Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec 21 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks matchup is one of six NBA games scheduled on Sunday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. Back on Oct. 27, the Bulls defeated the Hawks 128-123 at United Center.

After a hot start to their season, the Bulls (12-15) ran into a rough patch and have since struggled to win consistently. Meanwhile, the Hawks (15-14) have done slightly better for themselves, going above .500 for now.

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Bulls (+121) vs Hawks (-133)

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Spread: Bulls (+3.5) vs Hawks (-3.5)

Total: Bulls -113 (o245.5) vs Hawks -111 (u245.5)

Editor's Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Preview

The Bulls have won three of their last four games. On Friday, they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-125. Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis scored 24 points apiece in this victory.

On the other hand, the Hawks have lost three of their last four outings. On Friday, they absorbed a 126-98 defeat at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 23 points, two rebounds, and four assists in this loss.

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Predicted Starting 5s

Bulls

PG: Tre Jones | SG: Josh Giddey | SF: Isaac Okoro | PF: Matas Buzelis | C: Nikola Vucevic

Hawks

PG: Dyson Daniels | SG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker | SF: Zaccharie Risacher | PF: Jalen Johnson | C: Onyeka Okongwu

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips

Josh Giddey's point total is set at 19.5, which is slightly below his season average of 20.1 points per game. Giddey had 17 points on 46.7% shooting from the field in the Bulls' win over the Cavaliers.

Jalen Johnson's point total is set at 23.5, which is nearly identical to his season average of 23.3 points per outing. Johnson had a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds in the Hawks' loss to the Spurs.

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction

The Hawks are favored to win this game against the Bulls, who might be missing the services of Coby White (ankle) on Sunday.

Edited by Simoun Victor Redoblado