The Atlanta Hawks'(0-2) face the Milwaukee Bucks'(1-0) Sunday. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Hawks vs. Bucks'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023; split last season’s series 2-2
Atlanta has struggled to start the season, going 0-2 and having been outscored 242-230 through 2 games. Two-time All-Star G Trae Young'is averaging 20.5 points and 10.5 assists per game thus far but has struggled shooting. Young has shot 22.9% from the field and 21.4% from 3.
Milwaukee opened its season with a 118-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday, failing to cover as a 6-point home favorite. Seven-time All-Star G Damian Lillard'scored 39 points in his Bucks debut while shooting 17-17 from the stripe. Two-time MVP F Giannis Antetokounmpo'slightly struggled in the win despite posting 23 points and 12 rebounds. Antetokounmpo shot only 10-21 from the field and had a +/- of -13 in his 35 minutes.