Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
The Hornets (15-43) will host the Bucks (38-21) in a conference matchup. Milwaukee is favored by 11.5 points and has won three straight games, while Charlotte is 13th in the East.
This game will tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on BSSE. The over/under line is currently set at 217 points.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Charlotte and Milwaukee, the Bucks have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 35 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Milwaukee is averaging 124 points compared to Charlotte at 89.
- Through their last five road contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 111. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Across the Hornets last five home games, the team averaged 92 points per game while allowing 105. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Bucks are favored by 11.5 points in today’s game vs. the Hornets. This season, they have been favored in 52 of their 59 games and have gone 37-15 in those games.
Milwaukee’s ATS record for the season is 24-35, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. On the road, their ATS record is 11-17, and they have an average scoring differential of +1.2 points per game.
In their last game against the Hornets, the Bucks won by a score of 123-85. Milwaukee was favored by 14 points in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 219.5 points.
The Bucks are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 38-21. In non-conference games, they are 11-8 compared to 27-13 against the East. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place.
Milwaukee’s O/U record for the season is 30-29, and the under has hit in three straight games. Today’s O/U line of 217 points is lower than their season average of 239.5 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Bucks have been one of the NBA’s best teams this season. They are currently 2nd in the league in points per game at 121.8. However, their scoring has been slightly higher at home (123.3) compared to on the road (120.1).
In terms of pace, Milwaukee is 5th in the NBA at 101.1 possessions per game. This has helped them get up a lot of three-point shots, as they are 6th in the league in three-point attempts per game (37.9).
Overall, the Bucks have been an efficient offensive team, ranking 5th in both field goal percentage (49%) and true shooting percentage. They have also been good at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 2nd in free throw attempts per game.
The Bucks’ defense is presently ranked 21st in the league, allowing an average of 117.7 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.0% of their three-point attempts.
In terms of their O/U record, the Hornets have seen six straight games finish below the posted line. Today’s O/U line is set at 217, and Charlotte has an average combined scoring total of 225.8 points per game.
Looking at their ATS record, the Hornets are 22-34 overall and have covered the spread in five straight home games. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 12-15 at home.
Charlotte’s last game was also against the Bucks, and they lost by a score of 123-85. The Hornets were 14-point underdogs in that game and are 13-41 as underdogs this season.
The Hornets’ record of 15-43 has them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 9-26 and 4-6 against their division. At home, Charlotte is 8-21 and 22-30 as the underdog.
At home, the Hornets are averaging 109.3 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. Overall, they are 28th in scoring at 107.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Hornets are 27th in the league at 45%. Heading into the game, Charlotte is last in the NBA in free throw attempts and makes.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 20th in the league at 36%. They are averaging 12 made threes per game, which is 21st. In terms of pace, Charlotte is 22nd in the NBA at 97.7 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Hornets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 34.5% of their games. When it comes to assists, Charlotte is 24th in the league at 24.8 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Hornets are 22nd in the NBA.
Defensively, the Hornets come into today’s game ranked 24th in the NBA at 118.2 points per game allowed. However, they have shown signs of improvements lately, ranking 1st in the league over their last three games. In their previous game, the Hornets’ defense struggled against the Bucks, giving up 123 points on a field goal percentage of 37%.
Based on our projections, we have the Bucks coming out on top by a score of 131-87.
Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -11.5
- Projecting a combined 218 points, we like the over
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Knee – Probable
- Khris Middleton – Ankle – Out
- MarJon Beauchamp – Illness – Probable
- Andre Jackson Jr. – Illness – Questionable
