Hawks vs. Bulls prediction and picks, November 13, 2026
Atlanta Hawks (7-5) at Chicago Bulls (1-9), , United Center in Chicago.
On the board since November 10, 2026 · numbers refreshed Nov 13, 1:16 PM ET
Our picks for Hawks-Bulls
A pick made before tip, with grading after the final
- SpreadHawks -6.5 −110Model 54.3% vs 52.4% to break evenSlim edge +1.9Posted
- TotalOver 244.5 −113Model 50.4% vs 53.1% to break evenNo edge −2.6Posted
- MoneylineHawks to win −249Model 71.6% vs 71.3% to break evenSlim edge +0.3Posted
| Market | Open | Now | Model fair | Model minus market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls spread | +6.5 | +7.5 | +8 | +0.5 |
| Total points | 246.5 | 245.5 | 244.7 | −0.8 |
A look ahead at the Hawks vs. Bulls matchup
- The Hawks are 7-5 and 4-1 in their last 5, with 118.2 scored and 116.2 allowed each game.
- With a 1-9 record, including 0-5 in the last 5, the Bulls score 113.3 and allow 128.8 per game.
- Hawks average 106.4 possessions a game (2nd in the league) and Bulls 106.3 (3rd); our total of 244.7 sits 0.2 points above the 244.5 on the board.
- With a 43.7% field-goal rate, the Bulls score 113.3 a game, while the Hawks allow 116.2.
- Hawks list 4 out: Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, Asa Newell, Henri Veesaar.
- Bulls list 2 out: Tobe Awaka, Caleb Wilson.
- Season form contributes 9.7 and home court contributes 1.7 to the model's Hawks 8.0-point favorites line, and it gives the Hawks a 71.6% win chance.
Injuries
Hawks injuries
- Out Mouhamed Gueye F · foot · expected return Dec 12
- Out Keshon Gilbert G · knee · expected return Nov 20
- Out Asa Newell F · toe · expected return Nov 20
- Day-To-Day Kingston Flemings G · back · expected return Nov 13
- Out Henri Veesaar C · knee · expected return Jul 1, 2027
Bulls injuries
- Out Tobe Awaka F · back · expected return Nov 14
- Day-To-Day Dailyn Swain G · back · expected return Nov 13
- Day-To-Day Norman Powell G · shoulder · expected return Nov 13
- Out Caleb Wilson F · hand · expected return Dec 13
Official league injury report: 12:45 AM ET, Nov 13 PDF.
Team numbers for the season
| Per game | ATL | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 118.2 6th | 113.3 16th |
| Rebounds | 43.8 16th | 43.3 17th |
| Assists | 31.7 1st | 26.0 19th |
| Field goal | 45.3% 21st | 43.7% 26th |
| 3-point | 35.1% 15th | 28.9% 30th |
| Free throw | 76.3% 23rd | 76.1% 24th |
| Turnovers | 15.1 14th | 16.4 19th |
| Possessions | 106.4 2nd | 106.3 3rd |
Small type shows league rank, with 12 and 10 games played. The better side is shown in bold.
Standings at a glance
| ATL | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 4th East | 14th East |
| Record | 7-5 | 1-9 |
| Games back | 3 | 8 |
| Home / road | 3-3 / 4-2 | 0-4 / 1-5 |
| Last 10, streak | 5-5, L1 | 1-9, L8 |
| Point differential | +2.1 | −15.5 |
| Projected wins | 43.0 | 21.4 |
| Playoff chance | 83.8% | 2.3% |
The rest of the season was simulated 10,000 times to create these projections. See the NBA futures page for the full table.
Leaders of the season
Hawks leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | G | 12 | 30.9 | 21.9 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 41.7 | 37.3 | 86.8 |
| Jalen Johnson | F | 9 | 33.7 | 19.2 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 44.9 | 20.5 | 82.0 |
| Aaron Wiggins | G | 12 | 26.0 | 14.9 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 46.3 | 41.9 | 63.6 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | F | 12 | 29.6 | 13.7 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 49.2 | 32.7 | 73.3 |
| CJ McCollum | G | 12 | 25.6 | 13.6 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 41.4 | 35.5 | 84.0 |
Bulls leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | G | 8 | 28.9 | 19.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 39.8 | 30.9 | 79.7 |
| Caleb Wilsonout | F | 10 | 30.7 | 18.9 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 42.0 | 32.4 | 73.2 |
| Matas Buzelis | F | 10 | 26.3 | 13.5 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 42.9 | 31.4 | 83.3 |
| Jalen Smith | F | 10 | 23.9 | 12.8 | 7.4 | 1.9 | 53.3 | 36.7 | 75.0 |
| Tre Jones | G | 10 | 18.7 | 10.6 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 48.6 | 40.0 | 78.9 |
Expected starters and rosters
Hawks starters
- F Onyeka Okongwu
- F Jalen Johnson
- G Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- G Dyson Daniels
- G Kingston Flemings
Confirmed lineups post about 30 minutes ahead of tip, and the starting five here comes from the Nov 9 game.
Full Hawks roster (18)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | G | 6' 5" | 28 |
| 5 | Dyson Daniels | G | 6' 7" | 23 |
| 10 | RayJ Dennis | G | 6' 2" | 25 |
| 0 | Luguentz Dort | G | 6' 4" | 27 |
| 20 | Zuby Ejiofor | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 8 | Dorian Finney-Smith | F | 6' 7" | 33 |
| 4 | Kingston Flemings | G | 6' 3" | 19 |
| 00 | Keshon Gilbert | G | 6' 4" | 23 |
| 18 | Mouhamed Gueye | F | 6' 11" | 24 |
| 1 | Jalen Johnson | F | 6' 8" | 24 |
| 24 | Corey Kispert | F | 6' 6" | 27 |
| 31 | Jock Landale | C | 6' 11" | 31 |
| 3 | CJ McCollum | G | 6' 3" | 35 |
| 14 | Asa Newell | F | 6' 11" | 21 |
| 17 | Onyeka Okongwu | F | 6' 10" | 25 |
| 13 | Henri Veesaar | C | 7' 0" | 22 |
| 2 | Aaron Wiggins | G | 6' 5" | 27 |
| 22 | Jalen Wilson | F | 6' 6" | 26 |
Bulls starters
- F Jalen Smith
- F Isaac Okoro
- F Matas Buzelis
- F Caleb Wilsonout
- G Josh Giddey
Confirmed lineups post about 30 minutes ahead of tip, and the starting five here comes from the Nov 11 game.
Full Bulls roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tobe Awaka | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 14 | Matas Buzelis | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 9 | Nic Claxton | C | 6' 11" | 27 |
| 12 | Zach Collins | F | 6' 9" | 28 |
| 2 | Noa Essengue | F | 6' 11" | 19 |
| 3 | Josh Giddey | G | 6' 7" | 24 |
| 15 | Jordan Hawkins | G | 6' 5" | 24 |
| 7 | Buddy Hield | G | 6' 4" | 33 |
| 30 | Tre Jones | G | 6' 1" | 26 |
| 11 | Leonard Miller | F | 6' 10" | 22 |
| 35 | Isaac Okoro | F | 6' 4" | 25 |
| 24 | Norman Powell | G | 6' 4" | 33 |
| 22 | Jaylin Sellers | G | 6' 5" | 23 |
| 25 | Jalen Smith | F | 6' 8" | 26 |
| 5 | Dailyn Swain | G | 6' 7" | 21 |
| 44 | Patrick Williams | F | 6' 6" | 25 |
| 8 | Caleb Wilson | F | 6' 9" | 20 |
Season series and the last five games
Games between the teams this season
- Nov 13 Hawks at Bulls, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Hawks 0, Bulls 3
- Points per game
- Hawks 132.0, Bulls 135.3
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Regular season | Bulls at Hawks | 126-123 | Bulls by 3 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Regular season | Bulls at Hawks | 152-150 | Bulls by 2 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Regular season | Hawks at Bulls | 123-128 | Bulls by 5 |
Hawks last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 | vs Lakers | L 114-124 | −2.5 | L |
| Nov 7 | vs Nets | W 124-121 | −6.5 | L |
| Nov 6 | vs Wizards | W 139-132 | −8.5 | L |
| Nov 4 | @ Wizards | W 120-105 | −1.5 | W |
| Nov 2 | @ Pacers | W 108-104 | −10.5 | L |
Bulls last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 | vs Spurs | L 119-124 | +15.5 | W |
| Nov 8 | vs 76ers | L 121-127 | +9.5 | W |
| Nov 4 | @ Knicks | L 105-135 | +11.5 | L |
| Nov 2 | @ 76ers | L 107-126 | +10.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | @ Celtics | L 111-125 | +14.5 | W |