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Hawks and Bucks Set to Clash in Crucial Playoff Position Battle: Atlanta Favored to Cover Spread against Struggling Milwaukee

As the NBA regular season nears its conclusion, the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks are set to face off in their fifth meeting of the year on Sunday, March 30. Both teams have had success against each other this season, with a 2-2 record each. The Hawks have been playing well recently, winning seven of their last 11 games, while the Bucks have struggled, losing five of their last seven. Milwaukee is the betting favorite for this matchup, opening at -4, with the line remaining unchanged. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hawks +150 | Bucks -170
• Spread: Hawks +4 (-110) | Bucks -4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 235 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 63%.

Atlanta vs Milwaukee Stats

Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks currently have a 35-38 record this season and are 5 games back of sixth place in the standings. Despite a recent loss to the Miami Heat, the team has won seven of their last 11 games. Trae Young leads the team in scoring and assists, while Onyeka Okongwu is the top rebounder. The Hawks have split the season series with the Milwaukee Bucks so far. Offensively, they rank fifth in scoring but defensively, they allow the fourth most points in the league. Atlanta is 36-37 against the spread this season and have several key players likely to miss their upcoming game. In terms of rankings, the Hawks are 11th overall with a top-five offense and a bottom-tier defense.

Milwaukee Bucks Analysis

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently 40-33 overall and in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, 18.5 games behind the Cavaliers. They are 1.5 games behind the Pistons for 5th place. The Bucks have won 23 out of 36 games at home this season but have lost five of their last seven games. In their most recent game, they lost 116-107 to the Knicks at home. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team with 30.2 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. The Bucks are averaging 114.3 points per game and shooting 48.2% from the field, ranking fifth in shooting percentage. Defensively, they are allowing 112.3 points per game and opponents are shooting 45.5% from the field against them. The Bucks are 36-36-2 against the spread this season and have a power ranking of 12. Antetokounmpo is probable, while Damian Lillard and Jericho Sims are out for the upcoming game against the Hawks.

Playoff Position Battle: Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks Face Off with Hawks Favored to Cover Spread

The Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks are both currently holding playoff positions with less than 10 games left in the season. Milwaukee is currently seeded sixth, with Atlanta close behind in the seventh spot. However, their recent performances have differed significantly, with the Bucks losing five of their last seven games while the Hawks have won seven of their last 11. Going into Sunday evening's game, Atlanta is expected to keep the match close. The Bucks have the 14th ranked scoring offense, whereas the Hawks possess the fifth best scoring offense in the league. Additionally, the Hawks have a strong record of 26-20 against the spread as underdogs this season, and 7-5 when they have had 2-3 days off. Considering these factors, it is suggested to take the Hawks to cover in this matchup.

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