Hawks vs. Bucks Prediction & Odds
The first-place Hawks head to Milwaukee to take on the division-leading Bucks Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET. Can the Hawks cover the 5.5-point spread as road underdogs?
The Atlanta Hawks are 4-1 on the season. Their best wins came over the Magic and the Pistons. Their only loss was against the Hornets. The Hawks are 2-3 ATS on the year.
The Milwaukee Bucks are 4-0 on the year. Their best wins were over the 76ers and the Nets. They’ve yet to lose this season. The Bucks are a perfect 4-0 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
531 Atlanta Hawks +5.5 at 532 Milwaukee Bucks -5.5; o/u 228
8:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, October 29, 2022
Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
Hawks vs. Bucks Public Betting Information
The public is favoring the Bucks in this game. Our NBA Public Betting Information page shows that 58% of public bets are on Milwaukee -5.5 in this contest. Do note that those numbers are subject to change and could be different once tipoff rolls around.
Atlanta Hawks DFS Spin
The Hawks topped the Pistons in blowout fashion Friday night, winning 136-112. Atlanta’s depth was on full display as 6 players scored 10 points or more in Detroit. The Hawks’ leading scorers were guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Young posted 36 points and 12 assists on 12-20 shooting while Murray poured in 26 points and recorded 5 dimes while shooting 12-21 from the field. Both players should have some value for Atlanta’s game in Milwaukee on Saturday.
For bigs, I’d consider Atlanta’s John Collins. The Hawks’ big man is averaging 16 points and 10.4 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 57.1% from the field. In addition to those numbers, Collins is also averaging 1 made three-pointer per game and is recording 2.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game. He should be able to help your DFS lineup in multiple categories on Saturday.
Milwaukee Bucks DFS Spin
For the Bucks, everything revolves around their two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak was dominant in Friday’s home win over the Knicks, posting 30 points, 14 boards, and 9 dimes. He shot 50% from the field against New York. Antetokounmpo is widely considered the best player in the world, and his numbers this season back that up. Giannis is averaging 34.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game on the year. He’s a must-start in all DFS formats because of his ability to contribute in so many statistical categories.
For a value play, I’d consider Milwaukee forward Bobby Portis. He’s averaging a double-double on the season (14 points, 10.3 rebounds) and he’s shooting an efficient 38.5% on three-pointers so far in 2022. He does come off the bench, but this works to his advantage as he gets to go against other teams’ second units, who have a hard time matching his hustle and skill.
Hawks vs. Bucks NBA Betting Trends
Atlanta is 7-18 ATS in their last 25 road games.
Atlanta is 8-17 ATS in their last 25 games against a team with a winning percentage of .600 or better.
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Milwaukee.
The under is 12-3 in Milwaukee’s last 15 games overall.
Hawks vs. Bucks NBA Prediction:
Both of these teams are playing on 0 days rest as they both had games on Friday night. The difference is that Milwaukee didn’t have to travel after their win over the Knicks on Friday, while Atlanta did. The Bucks are third in the NBA with an average point differential of +11 and they’re first in the NBA with a defensive efficiency of 0.957. I think Giannis and the Bucks keep it rolling and improve to 5-0 against the number on the season.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE BUCKS -5.5
