Milwaukee Bucks (27-22) vs. Atlanta Hawks (23-28)
February 7, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks +6; Over/Under: 239.5
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks meet Friday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Thunder, beat the Hornets, and they play the 76ers, Warriors, and Timberwolves next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.3 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.8 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.1 points and 4.6 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Spurs, beat the Pistons, and then play the Wizards, Magic, and Knicks next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.2 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have lost seven of their last nine games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Hawks’ last seven games at State Farm Arena.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a road win.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have lost nine of their last 10 games.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Bucks’ last nine games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hawks’ last four games has gone OVER the total points line.
Hawks vs Bucks Injury Report
The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela, and Kobe Bufkin. Trae Young is probable despite an Achilles issue.
Liam Robbins is out for the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable with a calf injury. Kyle Kuzma is questionable after being traded from the Wizards.
Hawks vs Bucks Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks continue to run hot and cold and there’s a chance they could be without Antetokounmpo, so check the injury report before betting. I still don’t want anything to do with the Hawks, who weren’t good to begin with, but just had a fire sale. The Hawks traded De’Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and others, and of course that’s on top of Jalen Johnson being out for the season. Trae Young is Will Smith standing in that empty room. I’m not sure how anybody is backing the Hawks with confidence given the shake-up of the roster. Who knows when Terance Mann, Caris LeVert, and others will be cleared to play for the Hawks. Give me the Bucks in a comfortable road win.
