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The Milwaukee Bucks (11-9) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (11-11) to Fiserv Forum Wednesday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting, Hawks won 2-1 last season
The Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 128-107 Tuesday, closing as a 3-point road favorite. F Giannis Antetkounmpo led the way with a team-high 28 points. Milwaukee has rattled off 7 straight wins, going 4-3 against the spread (ATS). It is 8-11-1 ATS on the season.
The Hawks have been just as hot, winning 4 in a row. They are coming off a 124-112 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans Monday, closing as a 9-point home favorite. Atlanta was led by F De’Andre Hunter, who scored 22 points. It is 3-4 ATS in its last 7 games and 9-13 ATS on the season.
Hawks at Bucks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:03 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Bucks -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +3.5 (-110) | Bucks -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Hawks at Bucks key injuries
Hawks
- G Trae Young (Achilles) probable
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (tapella) probable
- G Khris Middleton (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 125, Hawks 118
Moneyline
PASS.
The Bucks are playable on the moneyline, but they are a bit too expensive to suggest over the better value on the spread. The Hawks are surging but should struggle against the Bucks Wednesday.
Against the spread
BET BUCKS -3.5 (-110).
The Bucks have covered in 4 of their last 6 games and have won 2 straight games by double figures. In their 7-game win streak, only 2 victories have been by 3 points or fewer.
While the Hawks have won 4 straight games, their main weapon, Young, is shooting just 38.8% from the field on the season. On top of that inefficiency, they are 5-6 ATS on the road. Atlanta’s defense has not been good either and ranks 18th in the NBA.
Considering those trends, back BUCKS -3.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 236.5 (-115).
The Hawks are 4-2 O/U in their last 6 and 15-7 O/U on the season. They have scored at least 117 points in 4 of their last 5 games and have allowed at least 124 points in 3 of their last 6.
The Bucks are 4-1 O/U in their last 5 games, mainly due to an explosive offense. Milwaukee has scored 124 points or more 4 times in those 5 games. Given both teams’ offensive strength, back OVER 236.5 (-115).
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