Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-1331) will host the Charlotte Hornets (+781) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks are currently favored by 14.5 points and have won two straight games. The over/under line is set at 221.5.
This game will be played at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and can be seen on BSW. The Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-42 record, while the Bucks are 3rd in the East at 37-21.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Bucks have hosted the Hornets, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the spread in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Hornets, the Bucks are 2-1 ATS the last three times they have hosted the Hornets.
- In their last three road games, Charlotte has averaged 97 points per game while allowing 94. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- The Bucks are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Charlotte has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
- 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.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
On the road this season, the Hornets are 10-18 ATS and have an ATS record of 7-21 straight up. Currently, they have lost their last three road games by an average of 11.6 points per game.
As underdogs, the Hornets have gone 22-29 ATS this season, including 13-40 straight up. They have been the underdog in 53 of their 57 games and are 0-4 ATS as the favorite.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 28-29, and the under has hit in their last five games. Today’s O/U line of 221.5 is lower than their season average of 228.1.
In their most recent game, the Hornets defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 93-80. They were 3.5-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring in the game was 173 points, which was well below the O/U line of 213.5.
The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-42. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 9-25 and 6-17 in non-conference games.
This season, the Hornets are 28th in the NBA in scoring at 108.1 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 106.8 points per game.
So far, Charlotte has scored below the league average in 64.9% of their games. They are also 26th in field goal percentage at 45%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 21st in three-point percentage at 36%. They are also last in the league in free throw attempts and makes.
Looking at the Hornets defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.1 points per game (23rd). In the terms of takeaways, Hornets are causing 13.1 turnovers per game, ranking 19th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 22nd in rejections, averaging 4.7 blocked shots each game.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Bucks are currently in 3rd place with a record of 37-21. This is the 2nd-best record in the Central Division.
Milwaukee’s ATS record for the season is 23-35, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 12-18 ATS and 21-30 ATS as the favorite.
The Bucks’ O/U record for the season is 30-28, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line of 221.5 is lower than their season average of 238.3.
Against the spread, the Bucks have a scoring differential of +5.7 points per game at home and are 23-7 straight-up. The team’s record vs. the spread on the road is 11-17.
As the favorite this season, the Bucks are 36-15 and have a scoring differential of +5.8 points per game. They have been favored in 51 of their 58 games.
In their last game, the Bucks defeated the 76ers by a score of 119-98. They were favored by 4.5 points going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 235 points.
When playing at home, the Bucks are scoring an average of 123.3 points per game (4th) compared to their season average of 121.8 (2nd). Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69% of their games.
Milwaukee is known for their three-point shooting, as they are 5th in the league in three-point makes per game (14.2). They are also 5th in field goal percentage (49%).
So far this season, the Bucks are 5th in pace (101.2) and are 13th in assists. Additionally, they are 26th in offensive rebounds.
Defensively, the Bucks come into today’s game ranked 24th in the NBA at 118.3 points per game allowed. However, they have shown signs of improvements lately, ranking 19th in the league over their last three games. So far this season, the Bucks’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 10th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 22.4 times per game vs. Milwaukee.
Our projections indicate that the Bucks should come out top with a projected score of 131-82.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -14.5
- Our NBA model projects 213 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Knee – Probable
- Khris Middleton – Ankle – Out
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Seth Curry – Hip – Probable
- Davis Bertans – Knee – Questionable
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
