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

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Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a heartbreaking 125-126 last-second loss against the San Antonio Spurs. The game was tied at 125-125 with 2.1 seconds left, and the Hawks committed a costly foul.  Victor Wembanyama made one of two free throws, and Trae Young missed a three-pointer as the Hawks lost their 28th game of the season. Young recorded a double-double with 32 points and 12 assists, while De'Andre Hunter also had a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu contributed a double-double as well, with 30 points and 12 rebounds.

The Hawks have lost four of their last five games and are struggling defensively, having conceded over 125 points in their last four outings. Their main issue has been the lack of impact from their bench. With Jalen Johnson and Bogdan Bogdanovic injured, Trae Young carries a heavier offensive burden, and Clint Capela is also out due to personal reasons.

So far this season, the Hawks are averaging 116.5 points per game offensively, shooting 46.2% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow 119.5 points per game (the third-worst in the league), collect 45.1 rebounds per game, block 5.1 shots, and make 10.2 steals per game (second-best).

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a 102-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets, a game in which Giannis Antetokounmpo and the newly acquired Kyle Kuzma were both out. Damian Lillard led the scoring with a double-double of 29 points and 12 rebounds, supported by Bobby Portis's double-double of 23 points and 17 rebounds. Brook Lopez added 14 points, and the rest of the bench contributed to the win. This victory snapped a four-game losing streak for the Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable for the game against the Hawks and may miss his second straight game due to left calf soreness. If he is out, Bobby Portis will likely start again. Kyle Kuzma's Bucks debut may be further delayed as he is listed as questionable and is highly unlikely to play. If Kuzma is unavailable, Gary Trent Jr. will continue to see extended minutes off the bench.

The Bucks are averaging 113.9 points per game offensively this season, shooting 48.1% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range (the second-most efficient three-point shooting team).  Defensively, they allow 111.9 points per game (a top-10 defense), collect 44.1 rebounds, block 5.1 shots, and make 7.3 steals per game.

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Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks Match Prediction & Analysis

This is the third meeting between the Hawks and Bucks this season, with the series currently tied 1-1. The Bucks won their last encounter 110-102, and the average total points in their two previous matchups this season is 217.

The Hawks are currently on a five-game losing streak at home, with their last win coming on January 15 against the Phoenix Suns. In their last five home games, the Hawks have scored 110 points per game and allowed 116. The Bucks, on the other hand, have won two of their last five away games, scoring 113.3 points and allowing 122.2 per game.

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ATLANTA HAWKS vs MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Winning Prediction

Bucks should take this one, even if Giannis is out. Hawks are a mess right now, can't defend, and are missing guys.  Bucks are just better, and even without Kuzma, they've got enough firepower.  They seem to be regaining their footing after a recent rough patch and we back the Milwaukee Bucks to win this contest. 

Milwaukee Bucks to Win!

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