CHICAGO BULLS VS. ATLANTA HAWKS PLAYER PROP PICKS — APRIL 17, 2024 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Total Apex Sports.
The Hawks claimed the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. They have gone 3-7 across their last 10 decisions and come into this matchup on a six-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Bulls are 5-5 in their last 10 contests and recently saw their two-game winning streak end with an overtime loss against the New York Knicks in the season finale.
The winner of this game moves on to face the winninger of the 7-vs.-8 matchup while the loser goes home.
Which player props should you keep a watchful eye on in this crucial matchup?
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Following his 32-point effort against the Pacers, Dejounte Murray is the key player to watch for the Hawks. He currently has -115 odds of scoring more than 23.5 points and -115 odds of scoring less than 23.5 points (via PointsBet)
Here is a look at how his numbers compare to the points total for this matchup.
- In 14 career games against the Bulls, Murray is averaging 15.0 PPG.
- During the 2023-24 season, he averaged 22.5 points per contest across 78 games.
- In 39 road contests, Dejounte is averaging 22.1 PPG.
- The Hawks’ guard has played against Eastern Conference teams 48 times this season. In those contests, he is averaging 21.4 points per outing.
- In 17 matchups against Central Division opponents, he is averaging 22.8 points per game.
- Over his last five outings, Murray has averaged 23.8 points and 7.9 assists per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup five times during that stretch.
Prediction: Dejounte Murray OVER 22.5 points
Meanwhile, the key player to watch for the home team is DeMar DeRozan. He currently has -112 odds of scoring 29.5 points and -108 odds of finishing with less than 29.5 points (via DraftKings).
Do DeRozan’s numbers favorably compare to the projected points total for this contest? Let’s take a closer look at the tale of the tape.
- In 50 career games against the Hawks, DeRozan is averaging 22.2 PPG.
- During the 2023-24 season, he averaged 24.0 points per contest across 79 appearances.
- In 39 home contests, the mid-range assassin is averaging 23.7 PPG.
- The Bulls veteran forward has played against Eastern Conference teams 48 times this season. In those contests, he is averaging 24.3 points per outing.
- In 16 matchups against Southeast Division opponents, DeMar is averaging 23.3 points per game.
- Over his last 10 outings, DeRozan has averaged 29.6 points and 5.6 assists per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup six times during that stretch.
Prediction: DeMar DeRozan OVER 29.5 points
James Tillman’s Player Bulls vs. Hawks Prop Picks
- Player Prop Bet #1: Dejounte Murray OVER 23.5 points
- Player Prop Bet #2: DeMar DeRozan OVER 27.5 points
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