Since arriving in Atlanta for the 1968-69 season, the Hawks have only one previous conference finals berth. That is what makes the 2021 NBA Playoffs a landmark achievement for what’s been an anonymous franchise. Namely, Trae Young is the most identifiable Hawk superstar since Dominique Wilkins in the 1980s. In a similar way, Milwaukee’s only championship was in 1971. The Bucks are in rarified NBA betting air. And Giannis Antetokounmpo is the biggest Milwaukee star since Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Thus far in the playoffs, both teams have found an extra gear.
Eastern Conference Finals – Game 4 Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 8:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Bucks vs. Hawks TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bucks | -6 (-110) | 221 (-110) | -240 |  |
| Hawks | +6 (-110) | 221 (-110) | +200 | |
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Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks SBG Odds Overview
Fashion the Bucks 2-1 series lead. Atlanta is wilting under the sportsbook pressure. Gamblers are split on the home court vs. recent results. Of great concern is the status of Atlanta’s top player, Trae Young, who is questionable with an ankle issue.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview
Late on, Milwaukee paid in four of their last five games. Only two of their previous ten games went over the total. In the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Bucks rank first for rebounding and second for points allowed. Correlate how that strong defense is carrying Milwaukee’s playoff drive.
Of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 29.2 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per playoff game. Further, Giannis scored 30 or more points in eight of his last ten games. Also contributing is Khris Middleton with 23.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per playoff tilt. And then guard Jrue Holiday adds 16.3 points and 8.0 assists per playoff game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Overview
Atlanta is cooling off after shooting hot dice in the first two rounds of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. To illuminate, the Hawks have dropped three of their last five to the spread. Six of their most recent seven games stayed under the total.
Namely, Trae Young is averaging 29.8 points and 9.5 assists per postseason game. But his supporting cast is not keeping up.
Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks Betting Trends
- Milwaukee is just a 41% play against the spread on the road
- The Bucks are 53% vs. the odds in Eastern Conference matchups
- Milwaukee is only 47% vs. the odds after a win
- As chalk, the Bucks are 55% over the total
- Following a win, Milwaukee is 62% over the total
- Atlanta is 61% against the spread at State Farm Arena
- Following a loss, the Hawks are 52% against the spread
- Atlanta is 53% vs. the line against Eastern Conference clubs
- Specifically, at home, the Hawks are 57% under the total
- Atlanta is 53% to the under after a loss
- And then the Hawks are 58% under the total against the Eastern Conference
- The Bucks are 5-2 against the spread vs. the Hawks
- Four of the most recent five games between these teams went under the total
- Milwaukee has paid in three of their last four visits to State Farm Arena
- At State Farm Arena, the Bucks and Hawks are 0-4 under the total.
Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks SBG Free Pick
In this situation, the Bucks defense should provide the NBA betting difference.
Bucks at Hawks SBG Best Bet: Milwaukee Bucks.