Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup

Check out our free Hawks vs Bucks prediction for this NBA matchup in Las Vegas. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Hawks have a 14-12 so far this season.
  • The Hawks are averaging 116.7 points per game so far.
  • The Hawks are coming off a 108-100 win vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks face the Hawks at 13-11.
  • Defensively, Milwaukee are giving up 112.3 points per game.
  • The Bucks are coming off a 114-109 win vs. the Hawks.

Hawks vs Bucks Prediction

At 4:30 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-173) will host the Atlanta Hawks (+146) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 227.5.

Currently, the Hawks are 3.5-point underdogs and sit 7th in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks (-3.5) are 6th in the East and have won two straight games.

Hawks vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 14th
  • Betting Odds MIL -3.5, ATL +146 | MIL -173 O/U 227.5

Hawks Preview: Do the Hawks Have What it Takes on the Road?

With a 108-100 win over the Knicks on Wednesday, the Hawks improved to 14-12 on the season. Atlanta, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 208, well below the 237.5 line.

Atlanta turned the game around with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 66-65 to 77-65. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Knicks 34-18, and held off New York in the 4th, where they were outscored 28-27.

De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks to a win over the Knicks, hitting 4 threes at 80% and finishing with 24 points. Trae Young added 22 points and 11 assists, though he shot just 36.4% from the field and 25% from deep.

As a team, the Hawks struggled from three, hitting just 9 threes at a 29% clip and shooting 41.3% overall. Jalen Johnson chipped in 21 points and 15 rebounds, while Onyeka Okongwu scored 8 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.

The Hawks put together a strong defensive performance on Wednesday, holding the Knicks to 100 points. Atlanta's best defensive effort came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 18 points. Overall, they limited New York to 43% shooting from the field.

Atlanta was especially effective at defending the three-point line, where the Knicks shot just 26% with 11 made threes. The Hawks also sent New York to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9. Defensively, the Hawks recorded 5 steals and 7 blocks.

Bucks Preview: Are Milwaukee Ready for a Home Win?

The Hawks improved to 14-12 on the season with a 108-100 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Atlanta, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 208 points fell well short of the 237.5 O/U line.

After trailing early, the Hawks turned the game around with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 66-65 to 77-65. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Knicks 34-18, and held on in the 4th, despite being edged 28-27.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a win over the Magic, scoring 37 points on 62.5% shooting. Damian Lillard added 28 points, with 15 coming in the 4th quarter, and Bobby Portis contributed 22 points, hitting 81.8% from the field.

Milwaukee shot 54.5% overall, but struggled from three, making just 11 threes at a 36.7% rate. Portis hit 2 threes at 66.7%, while Lillard connected on 2 at 40%.

Despite giving up 37 points in the 4th quarter, the Bucks' defense held the Magic to 109 points overall. They had a strong 3rd quarter, allowing just 13 points. Milwaukee limited Orlando's three-point shooting, with the Magic hitting only 6 threes at a 22% rate.

On the boards, the Bucks grabbed 32 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also sent the Magic to the line 27 times, where Orlando made 21 free throws. Milwaukee's defense added 9 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Hawks vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Atlanta has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 118 points per game while allowing 113. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • The Bucks are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • Through their last three games as the underdog, the Hawks have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
  • Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 0-3.

Hawks vs Bucks Prediction

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