Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks Game 4 Betting Preview
29 June 2021
Milwaukee was not sharp in the series opener, and the Hawks were able to steal Game 1 on the road. The Bucks were able to bounce back in a hurry, and they have taken control of this series with two straight wins.
The Hawks have been enjoying the underdog role throughout the postseason, but this team has also proven that it can really play. Atlanta will need to put together its best effort of the season on Tuesday night to avoid falling into a 3-1 hole.
The Bucks are seven-point road favorites over the Hawks on Tuesday night.
Dynamic Duo Carrying Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton have both been taking turns carrying the Bucks on the offensive floor in the playoffs. This duo is a matchup nightmare for the Hawks, and it allows the Bucks to become an explosive offensive team.
Antetokounmpo and Middleton have combined for over 52 points and 20 rebounds per game this postseason, and each player is ready to lead the team to an NBA Finals appearance.
Milwaukee has also shown the ability to get stops on the defensive end of the floor and make life difficult for the Hawks. The Bucks have held the Hawks to just 95.5 points per game in the last two games of this series.
Hawks Need Healthy Young
Trae Young suffered an injury in Game 3 after stepping on the foot of an official near the end of the fourth quarter. Young is averaging 29.8 points, and 9.5 assists per game for the Hawks, and Atlanta needs him to be at 100% for this important game.
John Collins has chipped in with 14.3 points per game, and the supporting cast of the Hawks needs to deliver. A hot shooting night from deep could help the Hawks earn a much-needed win.
The Hawks are a team without much experience, and they have been riding the wave of momentum. Atlanta must get back to being a great defensive team as they were top-10 in this category during the season.
Bucks Blow Out Hawks
The Hawks looked like a different team after Young suffered his ankle injury in the Game 3 loss, and he isn’t going to be at 100% for this matchup. Atlanta is going to need some other players to step up, but they just don’t have that kind of roster.
Milwaukee has two of the best players in the NBA on its roster, and both stars are able to step up and carry this team. The Bucks don’t want to give the Hawks any ounce of hope, and they will be on attack mode all night.
Bet the Milwaukee Bucks -7.0 as they blow out the Hawks on Tuesday night and take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
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