Atlanta looks to cover the Hawks-Bulls -4.5 point betting spread on Friday and improve its overall 24-18 mark when they host Chicago in NBA basketball action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Atlanta Hawks as -4.5-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 202.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 102-99 win for the Hawks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Chicago Bulls will try to spoil the party on Friday; they are 21-22 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Atlanta Hawks are 21-21 ATS. Chicago is 17-26 vs the betting total points scored; Atlanta is 17-24-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Chicago injuries news.

The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 16-rated Chicago Bulls taking on the No. 15-rated Atlanta Hawks in this NBA contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively the game matches up Atlanta's No. 20-ranked offense (102.79 PPG) against a Chicago Bulls defense that ranks No. 6 at 101.4 PPG. The Atlanta Hawks have averaged 45.44% from the field per game, more than the Chicago Bulls have managed so far this NBA season (43.43% on average).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Jimmy Butler poured in 24 points and chipped in with 12 assists in a losing cause for Chicago on Tuesday, as the Mavericks rolled to a 99-98 victory over Chicago at United Center.

The Hawks were blown out by Detroit on Wednesday, losing by a 118-95 final at The Palace of Auburn Hills in basketball betting action.

Next Betting Matchups

Chicago home to Sacramento, Saturday, January 21st
Atlanta home to Philadelphia, Saturday, January 21st