The Chicago Bulls (32%) are 1-9 this season, and their most dynamic player, Caleb Wilson, is now sidelined with an injury.
One of Chicago's biggest problems has been rebounding. My Hawks vs. Bulls prediction banks on Onyeka Okongwu taking full advantage, while clearing 7.5 boards.
Let's dive deeper into my NBA picks for Friday, Nov. 13.
Hawks vs Bulls prediction: Atlanta Hawks -6.5
The Atlanta Hawks are playable on the spread up to 53%.
The Chicago Bulls rank dead last with a -15.1 net rating and will be without star rookie Caleb Wilson, who has averaged 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds while soaking up the most usage on the team.
It’ll be tougher for the Bulls to create offense in Wilson’s absence, and the Hawks won’t make their life easier with free points in transition.
The Hawks sit second in assists per turnover, trailing only the Spurs. They will protect the ball, and that should help them pull away.
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Hawks vs Bulls combo
I expect the Hawks to win convincingly against a bad team missing its young star, and Onyeka Okongwu and Dyson Daniels are two players with mouthwatering matchups.
Okongwu has 10+ rebounds against all five teams that have allowed rebounds at a Top-10 rate to his position.
Meanwhile, Daniels is averaging 7.8 helpers over six games vs. bottom-10 opponents in limiting assists to his position.
That point differential matters in the NBA Cup and should keep their minutes safe, even if Atlanta is well ahead.
Hawks vs Bulls combo
- Atlanta Hawks -6.5
- Onyeka Okongwu Over 7.5 rebounds
- Dyson Daniels Over 5.5 assists
Hawks vs Bulls player props
TOP PICK
Hawks player prop: Onyeka Okongwu Over 7.5 rebounds
Okongwu is a target for 8+ boards up to 61%.
He averages 8.1 rebounds per game and 8.5 and should see at least 24 minutes tonight.
The Bulls play at the league’s highest pace and rank 23rd in limiting rebounds to Okongwu’s position.
Okongwu has grabbed 10+ rebounds in all five games against Bottom-10 teams in rebounding vs. position, averaging a strong 11.6.
He should dominate the boards in this game. The NBA Cup matchup also provides a safer minutes floor due to the importance of point differential.
COVERS INTEL: The Bulls rank 28th in defensive rebound percentage and are now without one of their leading board-getters in Wilson. There should be plenty of offensive rebound chances for Okongwu to scoop up.Bulls player prop: Josh Giddey Over 1.5 made threes
Playable to 47%.
Josh Giddey has averaged 5.2 more field-goal attempts per 36 minutes with Wilson off the court, and nearly two of them have come from downtown.
He will take on more of a shoot-first role in his absence, and that’ll compound if Norm Powell is also out or even limited by his back issue.
His usage rate could eclipse 30% in this game, more in line with what we saw a year ago.
Giddey drained multiple threes in 17 of 25 games last year when playing at least 25 minutes in games the opponent was favored by 1-10 points.
- Top picks: 3-3, +0.00 units
- Combos: 1-4, +0.50 units
- Props: 2-4, -2 units
Hawks vs Bulls odds
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- Spread: Hawks -6.5 (50%) | Bulls +6.5 (51%)
- Over/Under: Over 245.5 (52%) | Under 245.5 (49%)
- Moneyline: Hawks 69% | Bulls 32%
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Hawks vs Bulls trend
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How to watch Hawks vs Bulls
| Location | United Center, Chicago |
| Date | Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 |
| Tip off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBA League Pass |
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