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Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle

Staff Writer

The Atlanta Hawks (34-39) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (46-27) to State Farm Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Bucks vs. Hawksodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1.

The Hawks are coming off a 123-122 home overtime win over the Boston Celtics Thursday, covering as a 16-point underdog. G Dejounte Murray had 44 points, 7 boards and 7 assists. They are just 27-46 against the spread (ATS) on the season but have covered in 4 straight games and in 5 of their last 7. Atlanta has won 7 of its last 8 at home and is 3-2 ATS in its last 5 games as an underdog.

The Bucks lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 107-100 Thursday, failing to cover as a 2-point road favorite. Milwaukee has lost 3 of its last 5 games and is 2-3 ATS in those. The Bucks are 32-40-1 ATS on the season and are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 on the road. Milwaukee is led by F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 30.7 points per game.

Bucks at Hawks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks -166 (bet $166 to win $100) | Hawks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -3.5 (-110) | Hawks +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bucks at Hawks key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) probable
G Damian Lillard (personal) out
G Khris Middleton (ankle) probable

Hawks

G Saddiq Bey (knee) out
C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
G Trae Young (finger) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bucks at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 118, Hawks 116

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bucks are the better team and should come out on top, but they aren't worth a play at a juiced -166. The Hawks are surging and have value as an underdog, but their spread is the better option here.

Against the spread

BET HAWKS +3.5 (-110).

Atlanta is surging, and Murray has been carrying most of the load. The Hawks have won 4 straight at home, 2 of those coming against the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics.

Atlanta has scored at least 120 in 4 straight games and have the offensive firepower to hang with the Bucks, who will be without Lillard, their second-leading scorer. Milwaukee has lost 3 of its last 5 and struggled to cover on the road in March. It is 3-4 ATS on the road in the calendar month.

Considering the trends for both teams and Atlanta's recent success against quality opponents, back HAWKS +3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 223 (-110).

If there's one thing both teams have in common, it is that they have scored with ease as of late. The Bucks have tallied at least 114 in 6 of their last 7. They are 4-2-1 O/U in that stretch.

Atlanta is 40-33 O/U on the season and has gone Over in 6 straight games. It has scored at least 115 in its last 5 and has allowed at least 118 in 4 of its last 6.

LEAN OVER 223 (-110).

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