Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks 3/1/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Mar. 01, 2019
TV: NBCH
Latest Odds : ATL -3.5 Total 230
The Chicago Bulls are set to visit State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia for an Eastern Conference matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The Chicago Bulls currently sit towards the bottom of the East with a 17-45 record, but they are looking to expand off their recent road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, 109-107. Zach LaVine led the way for the Chicago Bulls with 30 points and 5 rebounds. Laure Markkanen was able to hit the double-double mark as he contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Atlanta Hawks are in the rebuilding phase which has them towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 21-41 record, but they are looking to expand off their recent home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in OT, 131-123. Trae Young led the way for the Atlanta Hawks with 36 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds. John Collins was able to have a big game as well as he contributed 34 points and 8 rebounds.
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Zach LaVine is the leading scorer for the Chicago Bulls as the 5th year guard is averaging 23.2 PPG while also contributing 4.5 APG. Lauri Markkanen is averaging just shy of a double-double for the Bulls as the former Arizona star is contributing 19.4 PPG and 9.1 RPG. Kris Dunn is the leading assists guy for Chicago as he is averaging 6.2 APG while also contributing 11.3 PPG. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 45.2% from the field this season while connecting on 35.5% of their three-point attempts.
John Collins is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Atlanta Hawks as the former 1st round pick is averaging 19.5 PPG and 9.5 RPG. Rookie Trae Young is having a solid 1st season in Atlanta as he is averaging 17.8 PPG and 7.7 APG. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 45.2% from the field this season while connecting on 35.1% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Bulls are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win.
Over is 3-0-1 in Bulls last 4 road games.
Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Over is 5-0 in Hawks last 5 Friday games.
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Hawks -3.5
The Atlanta Hawks have the better young tandem of Trae Young and John Collins, and they have been playing great ever since the all-star break. Atlanta has covered the spread in 4 consecutive home games and is just the better overall team. Chicago is in contention for the #1 overall pick and they don’t want to blow their chances at Zion Williamson. Atlanta wins and covers, 125-118.