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NBA betting action sees the Atlanta Hawks taking on the Chicago Bulls Wednesday April 15th at United Center, Chicago, IL. Cappers Picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.
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Atlanta Hawks (60-21) vs. Chicago Bulls (49-32)
Venue/ Stadium: United Center, Chicago, IL
Time/Date: 8 PM EST Wednesday, April 15, 2015
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls Preview
On the season the Hawks are 50-29-2 ATS and they have an O/U record of 42-39 and the Bulls are 38-43 ATS and they have an O/U record of 41-39-1.
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This season the Bulls are 26-14 at home and the Hawks are 25-15 on the road.
In their last games the Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-86 and the Hawks lost to the New York Knicks 112-108.
While the Hawks have wrapped up the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs the Bulls still have something to play for. If they win tonight and the Hornets beat the Raptors Chicago will get the #3 seed in the East.
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That could be key, as if they are the 3rd seed they will avoid playing the Washington Wizards in the first round, who the Bulls were 2-2 against this season and bounced them from the playoffs last season.
Paul Millsap is still out with a shoulder injury and he will not play in this game. The Hawks look to avoid on their 2nd 3-game losing streak of the season with a win in the Windy City tonight.
The Hawks are coming off a shocking loss to the woeful Knicks where they allowed New York to shoot over 55% from the floor.
Jeff Teague and Kyle Korver went for 19 points each in the New York game, but they failed to show up on defense.
Atlanta may play some of their main players, but it would not be shock if they rested since they already have the East’s best record and this game does not mean anything for them.
The Hawks have won both games facing the Bulls this season and have not swept the season series since the 2008-2009 season.
Derrick Rose is back for the Bulls and he has averaged 27.6 ppg in his last 9 home games facing the Hawks. This season Chicago is 32-18 with him in the lineup and 10-10 when he is out.
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Joakim Noah may miss this game with a knee injury. One key match up is in the paint between Pau Gasol and Al Horford, who scored 18 in the recent Atlanta loss to the Knicks.
NBA Betting Trends
* Atlanta is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
* Atlanta is 22-7-1 ATS in their last 30 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
* Chicago is 6-17 ATS in their last 23 games following a ATS win.
* Chicago is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
* Chicago is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games against the Hawks.
4* Cappers NBA Free Pick
I think the Hawks will give some rest to key players and since the Bulls still have something to gain with a win they will get the W and cover tonight at home.
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