Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Prediction for Friday November 13 2026
In Friday night action, the Atlanta Hawks will travel to the Windy City to battle the Chicago Bulls. Tipoff is scheduled for November 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST and the scene will be the United Center. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Hawks are a 6.5 point road favorite and the total is sitting at a robust 246.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Atlanta hungry for playoff success
The Atlanta Hawks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs and have committed to defending for head coach Quin Snyder. The Hawks (7-5) have won four of their first six road games and are sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, Atlanta was torched for 68 points during the first half of a 124-114 home loss versus Los Angeles.
Veteran G C.J. McCollum led six Atlanta players in double figures with 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting in 24 minutes off the bench. Nickeil Alexander-Walker missed ten of 14 three-point attempts and finished with 20 points. Onyeka Okongwu added 16 points (6-11 FG) and nine rebounds for the Hawks.
Atlanta currently ranks 17th in the league in defensive efficiency and allows 116.2 points per game. During Tuesday’s loss, the Hawks forced 16 turnovers and converted them into 14 points. Atlanta was outscored 52-42 in the paint and trailed by as many as 20 points.
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Chicago offering no resistance on defense
The Chicago Bulls have made just one playoff appearance in the previous nine seasons and are not equipped to compete for a playoff spot. The Bulls (1-9) are looking to snap an eight-game losing streak and own the second worst record in the Eastern Conference. On Wednesday, Chicago was unable to protect a 14-point halftime cushion during a 124-119 home loss versus San Antonio.
Jalen Smith ended up leading the Bulls in the scoring department against San Antonio putting in 23 points on 8-9 shooting from the field and a very impressive 5-5 from the three point line. Nic Claxton was the second high scorer for the Bulls in the losing effort with 17 points. Patrick Williams ended up getting a total of 7 rebounds in the losing effort to lead the Bulls in that category.
Chicago ranks last in the league in defensive efficiency and is surrendering a shade below 129 points per game. During Wednesday's loss, the Bulls assisted on 33 of 44 made field goals and shot a sizzling 58 percent overall. Chicago outrebounded San Antonio by a 40-33 margin, but committed 19 turnovers which led to 22 points.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Prediction
Pick: Atlanta Hawks -6.5
Chicago rookie F Caleb Wilson exited Wednesday’s loss with a hand injury and is expected to miss the next four-to-six weeks. The Bulls swept the three-game season series against the Hawks by a total of ten points. Atlanta is a disappointing 4-8 ATS, but will get on track against a woeful Chicago squad. Take the Hawks to win and cover on the road.
Pick: Over 246.5
These are the top two teams in the NBA in tempo. The Bulls are a disaster on the defensive end of the floor and have surrendered 125 or more points eight times already this season. The Hawks have taken a small back defensively to start the year and are giving up 116.2 points per contest. Atlanta will score 130 plus points and this game will soar over the total.
Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Hawks win 134-121
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