The Milwaukee Bucks will look for the two-game sweep over the Hawks in Atlanta as they look to extend their 2-1 series lead on Tuesday.
The Milwaukee Bucks can take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night. The Bucks are 6-point road favourites to win on the NBA odds, as the Hawks could be without star Trae Young. The total is 221 points.
Bucks vs. Hawks NBA Playoff Odds
On the moneyline for Game 4, the Bucks are -239 and Hawks +199. Both the over and under 221 points are -110. With Milwaukee up 2-1, the Bucks are -2000 favourites on the series line and Atlanta +800. The favoured exact series score is Bucks in five at -139. The long shot is Atlanta winning the next three at +2500.
For the time being, Milwaukee is the -111 favourite to win the NBA title, just ahead of Phoenix (+110). Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the +120 NBA Finals MVP favourite.
Milwaukee is 5-2 against the spread in the past seven meetings. The under has hit in four straight in the series in Atlanta.
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee was arguably outplayed for three quarters of Game 3 but dominated in the fourth by outscoring the Hawks 30-17 to win 113-102 for a 2-1 series lead. Khris Middleton finished with a playoff career-high-tying 38 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter when he outscored Atlanta by himself. He became the first Bucks player with 20 points in a fourth quarter of a playoff game over the last 25 postseasons. He also had 11 rebounds. Antetokounmpo (who was on the injury report with a calf injury) finished with 33 points and 11 rebounds. They became first pair of teammates ever to each record 30 points and 10 rebounds in three games within a single post-season. Milwaukee’s other three starters totalled just 19 points. The Bucks are 2-5 against the spread in their past seven as road favourites.
Atlanta Hawks
This writer predicted the Hawks to win Game 3; they were up 15 in the first quarter and led for much of the first three quarters. However, star guard Young injured his ankle on a freak play late in the third when said ankle landed on the foot of a referee, who was standing out of bounds. Young had to leave the game for a while and clearly wasn’t 100 per cent when he returned; 32 of Young’s 35 points came before the injury. Young is due for an MRI on Monday, so if he’s out then this series will be over in five games. That’s really the problem for the Hawks: They have just one All-Star-calibre player in Young and the Bucks have two. No other Hawks starter had more than 13 points in Sunday’s loss. Bogdan Bogdanovic, who is playing through his own injury, was just 3-for-16. For what it’s worth, the Hawks won Game 1 of the last round vs. the 76ers and then lost the next two before rallying to win the series in seven. Atlanta is 20-7 ATS in its past 27 at home.
NBA Playoff 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 21 Jun 3:44am | MIL | -7.5 -116 | O +155.5 -115 |
| Closing 30 Jun 12:28am | MIL | -9 -110 | O +215.5 -115 |
- 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 21 Jun 3:44am MIL -7.5 -116 O +155.5 -115 Closing 30 Jun 12:28am MIL -9 -110 O +215.5 -115 -
- 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.