Hawks star point guard Trae Young made himself millions of dollars in endorsement money in the 116-113 victory in Game 1; Atlanta closed as an 8-point underdog.
The Atlanta Hawks continue to surprise as they upset the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but NBA oddsmakers list the Bucks as fairly heavy home favourites again for Game 2 on Friday. The total is set at 226.5.
Hawks vs. Bucks NBA Playoff Odds
On the moneyline for Game 2, Milwaukee is -335 and Atlanta +275. The under 226.5 points is a very slight favourite – the total was 227.5 for Game 1.
Despite leading Game 1 and stealing home-court advantage, the Hawks are still +162 series underdogs (were +330) with the Bucks at -200 (were -556). The favoured result is now Milwaukee in seven at +260. An Atlanta sweep would pay +1800.
The Hawks are still +700 NBA title long shots. The Bucks are +150, having fallen behind the Phoenix Suns (+100) as favourites.
Atlanta is 13-6 against the spread in the past 19 meetings. The under is 4-1 in the previous five.
Atlanta Hawks
Hawks star point guard Trae Young made himself millions of dollars in endorsement money in the 116-113 victory in Game 1; Atlanta closed as an 8-point underdog. Not only was Young absolutely brilliant with 48 points – tying LeBron James for the most by a player at age 22 or younger in a conference or division finals game – and 11 assists, but he had two of the best highlights of the entire season. One was essentially a bounce pass off the backboard in traffic to John Collins, who dunked the ball. The second was a wide-open Young doing a little shimmy before attempting, and making, a three-pointer. It was pure theatre.
Collins had a big game with 23 points and 15 rebounds and so did Clint Capela with 12 points and 19 rebounds. Cam Reddish was active after not playing since late February due to injury but didn’t get in the game. The Hawks are the first team to win Game 1 on the road in three series within a postseason since the 1998-99 Knicks. Atlanta is 8-3 ATS in its past 11 after a win.
Milwaukee Bucks
Coach Mike Budenholzer was criticised for some of his decision-making in the previous serious vs. the Nets, and many are wondering why the Bucks didn’t double-team/trap Trae Young more in Wednesday’s Game 1 vs. the Hawks to get the ball out of his hands. Young scored or assisted on 72 of the Hawks’ 116 points. Milwaukee had been unbeaten at home in these playoffs.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Bucks, and Jrue Holiday added 33 points and 10 assists. However, Khris Middleton was just 6-for-23 from the field and was 0-for-9 from deep, including missing the potential tying three-pointer in the final seconds. He struggled early in the Nets series, too, which is why Milwaukee was down 2-0 there. The Bucks were only 8-for-36 from deep in Game 1. Expect them to be better and win Game 2, but again that spread is way too big.
NBA Playoff Prediction: Who Will Win Hawks vs. Bucks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 24 Jun 3:39am | ATL | -7.5 -110 | O +226.5 -110 |
| Closing 25 Jun 10:00pm | ATL | -8 -110 | O +225 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
| Points |
25.3 |
| Assists |
9.43 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.27 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
28.15 |
| Assists |
6.05 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
62.5 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
1.47 |
| Points |
28.81 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.17 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
1.06 |
| Points |
30.19 |
| Assists |
8.65 |
| Rebounds |
12.81 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
1.48 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
| Points |
25.3 |
| Assists |
9.43 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.27 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
28.15 |
| Assists |
6.05 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
62.5 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
1.47 |
| Points |
28.81 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.17 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
1.06 |
| Points |
30.19 |
| Assists |
8.65 |
| Rebounds |
12.81 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
1.48 |
Injuries
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)
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)
Injuries
| 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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| 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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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 24 Jun 3:39am ATL -7.5 -110 O +226.5 -110 Closing 25 Jun 10:00pm ATL -8 -110 O +225 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
Points 25.3
Assists 9.43
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.27
Blocks 2.05
Points 28.15
Assists 6.05
Rebounds 11
FG% 62.5
Steals 1.63
Blocks 1.47
Points 28.81
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.17
FG% 80
Steals 1.61
Blocks 1.06
Points 30.19
Assists 8.65
Rebounds 12.81
FG% 60
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.48
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
Points 25.3
Assists 9.43
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.27
Blocks 2.05
Points 28.15
Assists 6.05
Rebounds 11
FG% 62.5
Steals 1.63
Blocks 1.47
Points 28.81
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.17
FG% 80
Steals 1.61
Blocks 1.06
Points 30.19
Assists 8.65
Rebounds 12.81
FG% 60
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.48
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Injuries
Bogdan 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 / 21Thanasis 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 / 21Injuries
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.
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.