The Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks meet for the second time in just over a week on Sunday after the Bucks claimed the first meeting 120-109.
Milwaukee just recently snapped their two-game losing streak by picking up a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. The Hawks have won 10 out of their last 13 contests overall. However, Trae Young is now out, which changes the dynamic of their team.
This game is bound to be entertaining throughout, but who has the upper hand coming into this one?
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The over is 20-9 in the Bucks last 29 games at home and that could improve once again here. Milwaukee is a team that loves to put up a lot of points with quick offense and fast break opportunities. They could benefit if the Hawks are without their starting center as well, making for a nice opportunity for big points.
On the other hand, the Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their past five games at home. They are going to have a tough time without a number of players available for this contest but have a good chance to keep it close. But once again, if they aren’t able to come in prepared defensively then it may not be that competitive.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks offense has been stellar this year behind their trio of stars on the roster. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the leader of the pack this year, posting 28.5 points, 11.3 rebounds and six assists per game for Milwaukee while positioning himself in the MVP race. Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday have each pitched in as well. The latter has averaged 20.3 and 17.2 points per game. Not to mention the fact that all three of those guys have above average defensive abilities that make it hard to score when they are all out there at the same time.
This Bucks team has had their fair share of rough stretches this year but when they are healthy and ready to play, they are incredibly difficult to beat. Watch for Giannis to have a huge night if he is ready to suit up for this contest.
Atlanta Hawks
Despite winning consistently, the team is facing a number of injuries across their roster that could definitely hurt them in this contest. Trae Young has been ruled out for this game because of his ankle sprain that he suffered a few days ago. He was the leader of their offense before going down, averaging 25.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game. Clint Capela hasn’t been ruled out but is questionable. His loss would not only add another hit to their offense, but their defense will take a large step back – especially against Giannis and Milwaukee.
It seems as if the Hawks will be planning to run their offense through John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic in this matchup, each of whom has been good in their respective roles on this roster. They have proven that they can win without Young and Capela before, but it will be a lot harder in this game against the reigning MVP and company.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bucks vs. Hawks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 25 Apr 1:47pm | MIL | -6 -110 | O +228.5 -110 |
| Closing 25 Apr 11:10pm | MIL | -5.5 -110 | O +229.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
| Points |
28.15 |
| Assists |
6.05 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
62.5 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
1.47 |
| Points |
25.3 |
| Assists |
9.43 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.27 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
30.19 |
| Assists |
8.65 |
| Rebounds |
12.81 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
1.48 |
| Points |
28.81 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.17 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
1.06 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
| Points |
28.15 |
| Assists |
6.05 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
62.5 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
1.47 |
| Points |
25.3 |
| Assists |
9.43 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.27 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
30.19 |
| Assists |
8.65 |
| Rebounds |
12.81 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
1.48 |
| Points |
28.81 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.17 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
1.06 |
Injuries
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Sam Merrill (PG)
Sam Merrill (PG)
Jordan Nwora (PF)
Donte DiVincenzo (SG)
Jeff Teague (PG)
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Khris Middleton (SF)
P.J. Tucker (SF)
Khris Middleton (SF)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Clint Capela (C)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Trae Young (PG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Kevin Huerter (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bruno Fernando (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 17 / 07 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Sam Merrill (PG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 17 / 07 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Merrill has a sprained right ankle and is questionable for Game 6 of the NBA Final. |
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| Sam Merrill (PG) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 09 / 06 / 21 | 10-7 | 7-8-2 | + - |
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Merrill is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Nets. |
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| Jordan Nwora (PF) | Ques Fri | Thigh - 07 / 06 / 21 | 10-8 | 7-9-2 | + - |
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Nwora is bothered by a left thigh contusion, and it is unclear if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Hawks. |
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| Donte DiVincenzo (SG) | out for season | Foot - 28 / 05 / 21 | 12-8 | 8-10-2 | + - |
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DiVincenzo suffered a tendon injury in his left foot and will miss the remainder of the season. |
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| Jeff Teague (PG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 21 / 05 / 21 | 13-10 | 10-11-2 | + - |
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Teague is nursing a sore left knee, and it is unknown if he will dress for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) | Mid June | Knee - 17 / 05 / 21 | 14-10 | 10-12-2 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is battling right patella tendon soreness, and it is anticipated that he will be out until the middle of June. |
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| Khris Middleton (SF) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 16 / 05 / 21 | 14-10 | 10-12-2 | + - |
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Middleton is dealing with left ankle soreness, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| P.J. Tucker (SF) | Prob Fri | Neck - 06 / 05 / 21 | 14-15 | 14-13-2 | + - |
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Tucker exited the previous contest with a neck and jaw injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash with the Rockets. |
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| Khris Middleton (SF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 05 / 05 / 21 | 15-15 | 14-14-2 | + - |
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Middleton missed the last game with right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will take on the Rockets on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 02 / 07 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 30 / 06 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Clint Capela (C) | Prob Thurs | Eye - 29 / 06 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Capela is dealing with right eye inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 29 / 06 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Trae Young (PG) | Prob Sat | Foot - 28 / 06 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Young is nursing a right foot bone contusion, and it is projected he will suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 27 / 06 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 24 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the line up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Kevin Huerter (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Huerter is expected to take on the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals despite left ankle soreness. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 22 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bruno Fernando (PF) | Elig Wed | Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Fernando is serving a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation, and he is eligible to return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 25 Apr 1:47pm MIL -6 -110 O +228.5 -110 Closing 25 Apr 11:10pm MIL -5.5 -110 O +229.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
Points 28.15
Assists 6.05
Rebounds 11
FG% 62.5
Steals 1.63
Blocks 1.47
Points 25.3
Assists 9.43
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.27
Blocks 2.05
Points 30.19
Assists 8.65
Rebounds 12.81
FG% 60
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.48
Points 28.81
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.17
FG% 80
Steals 1.61
Blocks 1.06
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
Points 28.15
Assists 6.05
Rebounds 11
FG% 62.5
Steals 1.63
Blocks 1.47
Points 25.3
Assists 9.43
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.27
Blocks 2.05
Points 30.19
Assists 8.65
Rebounds 12.81
FG% 60
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.48
Points 28.81
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.17
FG% 80
Steals 1.61
Blocks 1.06
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Injuries
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Out indefinitely Illness - 17 / 07 / 21Sam Merrill (PG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 07 / 21Sam Merrill (PG)
Ques Sun Ankle - 09 / 06 / 21Jordan Nwora (PF)
Ques Fri Thigh - 07 / 06 / 21Donte DiVincenzo (SG)
out for season Foot - 28 / 05 / 21Jeff Teague (PG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 21 / 05 / 21Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Mid June Knee - 17 / 05 / 21Khris Middleton (SF)
Ques Sat Ankle - 16 / 05 / 21P.J. Tucker (SF)
Prob Fri Neck - 06 / 05 / 21Khris Middleton (SF)
Prob Fri Knee - 05 / 05 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Sat Knee - 02 / 07 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 30 / 06 / 21Clint Capela (C)
Prob Thurs Eye - 29 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 29 / 06 / 21Trae Young (PG)
Prob Sat Foot - 28 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 24 / 06 / 21Kevin Huerter (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 22 / 06 / 21Bruno Fernando (PF)
Elig Wed Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) Out indefinitely Illness - 17 / 07 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Antetokounmpo is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Sam Merrill (PG) Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 07 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Merrill has a sprained right ankle and is questionable for Game 6 of the NBA Final.
Sam Merrill (PG) Ques Sun Ankle - 09 / 06 / 21 10-7 7-8-2 + - Merrill is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Nets.
Jordan Nwora (PF) Ques Fri Thigh - 07 / 06 / 21 10-8 7-9-2 + - Nwora is bothered by a left thigh contusion, and it is unclear if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Hawks.
Donte DiVincenzo (SG) out for season Foot - 28 / 05 / 21 12-8 8-10-2 + - DiVincenzo suffered a tendon injury in his left foot and will miss the remainder of the season.
Jeff Teague (PG) Ques Thurs Knee - 21 / 05 / 21 13-10 10-11-2 + - Teague is nursing a sore left knee, and it is unknown if he will dress for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) Mid June Knee - 17 / 05 / 21 14-10 10-12-2 + - Antetokounmpo is battling right patella tendon soreness, and it is anticipated that he will be out until the middle of June.
Khris Middleton (SF) Ques Sat Ankle - 16 / 05 / 21 14-10 10-12-2 + - Middleton is dealing with left ankle soreness, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
P.J. Tucker (SF) Prob Fri Neck - 06 / 05 / 21 14-15 14-13-2 + - Tucker exited the previous contest with a neck and jaw injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash with the Rockets.
Khris Middleton (SF) Prob Fri Knee - 05 / 05 / 21 15-15 14-14-2 + - Middleton missed the last game with right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will take on the Rockets on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Sat Knee - 02 / 07 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 30 / 06 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Clint Capela (C) Prob Thurs Eye - 29 / 06 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Capela is dealing with right eye inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 29 / 06 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Trae Young (PG) Prob Sat Foot - 28 / 06 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Young is nursing a right foot bone contusion, and it is projected he will suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 06 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Bogdanovic is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 24 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the line up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Kevin Huerter (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Huerter is expected to take on the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals despite left ankle soreness.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 22 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bruno Fernando (PF) Elig Wed Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Fernando is serving a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation, and he is eligible to return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.