HAWKS VS BUCKS
Hi basketball fans! Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks will be gunning for a victory tonight when they meet at the 6th game of their series at Bradley Center, Milwaukee while Bucks are leading series 3-2.
This game may be the final game of the series if Bucks can win. Oddsmakers have Atlanta Hawks favored by 2 points but Bucks have a good chance to win straight. My line was Bucks by 3.
I must admit that I'm surprised to see Bucks are +2 points underdogs at home specially after beating Hawks on the road by 4 points.
Let's have a look at numbers..
The Milwaukee Bucks are ranked 23 on offense, averaging 97.7 points per game. The Bucks shooting percentages include 43.7 FG%, 75.7 FT%, and 35.5 three point % so far this season. Milwaukee Bucks are 30-13 at home so far this season. When playing at home, Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 100.3 scoring, and holding teams to 96.6 points scored on defense. On the other side, The Atlanta Hawks are ranked 13 on offense, averaging 101.3 points per game. The Hawks shooting percentages include 46.7 FG%, 76.0 FT%, and 36.0 three point % so far this season. Atlanta hawks are 19-24 on the road and they're scoring 98.7 points per game, holding their opponents to 98.5 points scored on defence when playing on the road.
I have respect for Atlanta Hawks but not on the road, specially when they're playing at Bradley Center. Can't trust Hawks on the road! On the other side, Bucks are a very good home team. You know homecourt advantage really matters during playoffs. In addition, Bucks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games and 36-13-2 ATS in their last 51 games overall.
Bad spot for Hawks here since Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Atlanta Hawks have no heart or backbone. I'm expecting Milwaukee Bucks to win this one stright. Not to mention, Bucks won 3 straight while Hawks lose 3 straight. Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5 and 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdog.
Key Trends
Hawks are 1-10 SU and ATS on the playoff road the last three seasons.
Milwaukee Bucks are 20-6 ATS having covered the spread in three or more consecutive contests.
Hawks are 1-10 ATS revenging a home loss this season.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and I'm expecting hosts to finish the job tonight. No need to +2, Thanks! Gimme Bucks ML!
BUCKS ML +122 (Matchbook)