The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks face off in a crucial Play-In tournament matchup at the United Center in Chicago. Holding home-court advantage, the Bulls enter as favorites (-3.0 point spread) on the moneyline, with both teams vying for the coveted eighth seed and a first-round playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.
Bet on Basketball with 1xBetBasketball: NBA Play-in Tournament
Where to Watch: ESPN
Venue: United Center, Chicago
Date: 18.04.2024 04:30
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls defied expectations this season, overcoming injuries and roster changes to remain competitive in the East. DeMar DeRozan emerged as a scoring machine, averaging over 25 points per game and providing consistent leadership. Zach LaVine's injury had a huge influence on the Bulls, but Nikola Vucevic's presence on the inside was a welcome strength. Despite a strong showing, the Bulls' late-season struggles landed them in the ninth seed (39-43 record) after losing a heartbreaker to the New York Knicks in their final regular-season game.
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks, led by the dynamic backcourt of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, aimed to improve on their poor previous seasons. However, inconsistency plagued them throughout the regular season, with injuries and defensive lapses hindering their progress. Young's explosive scoring remained a highlight, but the team struggled to find a consistent identity with many of their top players, including Young, missing in action for significant chunks of the season. The Hawks' season ended with a losing streak that threatened to drop them out of the Play-in places. They were routed 157-115 by the Indiana Pacers in their regular season finale for their sixth consecutive loss and finished with a 36-46 record.
Betting Odds
1XBET has the Chicago Bulls as a 1.63 favorite on the Moneyline, with the underdog priced at 2.28 odds. Bet365 prices the spread at 1.95 for the Atlanta Hawks (+3.0) and a -3.0 for the favorites at 1.86. On Betway, over 220.5 is listed at 1.81, with the under available at 1.76 odds. Read more here.
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