The Milwaukee Bucks travel to meet the Atlanta Hawks Saturday in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Bucks vs. Hawks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Milwaukee pushed Atlanta to the brink of elimination with a 123-112 win in Game 5 at Fiserv Forum even with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with a hyperextended knee.
The Hawks have their backs to the wall heading into this elimination game. They’re 4-3 SU/ATS in seven home games so far this postseason, including 1-1 SU/ATS in this series.
Bucks at Hawks: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:12 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Bucks +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Hawks -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Bucks +2.5 (-110) | Hawks -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Bucks at Hawks: Key injuries
Bucks
- SF Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) doubtful
Hawks
- SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) probable
- PG Trae Young (foot) questionable
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Bucks at Hawks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Hawks 113, Bucks 106
Money line (ML)
The HAWKS (-145) are up against it tonight and they’ll be able to force a Game 7. It’s especially helpful that Giannis is doubtful for the Bucks, although it sounds like there is a chance he comes back for a Game 7. Atlanta will force that decisive game back in Milwaukee with a win here.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The HAWKS -2.5 (-110) spanked the Bucks last time they had a home game, winning 110-88 as 8.5-point underdogs. They catch a break with Milwaukee’s best player in street clothes and it would be even nicer for them if Young is able to suit up. Roll the dice on the Hawks regardless of Young’s health as Atlanta has surprised throughout these playoffs.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 216.5 (-110) is the lean here even with Giannis doubtful. Atlanta has averaged 111.0 PPG across the last two games, and they coughed up 123 points to the NBA’s No. 1 scoring team in Game 5. The Bucks proved they have plenty of offensive weapons even if Antetokounmpo isn’t with them. The Over is worth a small-unit wager.
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