To begin with, the Hawks just won’t go away. Atlanta’s dream season continues after their 110-88 Game 4 home win over the Bucks. Most important of all, Hawks superstar Trae Young missed the game with an injury. Milwaukee was an 8-point betting on NBA Games favorite. And it’s obvious the Bucks didn’t take the shorthanded Hawks seriously. Now the series is tied 2-2, making it a perilous best of three showdowns. Game 5 is at Milwaukee Thursday night. The loser will face elimination in Atlanta Saturday night. Milwaukee failed to apply the dagger.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 5 Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, July 1, 2021, 8:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI |
| Hawks at Bucks TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Hawks | +2½ (-110) | 216 (-110) | +115 |  |
| Bucks | -2½ (-110) | 216 (-110) | -135 | |
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Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks SBG Odds Overview
First and foremost, Trae Young remains questionable for Thursday’s Game 5 due to a foot injury. Young’s status will have a great bearing not only on the sportsbook price but public perception. Offsetting that is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s questionable status with a calf issue. The Greek Freak was unable to play a complete Game 4. But Milwaukee was not effective when he was in the lineup.
Certainly, Milwaukee will draw a majority handle based on home court. And the perception that they’re the better team. If Young is out, that would further feed into a higher Bucks’ price. Also, it’s hard to imagine the Bucks playing so bad two games in a row.
Atlanta Hawks Team Overview
Atlanta has gone 3-3 against the spread in their previous six playoff outings. Seven of their last eight games went under the total. Overall, it’s surprising that the Hawks rank 13th in the 2021 NBA Playoffs for scoring. This stat is indicative of their reliance upon Young. And then Atlanta ranks 7th in the playoffs for the fewest points allowed.
In sum, Trae Young leads the Hawks with 29.8 points and 9.5 assists per game. His absence in Game 4 was a golden opportunity for the Bucks. Center Clint Capela adds 9.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per contest.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview
The second-best in the NBA Playoffs for points allowed has sparked Milwaukee’s playoff run. Offensively, the Bucks rank 10th for scoring in the postseason.
Naturally, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 29.2 points and 13 rebounds per contest.
Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks Against the Spread
- Atlanta is 57% against the spread after a win
- The Hawks are 55% vs. the line as road dogs
- Atlanta has covered 54% of their Eastern Conference games
- The Hawks are 56% under the total following a win
- Against the Eastern Conference, Atlanta is 58% to the under
- The Hawks are 58% to the under as road dogs
- Milwaukee is 53% against the spread as a home chalk
- The Bucks are 46% vs. the line following a win
- Against the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are 53% vs. the line
- Milwaukee is 57% over the total as home chalk
- Following a win, the Bucks are 61% to the over
- Milwaukee is 55% to the under against the Eastern Conference
- Milwaukee is 5-3 against the spread vs. Atlanta
- The Bucks and Hawks are 2-7 under the total in their series
- At Milwaukee, the Hawks are 3-2 vs. the odds
- Atlanta and Milwaukee are 2-3 to the under at Milwaukee
Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks SBG Free Picks
In this situation, regardless of Young’s status, the Bucks should bring enhanced value. Milwaukee will be motivated after their Game 4 betting on the NBA Games flop.
Hawks at Bucks SBG Best Bet: Milwaukee Bucks.