The Bucks are set to face the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Dec 2. The game is scheduled for 8:00 ET while airing on BSW. Milwaukee enters this game as 6-point favorites with the total set at 251.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Bucks vs Hawks player props and predictions below.
Bucks vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Bucks -6
- Total 251.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec 2
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: BSW
Hawks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 121 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Milwaukee has averaged 126 points per game while allowing 118. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Bucks have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Does Atlanta Have a Shot at a Road Win?
With a matchup against the Bucks on the horizon, the Hawks have a chance to go above .500. So far, they are 9-9 overall this season. In Eastern Conference games, the Hawks are 6-8 compared to 3-1 in non-conference games.
Atlanta is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 137 points versus the Spurs. This output is higher than their season-average of 123.3 points per game. Offensively, the Hawks have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 11th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 8th in percentage and 9th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Hawks’ defense is giving up an average of 122.3 points per contest.
On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 58.4% and allowing 37.2% from beyond the arc.
Can Milwaukee Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
The Bucks have gone 3-2 in their last five games and have an overall record of 13-6. They are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and hold the top spot in the Central division.
In contrast to their season average of 120.5 points per game, the Bucks had a below average performance. They scored 113 points against the Bulls and had a field goal percentage of 44.9%. Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 29.8. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard also brings a PPG average of 25.5 into the game.
At this time, the Bucks’ defense is positioned 23rd in the NBA, permitting 117.9 points per game.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bucks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.0% while allowing 36.1% from downtown.
Bucks vs. Hawks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his points prop of 31.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. In his matchup vs. the Bucks, we are recommending to take the under on Giannis Antetokounmpo and his prop of 31.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 21.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 31.5 Points (-125)
Bucks vs. Hawks Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +6, we have the Hawks as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 251.5 and our model has the Hawks and Bucks finishing with a combined 219 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Hawks +6