicago, Monday, February 20 Portland at LA Lakers, Monday, February 20

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Portland Trail Blazers

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 178.

Atlanta lost its last outing, a 107-87 result against the Heat on February 12. The Hawks failed to cover in that game as a 4-point underdog, while the 194 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Los Angeles won its last outing, a 94-92 result against the Raptors on February 12. The Lakers failed to cover in that game as a 6-point favorite, while the 186 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Atlanta: Team record: 18-10 SU, 14-13-1 ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Phoenix are 5-5 After playing Miami are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles: Team record: 16-12 SU, 12-16 ATS

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta LA Lakers are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games LA Lakers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Atlanta

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Phoenix are 7-3 After playing Toronto are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Atlanta at Phoenix, Wednesday, February 15 LA Lakers home to Phoenix, Friday, February 17

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Southern Division Preview: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 4-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 190.

In their last action, Miami was a 106-89 winner on the road against the Wizards. They covered the 12-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (195) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

The Hawks were an 89-87 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Magic. They covered the 5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (176) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Miami: Team record: 20-7 SU, 12-15 ATS

is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After playing Washington are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Atlanta: Team record: 18-9 SU, 14-12-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of last 21 games when playing Miami is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing Orlando are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Miami at Milwaukee, Monday, February 13 Atlanta at LA Lakers, Tuesday, February 14

NBA Southern Division Preview: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks

NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total is sitting at 187.

Last time out for Indiana, they were a 104-99 winner as they battled the Jazz at home. The Pacers failed to cover in the match as a 9-point favorite, while 203 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Atlanta was a 99-90 loser at home against the Suns. They failed to cover the 8-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (189) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Indiana: Team record: 17-7 SU, 13-11 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Memphis are 6-4 After playing Utah are 2-8 After a win are 6-4

Atlanta: Team record: 16-9 SU, 12-12-1 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Indiana is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Orlando are 4-6 After playing Phoenix are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Indiana at Memphis, Friday, February 10 Atlanta at Orlando, Friday, February 10

NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks

NBA Preview: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 3½-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game's total is sitting at 179.

The 76ers were a 99-79 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Heat. They failed to cover the 2-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (178) made winners of UNDER bettors.

The Hawks were a 96-77 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Grizzlies. They failed to cover the 4.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (173) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Philadelphia: Team record: 16-7 SU, 16-7 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing Miami are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3

Atlanta: Team record: 16-7 SU, 12-10-1 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Phoenix are 5-5 After playing Memphis are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Philadelphia home to LA Lakers, Monday, February 6 Atlanta home to Phoenix, Monday, February 6

NBA Preview: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks

NBA Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total is sitting at 184.

In their last action, Memphis was a 100-97 winner at home against the Nuggets. They covered the 1.5-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (197) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 100-77 winner as they battled the Raptors on the road. The Hawks covered in the match as a 6-point favorite, while 177 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Memphis: Team record: 11-10 SU, 10-11 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After playing Denver are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Atlanta: Team record: 16-6 SU, 12-9-1 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Memphis

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Toronto are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Memphis at Oklahoma City, Friday, February 3 Atlanta home to Philadelphia, Saturday, February 4

NBA Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Atlanta Hawks and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at AT&T Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 189.

Atlanta was a 97-92 winner in its last match on the road against the Bucks. They covered the 1.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 189 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for San Antonio, they were a 104-102 winner as they battled the Hornets on the road. The Spurs failed to cover in the match as a 4-point favorite, while 206 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Atlanta: Team record: 13-5 SU, 10-8 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 11 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Detroit are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

San Antonio: Team record: 11-7 SU, 8-10 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 8-2 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Atlanta at Detroit, Friday, January 27 San Antonio at Minnesota, Friday, January 27

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. San Antonio Spurs

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

The fans at Wells Fargo Center will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 184.

The Hawks were a 92-89 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Trail Blazers. They covered the 2-point spread as favorites, while the total score (181) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Philadelphia was a 108-104 loser in its last match at home against the Nuggets. They failed to cover the 6-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 212 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta: Team record: 11-4 SU, 8-7 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Portland are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Philadelphia: Team record: 10-4 SU, 11-3 ATS

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Atlanta is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 13 games at home

When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Miami are 3-7 After playing Denver are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Atlanta home to Cleveland, Saturday, January 21 Philadelphia at Miami, Saturday, January 21

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks meet at Philips Arena.

Miami is favored by 2 and the total is posted at 188 1/2.

Last time out for Miami, they were a 118-83 winner as they battled the Pacers at home. The Heat covered in the match as a 7.5-point favorite, while 201 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Hawks were a 76-74 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Bulls. They covered the 10?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (150) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Miami: Team record: 6-1 SU, 3-4 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing New Jersey are 6-4 After playing Indiana are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Atlanta: Team record: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 13 games at home is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Charlotte are 4-6 After playing Chicago are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Miami at New Jersey, Saturday, January 7 Atlanta at Charlotte, Friday, January 6

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

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

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 183.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 100-92 winner as they battled the Heat on the road. The Hawks covered in the match as a 9.5-point underdog, while 192 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Chicago was a 104-64 winner at home against the Grizzlies. They covered the 6.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (168) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Atlanta: Team record: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Miami are 5-5 After playing Miami are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Chicago: Team record: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Memphis are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Atlanta home to Miami, Thursday, January 5 Chicago at Detroit, Wednesday, January 4

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 181.

In their last action, Chicago was a 100-88 loser on the road against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (188) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

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

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 14 of last 20 games

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Chicago are 6-4 After playing Chicago are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

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

is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games at home is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Atlanta

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing are 7-3 After playing are 7-3 After a loss are 9-1

Next up: Atlanta home to Chicago, Thursday, May 12 Chicago at Atlanta, Thursday, May 12

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 178.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were an 86-73 loser as they battled the Bulls on the road. The Hawks failed to cover in the match as a 9-point underdog, while 159 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

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

is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

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

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago

When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing are 8-2 After playing are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: Chicago at Atlanta, Sunday, May 8 Atlanta home to Chicago, Sunday, May 8

NBA Playoff Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks

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