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The Atlanta Hawks (14-12) and Milwaukee Bucks (12-11) meet Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the NBA Cup East Semifinal. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET (TNT). 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: Hawks lead 1-0; Atlanta won 119-104 at Milwaukee Dec. 4 as a 4-point underdog as the Under (236.5) cashed
The Hawks have caught fire since Nov. 27, going 7-1 straight up (SU) with a 5-3 against the spread (ATS) mark in the previous 8 outings. The Over has a slight 3-2 edge in the past contests.
These teams just met Dec. 4, with Atlanta winning 119-104. The Hawks hit 44.1% (45-of-102) from the field, while hitting 28.1% (9-of-32) from behind the 3-point line. F Jalen Johnson led the way with 23 points and 13 rebounds, while C Clint Capela hauled in 17 rebounds.
The Bucks have won back-to-back games, but Milwaukee has failed to cash in either of the outings. The Bucks are just 6-9-1 ATS in the past 16 games, while the Over has hit in 2 in a row, and 6 of the past 9 contests.
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 12:20 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Bucks -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Hawks +3.5 (-105) | Bucks -3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Hawks at Bucks key injuries
Hawks
- G Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) probable
- F De’Andre Hunter (knee) probable
- F Jalen Johnson (ankle) questionable
- G Trae Young (Achilles) probable
- C Cody Zeller (personal) out
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- F Khris Middleton (ankle) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 115, Hawks 109
Moneyline
The BUCKS (-175) are a little on the pricey side straight up, especially since the Hawks (+145) have been on fire lately.
However, Atlanta is risky with Johnson carrying a questionable tag. If he is unable to play, that would be a big blow to the chances of the Hawks.
Against the spread
Play BUCKS -3.5 (-115) lightly, as they have struggled against the number lately. However, again, Milwaukee has less injury issues. The fact Johnson is a question mark for the Hawks +3.5 (-105) changes things.
Milwaukee has failed to cover the past 2 games, but it isn’t failed to cover 3 or more in a row since an 0-5 ATS skid from Oct. 25-Nov. 2.
Atlanta has been hot lately, but it is 5-6 ATS in the past 11 games since Nov. 20.
Over/Under
UNDER 231.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.
It might take both teams a while to settle in, figuring out the background for shooting at T-Mobile Arena. Plus, it’s a matinee game in Vegas, so that could be problematic.
The Over has a slight 3-2 edge in the past 5 games for the Hawks, while going 6-4 across the previous 10 outings. As far as the Bucks are concerned, the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 games, but again, the total went low in the first meeting Dec. 4.
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