Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Milwaukee Bucks

With a 40-33 record, the Milwaukee Bucks are currently 4th in the Central division and 6th in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 107-116 loss against the New York Knicks in their last outing for their third consecutive loss. The Bucks have lost all three of its regular-season meetings with the Knicks and could see them in the first round of the playoffs. The Bucks are three games behind fourth-place Indiana and 1 ½ games behind surging Detroit in the East.

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his return after missing one game with a sprained left foot. Kyle Kuzma and Ryan Rollins added 20 points apiece, with Rollins getting a career high.

Offensively, the Milwaukee Bucks have been averaging 114.4 points per game. Their shooting efficiency includes a 38.2% success rate from beyond the arc and average 48.1% field goals, showcasing a balanced attack both inside and out. They are able to convert 75.1% of their shots from the free throw line and have an average of 25.1 assists per game.

Defensively, the Bucks hold opponents to an average of 112.3 points per game. Their rebounding remains consistent at 43.8 rebounds per game while they average 4.7 blocks and 7.4 steals per game, showcasing their ability to disrupt opponent’s offence. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been leading the Bucks scoring, averaging 30.2 points per game, will be expected to lead the offense.

Atlanta Hawks

With a 35-38 record, the Atlanta Hawks are currently 1st in the Southeast division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 112-122 loss against the Miami Heat in their recent road trip. The Hawks were up by 14 points in the first quarter but they lost control of the game and the closest the Hawks had been in the second half was within five points.

Trae Young had 29 points and 12 assists, Caris LeVert scored 17 and Oneyka Okongwu had 15 for the Hawks, who dropped their second straight. With just three games behind and nine games left to play, the Heat are catching up to the Hawks for the 7th seed.

Offensively, the Hawks average 117.5 points per game and they shoot 46.9% from the field and 35.6% from three-point range. They average 29.4 assists per game, showing their playmaking abilities led by Trae Young. They convert 77.4% from the free throw line.

Defensively the Hawks have a poor defensive record, giving up 119.4 points per game. Although they are good at grabbing 44.5 rebounds, their poor defensive rebounding exposes a possible vulnerability in limiting opponents' second-chance scoring. Their ability to force 14.8 turnovers, 9.8 steals and 5.2 blocks per game, shows that they can create chances for the team while disrupting the opposing offense. Trae Young who leads the Hawks in points and assists per game will be expected to lead the offense. He has been the main scorer in the last six games, scoring 19 or more points in each.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks Match Prediction & Analysis

The Hawks and Bucks have met for a total of four times this season, in which the Bucks won twice and the Hawks won twice, making the season series tied at 2-2. This fifth matchup will be an important one as both teams fight for the playoff spot with just a few games remaining to the season end. The Bucks home-court plays a huge advantage in this matchup as the Bucks have been strong at home with a 23-13 record, while the Hawks have not been performing on the road with a 16-20 record.

The Milwaukee Bucks have won two of their last five home games, where they scored 112.8 points and conceded 114.8 points on average. While the Atlanta Hawks have won two of their last five road games, scoring 121.2 points and conceding 119.4 points on average.

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MILWAUKEE BUCKS vs ATLANTA HAWKS
Winning Prediction

Based on current form and overall analytics, the Hawks are slightly favoured. However, the Bucks can turn the tide if they can take their home-court advantage.

Milwaukee Bucks to Win!

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