Bulls-Hawks Preview

The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Philips Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Bulls were defeated 90-77 by the Heat as 5.5-point underdogs last time out. That game's 167 points fell UNDER the posted total of 197. Aaron Gray had 12 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the loss. Marvin Williams went for 21 points and seven rebounds to lead the Hawks past the Thunder 99-88 on Tuesday night. Atlanta couldn't cover as 12-point home favorites as the game played under the 194-point total listed by sportsbooks. Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games. Atlanta has won 3 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 13-16 SU, 14-15 ATS Atlanta: 18-10 SU, 16-12 ATS Chicago most recently: When playing on Saturday are 9-1 Before playing New Jersey are 4-6 After playing Miami are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 2-8 Before playing Denver are 2-8 After playing Oklahoma City are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Chicago is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Chicago is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta Chicago is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home Atlanta is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Next up: Chicago at New Jersey, Monday, December 29 Atlanta home to Denver, Monday, December 29