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Chicago @ Atlanta

Current Records: Chicago 26-37; Atlanta 34-30

What to Know

The Atlanta Hawks will be returning home after a three-game road trip. They and the Chicago Bulls will face off at 8 p.m. ET May 1 at State Farm Arena without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

The Hawks have to be aching after a bruising 126-104 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Atlanta was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 65-46. The losing side was boosted by point guard Trae Young, who had 32 points. Young's performance made up for a slower contest against Philadelphia this past Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Chicago came up short against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, falling 108-98. Point guard Coby White put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 21 points and seven assists.

Atlanta is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. Now might not be the best time to take Atlanta against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.

The Hawks had enough points to win and then some against the Bulls in the teams' previous meeting in April, taking their matchup 120-108. Will Atlanta repeat their success, or does Chicago have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: State Farm Arena -- Atlanta, Georgia
  • TV: Bally Sports - Southeast
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hawks are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -113

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Series History

Atlanta have won 11 out of their last 20 games against Chicago.

  • Apr 09, 2021 - Atlanta 120 vs. Chicago 108
  • Dec 23, 2020 - Atlanta 124 vs. Chicago 104
  • Dec 28, 2019 - Chicago 116 vs. Atlanta 81
  • Dec 11, 2019 - Chicago 136 vs. Atlanta 102
  • Nov 06, 2019 - Chicago 113 vs. Atlanta 93
  • Mar 03, 2019 - Atlanta 123 vs. Chicago 118
  • Mar 01, 2019 - Chicago 168 vs. Atlanta 161
  • Jan 23, 2019 - Atlanta 121 vs. Chicago 101
  • Oct 27, 2018 - Chicago 97 vs. Atlanta 85
  • Mar 11, 2018 - Chicago 129 vs. Atlanta 122
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Chicago 113 vs. Atlanta 97
  • Oct 26, 2017 - Chicago 91 vs. Atlanta 86
  • Apr 01, 2017 - Chicago 106 vs. Atlanta 104
  • Jan 25, 2017 - Atlanta 119 vs. Chicago 114
  • Jan 20, 2017 - Atlanta 102 vs. Chicago 93
  • Nov 09, 2016 - Atlanta 115 vs. Chicago 107
  • Mar 28, 2016 - Atlanta 102 vs. Chicago 100
  • Feb 26, 2016 - Atlanta 103 vs. Chicago 88
  • Feb 10, 2016 - Atlanta 113 vs. Chicago 90
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Atlanta 120 vs. Chicago 105