The Atlanta Hawks (31-33) visit Fiserv Forum Wednesday to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (41-25). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Hawks vs. Bucks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Bucks are coming into this battle following a 142-115 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Milwaukee covered as a 13.5-point favorite and has now covered three straight outings and four of its last five games.
The Bucks have won five straight games straight up (SU) and have soared to third in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is led by two-time MVP F Giannis Antetokounmpo who is averaging 29.4 points per game.
The Bucks are just 30-36 against the spread (ATS) this season, but that’s slightly better than the Hawks’ 28-36 ATS record. Atlanta is just 31-33 SU on the season and a mere 4-6 ATS over its last 10 games.
It’s coming off a 113-110 overtime road loss to the Detroit Pistons, the second-worst ranked team in the East. The Hawks are led by G Trae Young who is averaging 27.8 points and 9.4 assists per game.
Hawks at Bucks odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:14 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Hawks +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Bucks -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +5.5 (-108) | Bucks -5.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
Hawks at Bucks key injuries
Hawks
- G Kevin Huerter (shoulder) probable
Bucks (not officially submitted)
- G Grayson Allen (hip) questionable
- F George Hill (neck) questionable
[tipico]
Hawks at Bucks odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 126, Hawks 118
Money line
PASS.
The Bucks (-240) are too expensive for my liking, and I wouldn’t bet on an upset either given the Hawks (+190) are just 12-20 on the road while the Bucks are 23-12 at home.
PLAY: Free, daily sports pick’em contests. Play now!
Against the spread
BET on the BUCKS -5.5 (-112).
Atlanta is coming in with an awful road record ATS and it’s no better it is a road underdog.
The Hawks are just 6-14 ATS this season as road ‘dogs, but they’re 2-0 SU and ATS in two home games against the Bucks this season. Milwaukee is 11-20 ATS as a home favorite.
While not much better situationally ATS, the Bucks have been playing better as of late, covering three straight spreads compared to Atlanta which has failed to cover its last two games.
These teams respectively rank second (Hawks) and third (Bucks) in offensive rating. Defensively is where they separate with the Bucks 11th and the Hawks 26th.
The Bucks just put up 142 points on the 14th-ranked defense of the Thunder and they should be able to abuse the Hawks’ defense. The Bucks also beat the Hawks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals last season and would have covered a 5.5-point spread in each win.
Over/Under
BET the OVER 237.5 (-110).
The Bucks have gone over the projected total in eight of their last 10 games, having posted 130 or more points in three of their last five. They’re 2-2 O/U in their last 10 games on totals that are over 237 points.
The Bucks rank fifth in pace on the season and are 34-32 O/U.
The Hawks are 6-4 O/U across their last 10 outings and have put up 115 or more in three of five. They’re 35-29 O/ on the season. If there’s something both teams know how to do well, it’s cover the projected total.
Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, Sportsbook Wire’s official sportsbook partner in CO, NJ and soon IA. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Additional NBA sports coverage:
HoopsHype | Celtics Wire | LeBron Wire | Lonzo Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA).
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1622]