THE DUKE SPORTS
Atlanta Hawks (+4) for 2 Units
The Hawks have played the Bulls tough and we don't think they're going away that easy. They've shown their mettle in the post-season and take away a mental lapse here and there and Atlanta would be leading this series now. As for the Bulls, Rose has been the only consistent scorer who has virtually single handedly carried Chicago a game away from the Eastern Conference Finals. Boozer has been inconsistent, Korver continues to be a hot and cold guy, and other than Deng, no other supporting cast member has been a consistent threat. On the other hand, Atlanta's Jeff Teague has stepped up his game given the opportunity, and Joe Johnson and Crawford -- off a bad game, should be back on in their comfortable confines. And we'll look for Josh Smith to stay out of foul trouble and continue to give the Bulls problems down low. Atlanta is a sweet 6-1 ATS as a home dog in this spread range while Chicago has stumbled to a 1-4 mark off a SU win of 10+. Atlanta the call.
Atlanta Hawks (+4) for 2 Units
The Hawks have played the Bulls tough and we don't think they're going away that easy. They've shown their mettle in the post-season and take away a mental lapse here and there and Atlanta would be leading this series now. As for the Bulls, Rose has been the only consistent scorer who has virtually single handedly carried Chicago a game away from the Eastern Conference Finals. Boozer has been inconsistent, Korver continues to be a hot and cold guy, and other than Deng, no other supporting cast member has been a consistent threat. On the other hand, Atlanta's Jeff Teague has stepped up his game given the opportunity, and Joe Johnson and Crawford -- off a bad game, should be back on in their comfortable confines. And we'll look for Josh Smith to stay out of foul trouble and continue to give the Bulls problems down low. Atlanta is a sweet 6-1 ATS as a home dog in this spread range while Chicago has stumbled to a 1-4 mark off a SU win of 10+. Atlanta the call.
TOM FREESE
Bulls at Hawks
10* NBA* NO BRAINER* Chicago Bulls -3.5
Atlanta is 3-7 ATS their last 10 games when playing with one day of rest. The Hawke are 2-10-1 ATS their last 13 Conference Semifinals games. The Hawks are 2-8 ATS their last 10 home games vs. a team road win percentage of over 60%. Chicago is 11-5 ATS their last 16 road games. The Bulls are 35-16-2 ATS their last 53 games vs. a team with a winning record. The Bulls are 7-0 ATS on Thursday. Chicago is 13-4 ATS their last 17 games vs NBA Southeast teams. 10* "N0 BRAINER" PLAY ON CHICAGO -
Bulls at Hawks
10* NBA* NO BRAINER* Chicago Bulls -3.5
Atlanta is 3-7 ATS their last 10 games when playing with one day of rest. The Hawke are 2-10-1 ATS their last 13 Conference Semifinals games. The Hawks are 2-8 ATS their last 10 home games vs. a team road win percentage of over 60%. Chicago is 11-5 ATS their last 16 road games. The Bulls are 35-16-2 ATS their last 53 games vs. a team with a winning record. The Bulls are 7-0 ATS on Thursday. Chicago is 13-4 ATS their last 17 games vs NBA Southeast teams. 10* "N0 BRAINER" PLAY ON CHICAGO -
