Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

The Milwaukee Bucks (-186) are favored by 4.5 points over the Atlanta Hawks (+156) in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. The game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Both teams are playing well right now, as the Hawks have won four straight games and the Bucks have won seven in a row. Atlanta is 6th in the Eastern Conference with an 11-11 record, while Milwaukee is 5th at 11-9.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +4.5

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-124 in favor of the Hawks.
• Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.
• From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 16 threes.

Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

With a 124-112 win over the Pelicans on Monday, the Hawks improved to 11-11 for the season. Atlanta, playing at home, covered the -9.5 point spread, and the game’s total of 236 points went over the 231.5-point line.

A 10-0 run early in the game helped the Hawks take control, and they maintained their lead by outscoring New Orleans in each of the last three quarters, including a 32-27 edge in the 4th.

De’Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 22 points and 4 made threes at 57.1% in their win over the Pelicans, despite the team shooting just 26.3% from deep. Hunter’s overall field goal percentage was 57.1%, contributing to Atlanta’s 51% shooting from the field.

Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels each added 19 points, with Johnson scoring 10 in the 4th quarter. Hunter also had 9 points in the final period, while Daniels added 4 in the 4th.

The Hawks gave up 112 points to the Pelicans on Monday but still came away with the win. They allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 26 points. In the 4th, they held New Orleans to 27 points.

Atlanta held the Pelicans to 44% shooting from the field and 31% from beyond the arc, where New Orleans hit 13 threes. The Pelicans also went 11/17 from the free-throw line. The Hawks grabbed 40 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Can the Bucks Grab a Win at Home?

The Bucks improved to 11-9 on the season with a 128-107 road win over the Pistons on Tuesday. Milwaukee, favored by 3 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 235 points exceeded the over/under line of 221.5 by 13.5 points.

A key moment in the game was a 14-0 run by the Bucks, turning a 64-55 deficit into a 69-64 lead. Milwaukee then took control, outscoring Detroit 42-28 in the 2nd quarter and 32-29 in the 3rd, entering the 4th quarter with a 110-88 lead.

The Bucks shot 56.2% from the field and knocked down 23 threes at a 56.1% clip in their win over the Pistons. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 28 points, 17 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Damian Lillard added 27 points, hitting 5 threes.

Gary Trent Jr. contributed 16 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis and Taurean Prince each scored 14, with Prince adding 8 points in the 2nd. AJ Green chipped in 11 points off the bench.

Even with a slow start, the Bucks’ defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 19 points to help secure a 128-107 win over the Pistons. Milwaukee gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter but held Detroit to 29 points or less in the remaining quarters, including a 28-point 2nd quarter.

The Bucks limited the Pistons to 11 made threes on 33% shooting from deep. Detroit also went to the line 22 times, making 16 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 6 blocks.