Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-196) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+162) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks (46-27) are currently on a two-game losing streak and are favored by 4.5 points over the Hawks (34-39), who have won four straight games.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on NBA TV.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Hawks have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. The last three times that the Hawks have hosted the Bucks, the over/under record is 2-1 with the teams combining for an average of 222 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
- Across their five previous road games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Atlanta has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
As the Bucks look to bounce back from a two-game losing streak, they are favored by 4.5 points against the Hawks. In their last game, they were also favored but lost to the Pelicans by a score of 107-100.
For the season, the Bucks have been favored in 61 of their 73 games and have a record of 43-18 in those games. Their ATS record as the favorite is 27-34, with an average scoring margin of +6.5 points per game.
Overall, the Bucks are 32-41 ATS this season, including a road ATS record of 15-21. On the road, they have a straight-up record of 17-19 compared to 29-8 at home.
In terms of their O/U record, the Bucks are 36-37 this season. Their games have averaged 237.2 points per game, compared to today’s line of 225.5. This season, 58 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 225.5.
Milwaukee is currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-27. In their division, they are in 1st place. Against the Eastern Conference, they are 31-14 and 15-13 in non-conference games.
When it comes to scoring, the Bucks are one of the most potent offenses in the league, ranking 4th in points per game at 120.3. However, they have been slightly less effective on the road, averaging 117.7 points compared to 122.9 at home.
Milwaukee is known for their three-point shooting, as they are 4th in the league in made threes per game at 14.4. Overall, they are 6th in three-point percentage at 37%. In terms of pace, the Bucks are 5th in the league at 100.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to free throws, the Bucks are 5th in made free throws per game at 18.8. They are also 2nd in the league in free throw attempts at 24.4 per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Milwaukee is 7th in the league at 49%.
On defense, the Bucks are ranked 22nd in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 58.9% of their games. On two point field goal attempts, the Bucks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.9% and allowing 35.5% from beyond the arc.
Today, the Hawks will look to extend their winning streak to five games as they host the Bucks. Atlanta’s most recent win came against the Celtics, as they won by a score of 123-122. The Hawks were 15.5-point underdogs in that game.
In terms of their ATS record, the Hawks are 27-46 for the season. However, they have covered the spread in their last four games, with their home ATS record at 15-22.
As underdogs, the Hawks are 11-22 this season and have gone 12-21 ATS in those games. Currently, they are getting 4.5 points against the Bucks and have an average scoring differential of -5.6 points per game as underdogs.
The Hawks have seen the over hit in six straight games and have a season record of 40-33 on the O/U. Today’s line of 225.5 is lower than the average O/U line of 236.4 in their games. On average, their games have finished with 239.8 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are in 10th place with a record of 34-39. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 20-26 compared to 14-13 against the West.
At home, the Hawks are averaging 122.7 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA. Overall, they are 5th in the league in scoring at 119.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 6th in the NBA at 100.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks are 6th in the league in made threes at 13.8 per game. However, their three-point shooting percentage is 36%, which is 16th in the NBA.
So far this season, Atlanta has outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Hawks are 20th in the league at 46%.
At this time, the Hawks’ defense is positioned 28th in the NBA, permitting 120.5 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.0% and allowing 38.9% from beyond the arc.
Coming in as 4.5 point favorites, our projections have the Bucks picking up a 118-114 win.
Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+4.5)
- Projecting a combined 232 points, we like the over
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Questionable
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Elbow – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Out
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Hamstring – Probable
- Khris Middleton – Ankle – Probable
- Patrick Beverley – Wrist – Probable
- Damian Lillard – Personal – Out
- MarJon Beauchamp – Back – Probable
