The Bucks travel to Dixie after eking out a 111-109 victory in New York on Monday night. It marked the first time in a month they recorded wins in consecutive road contests. The Hawks return home after closing out a four-game swing through California with Sunday’s 112-108 win over the LA Clippers. The Hawks have now claimed victory in two of three outings after falling to defeat in five of their previous six contests including a 1-3 run on home hardwood.

The Bucks have improved to 2.5-point road favourites on the NBA odds since opening at -1.5, backed by 88 per cent of sports bettors. There has been plenty of movement on the total which has vaulted to 236. 5 since it opened at 232.

Bucks vs. Hawks NBA Betting Odds

Wednesday night’s matchup at State Farm Arena marks the fourth and final meeting of the season between these Eastern Conference rivals. The Hawks have tallied decisive victories in two of their first three dates with Milwaukee, including a lopsided 117-98 win when the Bucks came to town on Nov. 7.

With wins in their past two meetings, the Hawks have now won and covered in five of seven regular season clashes with the Bucks, and have also topped the Bucks in four straight home dates while claiming victory by an average margin of 13.3 points. However, that has not produced payouts for sports bettors taking the OVER, which has gone 1-5 in the past six matchups in games played in Atlanta.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks needed a huge second-half effort to eke out their victory over the Knicks on Monday night. Trailing by as many as 17 points in the third quarter, the Bucks steadily chipped away at that deficit with an impressive performance from beyond the arc, draining eight of 11 attempts. Overall, Milwaukee hit from downtown 19 times on the night after going 20-for-48 on threes in Friday’s 138-109 loss in Charlotte. However, that steady production has not been enough to halt a dismal run of slow starts that have seen this team average just 22.6 points per game in the first quarter over their past five outings.

On a positive note, Giannis Antetokounmpo showed no ill effects of his recent injury in Monday’s win. The Greek Freak tallied a team-high 22 points and 10 rebounds in 36 minutes of work, and has recorded at least a double-double in four of five outings, and 27.3 points per game over his past four visits to Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks needed a fourth-quarter rally to get past the Clippers on Sunday. Trailing by as many as 11 points midway through the final frame, the Hawks erased that deficit and sealed the win with a game-ending 21-6 run. Once again, it was Trae Young leading the charge with a game-high 30 points, including 14 points during the Hawks’ fourth-quarter sprint.

Overall, Young has set himself apart while racking up 29.2 points per game over his pat 10 outings. The 24-year-old has also recorded over 10 assists per game over his past 12 outings, and recorded double-doubles in five of seven home dates. However, containing opposing shooters remains a huge challenge. Atlanta has surrendered a stunning 125 points per game over its past seven contests, but have managed to hold the Bucks to just 104 points per game in their past four home tries.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bucks vs. Hawks?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bucks Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.1
Assists	Jrue Holiday 7.39
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.78
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.18
Blocks	Brook Lopez 2.47

ATL

Points	Trae Young 26.22
Assists	Trae Young 10.15
Rebounds	Clint Capela 11.03
FG%	Clint Capela 65.3
Steals	Dejounte Murray 1.51
Blocks	Onyeka Okongwu 1.34

MIL

Points	Khris Middleton 23.8
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	MarJon Beauchamp 66.7
Steals	Brook Lopez 1.4
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.8

ATL

Points	Trae Young 29.17
Assists	Trae Young 10.17
Rebounds	Clint Capela 8.33
FG%	Clint Capela 60.5
Steals	Dejounte Murray 2
Blocks	Onyeka Okongwu 1.33

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Hawks Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.1
Assists	Jrue Holiday 7.39
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.78
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.18
Blocks	Brook Lopez 2.47

ATL

Points	Trae Young 26.22
Assists	Trae Young 10.15
Rebounds	Clint Capela 11.03
FG%	Clint Capela 65.3
Steals	Dejounte Murray 1.51
Blocks	Onyeka Okongwu 1.34

MIL

Points	Khris Middleton 23.8
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	MarJon Beauchamp 66.7
Steals	Brook Lopez 1.4
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.8

ATL

Points	Trae Young 29.17
Assists	Trae Young 10.17
Rebounds	Clint Capela 8.33
FG%	Clint Capela 60.5
Steals	Dejounte Murray 2
Blocks	Onyeka Okongwu 1.33

Injuries

Milwaukee

Wesley Matthews (SG)

Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23

Brook Lopez (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23

AJ Green (PG)

Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23

Brook Lopez (C)

Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23

Pat Connaughton (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23

Grayson Allen (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23

Jevon Carter (PG)

Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23

Khris Middleton (SF)

Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23

Grayson Allen (SG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23

Atlanta

Dejounte Murray (PG)

Elig Thurs Suspension - 24 / 04 / 23

Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)

Prob Tues Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Clint Capela (C)

Prob Tues Calf - 08 / 04 / 23

John Collins (PF)

Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23

De'Andre Hunter (PF)

Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Trae Young (PG)

Prob Tues Groin - 08 / 04 / 23

Dejounte Murray (PG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23

Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)

Out Wed Rest - 05 / 04 / 23

Trae Young (PG)

Prob Wed Illness - 03 / 04 / 23

De'Andre Hunter (PF)

Prob Fri Knee - 30 / 03 / 23

Injuries

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Wesley Matthews (SG)	Prob Wed	Calf - 18 / 04 / 23	1-3	4-0	+ -
Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 23	1-5	6-0	+ -
Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day.
AJ Green (PG)	Ques Wed	Foot - 07 / 04 / 23	2-5	6-1	+ -
Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Brook Lopez (C)	Out Fri	Rest - 06 / 04 / 23	2-5	6-1	+ -
Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest.
Pat Connaughton (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23	3-6	7-2	+ -
Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23	3-6	7-2	+ -
Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat.
Jevon Carter (PG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 03 / 04 / 23	3-6	7-2	+ -
Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Prob Sun	Knee - 03 / 04 / 23	3-6	7-2	+ -
Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23	3-7	8-2	+ -
Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Elig Tues	Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23	3-7	8-2	+ -
Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Atlanta

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Dejounte Murray (PG)	Elig Thurs	Suspension - 24 / 04 / 23	1-1	2-0	+ -
Murray is undergoing a single game suspension for inappropriate conduct towards a game official, and he will be eligible to return against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)	Prob Tues	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	2-5	5-2	+ -
Bogdanovic is dealing with right knee soreness, but he is expected to suit up against the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Clint Capela (C)	Prob Tues	Calf - 08 / 04 / 23	2-5	5-2	+ -
Capela is nursing right calf tightness, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat.
John Collins (PF)	Prob Tues	Back - 08 / 04 / 23	2-5	5-2	+ -
Collins is hampered by low back tightness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
De'Andre Hunter (PF)	Prob Sun	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	2-5	5-2	+ -
Hunter is managing soreness in his left knee, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Celtics on Sunday.
Trae Young (PG)	Prob Tues	Groin - 08 / 04 / 23	2-5	5-2	+ -
Young is laid up with right groin soreness, but it is assumed that he will partake in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat.
Dejounte Murray (PG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23	2-5	5-2	+ -
Murray is bothered by left ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament against the Heat.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)	Out Wed	Rest - 05 / 04 / 23	4-5	6-2-1	+ -
Bogdanovic will not dress for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards as he will receive a day of rest.
Trae Young (PG)	Prob Wed	Illness - 03 / 04 / 23	4-6	7-2-1	+ -
Young sat out the previous game with an illness, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Wednesday's clash.
De'Andre Hunter (PF)	Prob Fri	Knee - 30 / 03 / 23	4-8	7-4-1	+ -
Hunter has missed the previous four games with a bone bruise and muscle strain in his left knee, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday against the 76ers.