Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Cup Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 14)
- Hawks vs. Bucks clash is the battle for the NBA Cup finals.
- Atlanta Hawks has four wins in the past five events.
- Milwaukee Bucks won their last two games.
It’ll be interesting to see the Atlanta Hawks games over the next few days and see whether this team has finally started playing competitive basketball. The first of those events is in Milwaukee, where Giannis Antotekounmpo and the Bucks host Quin Snyder’s crew. This is the NBA Cup semifinals, and as such it carries a huge significance.
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How To Watch
- When: Saturday, December 14, 4:30 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- How To Watch: TNT
NBA Cup Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | +140 | +3.5 | 233.5 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | -165 | -3.5 | 233.5 |
Game Preview
The Hawks beat the Knicks on the road 108-100 to secure the NBA Cup semifinals. This was their fourth road victory, and the Georgia franchise had won seven of the previous eight NBA contests overall.
Atlanta’s offense is very diverse. It’s currently 8th in the NBA in scoring. Trae Young drops 21 points per game but also dishes a league-high 12.2 assists per night.
Milwaukee also has one of the NBA stats leaders, Giannis. The two-time NBA MVP leads the league in scoring, with 32.4 points per game. But not just that, he is 5th in field goal percentage with 61.2%.
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The Bucks look much more fluid on the offensive side of the ball, which is why they started posting solid results. Though, we have an impression that Dame isn’t at the needed level, but still, he contributes a lot.
Hawks vs. Bucks Head to Head
Milwaukee already hosted the Hawks this year, who rolled over the Bucks at the time, 119-104. Jalen Johnson had 23 points and 13 boards, while Giannis had 31 and 11 on the other side.
Hawks vs. Bucks Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks are in excellent shape, but we simply can’t get over the impression that the Bucks are extremely hot at home this year. Plus, they have one big motive against the Hawks, who already claimed a win here earlier during the season. In a battle of two in-form teams, we pick the Bucks because of all the favorable matchups they have, starting with Giannis, and later on with Dame who will neutralize Trae Young.
- NBA Cup pick: Bucks win
