The Milwaukee Bucks (17-24) visit the Atlanta Hawks (20-24) in an Eastern Conference tilt between two teams looking to snap three-game losing streaks. The Bucks, 11th in the East, have been plagued by injuries and poor form, ranking bottom-10 in defensive rating (115.8 points allowed per game). The Hawks, 10th in the East, have trended well at home but struggled lately, allowing an average of 130 points in their last three losses. This matchup at State Farm Arena features Giannis Antetokounmpo facing a depleted Hawks frontcourt, but Atlanta’s depth and home edge could prevail. Expect a low-scoring affair with the Hawks pulling out a narrow win.
Venue Location
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia. This 16,888-seat venue is known for its passionate crowds and has been the Hawks’ home since 1999, providing a strong advantage with a 7-12 home record this season.
Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT, 1:00 p.m. local time in Atlanta). The game will be broadcast on Peacock nationally, with radio coverage on 97.3 The Game (Bucks) and 92.9 The Game (Hawks).
Recent Team Forms
The Bucks have lost three straight, going 3-7 in their last 10 with a -7.2 point differential, struggling defensively (allowing 120+ in losses). The Hawks are also on a three-game skid, 4-6 in their last 10 with a -3.8 differential, but strong at home.
Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:
| Date | Opponent | Result (Bucks) | Score |
| Jan 15 | @ SA | L | 101-119 |
| Jan 13 | vs MIN | L | 106-139 |
| Jan 11 | @ DEN | L | 104-108 |
| Jan 9 | @ LAL | W | 105-101 |
| Jan 7 | @ GSW | L | 113-120 |
| Jan 5 | vs SAC | L | 133-135 |
| Jan 3 | vs ATL | L | 124-145 |
| Jan 1 | vs CHA | W | 122-121 |
| Dec 30 | @ SAC | W | 115-98 |
| Dec 28 | vs DEN | L | 105-121 |
Overall: 3-7 in last 10 (-72 point differential).
| Date | Opponent | Result (Hawks) | Score |
| Jan 17 | vs BOS | L | 106-132 |
| Jan 15 | @ POR | L | 101-117 |
| Jan 14 | vs PHI | W | 116-115 |
| Jan 12 | vs PHI | L | 102-115 |
| Jan 9 | @ BOS | L | 117-125 |
| Jan 7 | @ CHA | W | 97-96 |
| Jan 5 | vs ATL? Error, vs ATL self; vs SAC | W | 118-100 |
Injury Report
Milwaukee Bucks:
Taurean Prince (SF): Out (Neck – Surgery).
Alex Antetokounmpo (G): Out (G League – Two-Way).
Atlanta Hawks:
Dyson Daniels (G): Questionable (Injury/Illness – Right Ankle; Sprain).
N’Faly Dante (C): Out (Injury/Illness – Right Knee; Torn ACL).
Zaccharie Risacher (F): Out (Injury/Illness – Left Knee; Bone Contusion).
Kristaps Porzingis (C): Out (Injury/Illness – Left Achilles; Tendinitis).
Caleb Houstan (G): Questionable (G League – Two-Way).
Christian Koloko (C): Questionable (G League – Two-Way).
Asa Newell (F): Questionable (G League – On Assignment).
Nikola Djurisic (G): Questionable (G League – On Assignment).
RayJ Dennis (G): Questionable (G League – Two-Way).
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries shift dynamics, with Atlanta missing key bigs and Milwaukee without Prince’s spacing.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL F) vs. Jalen Johnson (ATL F): Antetokounmpo (28.8 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 5.5 APG) is Milwaukee’s engine; Johnson (22.8 PTS, 57% 2P%, 35% 3P%) provides versatile defense.
Damian Lillard (MIL G) vs. Trae Young (ATL G): Lillard (22.8 PPG, 5.5 APG) exploits mismatches; Young (26.5 PPG, 10.2 APG) counters with playmaking.
Brook Lopez (MIL C) vs. Clint Capela (ATL C): Lopez (12.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG) anchors rim protection; Capela (11.5 PPG, 10.2 RPG) dominates boards.
Gary Trent Jr. (MIL G) vs. Dyson Daniels (ATL G): Trent (15.2 PPG) brings shooting; Daniels (Q, ankle) provides defense if available.
Other keys: Atlanta’s steals (9.48 per game) vs. Milwaukee’s turnovers. Bucks’ rebounding could exploit Hawks’ missing Porzingis and Risacher.
Series History
The Bucks lead the all-time series 121-120 (241 games). Milwaukee has won 6 of the last 10, but Atlanta won the most recent on March 30, 2025 (145-124). The Hawks are 1-1 at home in the last 2 vs. Bucks. Unders have hit in 5 of the last 7, averaging 218 points.
Betting Trends
Spread: Hawks 6-12 ATS as favorites; Bucks 2-1 ATS in last 3 as underdogs.
Over/Under: Under is 2-5 in Hawks’ last 7, 4-6 in Bucks’ last 10; series unders in 5/7.
Other Trends: Hawks 6-12 as favorites by 2.5 or more; Bucks 4-17 SU as underdogs. Atlanta games under in 4/5 home; Milwaukee 2-8 ATS on road.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Bucks 231.5
Atlanta Hawks – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026
