Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 30/03/2024, 06:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 30/03/2024 at 06:24 in NBA Predictions

The Milwaukee Bucks will head to the Philips Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 34-39 and tenth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 46-27 and second in the Conference standings. 

The Milwaukee Bucks haven't been performing at their peak lately, losing six out of their last 11 games overall. They're now aiming to avoid a third consecutive defeat following a 107-100 loss to the Pelicans on Thursday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with an impressive performance, scoring 35 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and dishing out four assists, while Damian Lillard and Malik Beasley each contributed 20 points. The Bucks rank fourth in the league in scoring, averaging 120.3 points per game, which is only 0.2 points less than what the Hawks allow (120.5). However, defensively, the Bucks have struggled, with a defensive rating of 115.7, ranking 15th, and allowing 116.9 points per game, ranking 22nd. Interestingly, their defense has been more effective in home games, where they allow 115.8 points per game compared to 118.1 points per game in away games. Milwaukee will be missing Patrick Beverley for this match.

The Atlanta Hawks are still in the playoff hunt and are aiming for their fifth consecutive victory after a hard-fought 123-122 overtime win against the Celtics on Thursday. Dejounte Murray led the charge with an impressive performance, scoring 44 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and dishing out seven assists, while Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 24 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Atlanta boasts the NBA's fifth-ranked offense, averaging 119.2 points per game, while Milwaukee struggles defensively, ranking 22nd with 116.9 points allowed per game. Playing at home, Atlanta scores an average of 122.7 points per game, which is 7.0 points more than their road average of 115.7. Defensively, however, Atlanta has faced challenges, with a defensive rating of 119.5, ranking 28th, and allowing 120.5 points per game, ranking 27th. The Hawks will be without several key players, including Trae Young, AJ Griffin, Saddiq Bey, Jalen Johnson, and Kobe Bufkin.