The Atlanta Hawks will face the Chicago Bulls in NBA action on Monday night. Atlanta brings a 1-2 record into this Eastern Conference matchup, while Chicago is 2-0 and looking to build on their early momentum. Before tip-off from United Center, continue reading to get my breakdown of this contest, including my Hawks vs Bulls prediction.
Our Hawks vs Bulls Pick
- Pick: Chicago Bulls Moneyline (-105)
- Confidence: 3/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks @ Chicago Bulls
- Date & Time: Monday, October 27, 2025, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- Atlanta has hit some turbulence early in the season. They are sitting at 1-2 after a 117-100 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. They are averaging 109.7 points per game on 43.8% shooting. But they have allowed over 115 points in two of their first three games. They simply must be better on the defensive end of the floor to end their early-season struggles.
- Chicago is off to a 2-0 start. They are averaging 112.5 points per game and grabbing 48 rebounds per game. Big man Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21.5 points and 11 rebounds per game early in the season. He will try to lead Chicago to a third straight win to open its season here.
- Both teams have some key names in their injury reports going into this game. The Hawks have Kristaps Porzingis, Jalen Johnson, and Zaccharie Risacher all listed as game-time decisions. Chicago’s Coby White is out and Josh Giddey is also questionable. Bettors should keep an eye out for information on those players before game time.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first of three regular-season meetings scheduled between these teams this season.
- The Bulls are 2-0 against the spread so far this season.
- Atlanta is 1-2 against the spread through three games.
- Both of Chicago’s games this season have gone under their totals.
- Atlanta has had two of its first three games stay under their totals.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic (Chicago) | Over 19.5 points |
| Trae Young (Atlanta) | Under 10.5 assists |
| Matas Buzelis (Chicago) | Over 16.5 points |
Hawks vs Bulls Model Projection
Score Projection: Atlanta Hawks 104 – Chicago Bulls 113
Win Probability: Atlanta Hawks 40%, Chicago Bulls 60%
Final Thoughts
I’m going to take the Bulls to win as a slight underdog at home on Monday night. Atlanta could have Kristaps Porzingis on the floor for this game, which is undoubtedly a positive for them. But the lack of any consistent defending from the Hawks makes them hard to back on the road here. I’ll go with Chicago to remain unbeaten on the season and to hand the Hawks their third loss in their first four games.
