After getting off to a torrid start, the Milwaukee Bucks are set to entertain another solid Eastern Conference squad in the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
The 10-2 Bucks, who enter with the best record in the NBA, will aim to continue their roll against Atlanta (8-5), winners of three of their last five outings.
Matchup General Information
This contest will take place at Fiserv Forum, with tip-off slated for 8 p.m. These teams will have now played one another three times in a 16-day span, with both sides winning once thus far in the NBA schedule.
Let’s sort out some pertinent information for this clash, which figures to be one of the better NBA matchups today, and then make some predictions to go with the Hawks vs Bucks betting analysis.
Last Game Records
Hawks’ Last Game Record
The Hawks lost on Saturday night to a determined Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, the score being 121-109.
The Sixers star posted a season-high 42 points — which he then turned around and bested on Sunday night.
Backcourt Duo
For the Hawks, the backcourt duo of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray combined for 50 points, an impressive collaboration in NBA player stats.
Atlanta won the rebounding battle — which included a 12-2 advantage on the offensive glass — but couldn’t find its groove from three-point range, shooting 24% from beyond the arc.
Bucks’ Last Game Record
Milwaukee also suffered a defeat its last time out — a 111-93 decision on the road at San Antonio. It was the last leg of a three-game road trip that also included stops in Atlanta and Cleveland.
Against the Spurs, the Bucks were missing a bevy of key pieces including:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Jrue Holiday
- Khris Middleton
- Pat Connaughton
- Grayson Allen
- Joe Ingles
Jevon Carter paced Milwaukee with a 21-point effort, but the team shot a season-low 33% from the field and was down 21 by the middle of the third frame.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Analysis
Milwaukee Bucks
Despite all their success, the Bucks aren’t as offensively explosive as one would think. Milwaukee grades out as a middle-of-the-road squad in points per game (111.9) and is one of the worst shooting teams (44.1% from the field) in the league.
They’ve gone 34.5% from the three-point range (19th in the league) but are the best rebounding group (50.8 per contest).
Bucks’ Defense
The defense is solid, giving up 105.8 points per outing, and the team holds a +6-point differential this season.
We’ll see if the Milwaukee Bucks stats tonight are any better, especially scoring-wise.
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta ranks in the league’s top 10 as it pertains to points per game (115.2), shoots 46.6% from the field, and 32.9% from three.
NBA Team Stats
NBA team stats show that only Detroit (32.8), the New York Knicks (32.5), and the Los Angeles Lakers (30.7) have been worse from behind the arc this year.
NBA Injury Report
Before making a Milwaukee Bucks or Atlanta Hawks prediction, we should take a quick look at who will be in and who’s out with injuries.
On Milwaukee’s side, Giannis (knee) is probable to take part in this one. As are Allen, who is dealing with an illness, and MarJon Beauchamp (calf).
As of this moment, Holiday is a no-go, along with Connaughton (calf) and Middleton (wrist).
The only player listed on Atlanta’s injury report is guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, who has been ruled out for this one with a knee injury.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
Let’s check out the NBA odds today as part of this Hawks vs Bucks betting analysis. Milwaukee is -4 on the point spread at -110, while the Hawks are the same to cover.
On the money line, the Bucks are -174, and Atlanta is a +146 underdog. The total is set at 225.5 points, with the over and under both set at -110.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction
Finally, let’s make our picks for the Hawks vs Bucks betting analysis. With Giannis back, Milwaukee should do a lot better in terms of scoring.
Go with the Bucks to win, but Atlanta to cover. Taking Atlanta to cover should be one of the better NBA picks today.
NBA Pick: Hawks +4 (-110)
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