The Milwaukee Bucks (17-24) and Atlanta Hawks (20-24) will face off in the NBA on Monday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The game will broadcast live on Peacock.
The Hawks are 2.5-point favorites over the Bucks on the spread (Hawks -2.5), with the over/under set at 230.5 total points. Atlanta is a -130 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is +110 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bucks vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Monday, January 19.
Bucks vs Hawks Prediction, Picks
- Bucks vs Hawks pick: Bucks +2.5 (-115)
My Hawks vs. Bucks best bet is on Milwaukee to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bucks vs Hawks Odds
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -115 | 230.5 -110o / -110u | +110 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -105 | 230.5 -110o / -110u | -130 |
Bucks vs Hawks NBA Preview
This NBA system focuses on identifying well rested road teams performing during the early months of the calendar year when fatigue and scheduling imbalances often affect results — such as the Bucks in this spot.
It isolates games played in the regular season where the visiting team has had at least four days off, giving them time to recover and prepare, while their opponent has had minimal rest of just two days — which is the Hawks in this case.
This rest advantage can make a measurable difference late in long road trips or in the grind of the winter schedule, especially in January through March when player fatigue is common.
The system captures how rested visiting teams often come out sharper and more efficient against hosts with tighter turnarounds, leading to consistent value when backing these teams against the spread.
So, let's take the Bucks +2.5 in Atlanta on Monday afternoon.
Pick: Bucks +2.5 (-115)
Spread
My Hawks vs Bucks betting prediction is on Milwaukee to cover the spread at +2.5.
Moneyline
I prefer the spread as opposed to the moneyline in this spot.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
