Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup

Read our Hornets vs Bucks prediction for this NBA regular season game in Milwaukee. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Hornets are currently 6-9.
  • Defensively, Charlotte are giving up 114.5 points per game.
  • The Hornets are coming off a 123-121 win vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks possess a 7-9 record so far.
  • Milwaukee has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (8th).
  • The Bucks are coming off a 129-117 win vs. the Hornets.

Hornets vs Bucks Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks (-315) are favored by 8 points over the Charlotte Hornets (+255) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 223.5 points.

The Bucks (7-9) are currently on a three-game win streak and sit 6th in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets (6-9) are 10th in the East and 4th in the Southeast Division.

Hornets vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Saturday, November 23rd
  • Betting Odds MIL -8, CHA +255 | MIL -315 O/U 223.5

Hornets Preview: Are the Hornets Ready for a Road Win?

Charlotte improved to 6-9 on the season with a 123-121 win over the Pistons on Thursday. The Hornets, who were +2.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 244 points went over the pre-game line of 222.

Charlotte went on a key 12-0 run, extending their lead from 66-61 to 78-61. They outscored Detroit 30-20 in the 3rd quarter but had to hold on after being outscored 30-16 in the 4th.

Brandon Miller's 8 threes at 66.7% shooting helped him lead the Hornets to a win over the Pistons, finishing with 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. LaMelo Ball added 35 points and 9 assists, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 4 threes at 28.6%.

As a team, the Hornets hit 20 threes at 45.5%, shooting 47.3% overall. Cody Martin contributed 3 threes at 75% shooting, finishing with 15 points.

Defensively, the Hornets gave up 121 points to the Pistons but still managed to come out on top. They allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 20 points. The Pistons scored 30 points in the 4th quarter. Overall, the Hornets held Detroit to 42% shooting.

The Hornets struggled to defend the three, as the Pistons hit 17 threes at a 35% clip. Charlotte also sent Detroit to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Hornets recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Bucks Preview: Will the Bucks Win at Home?

Charlotte improved to 6-9 on the season with a 123-121 win over the Pistons on Thursday. The Hornets, who were +2.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.

Charlotte went on a 12-0 run to extend their lead from 66-61 to 78-61. They held the Pistons to 20 points in the 3rd quarter, but Detroit rallied in the 4th, outscoring the Hornets 30-16.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double of 37 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds on 66.7% shooting led the Bucks to a 129-117 win over the Pacers. Milwaukee shot 53.3% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 47.2% clip. Damian Lillard added 24 points and 13 assists, while Gary Trent Jr. hit 6 threes, finishing with 18 points on 60% shooting from deep.

Giannis scored 13 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and Lillard added 8 points in the 3rd. Bobby Portis contributed 9 of his 17 points in the opening period. Taurean Prince and Brook Lopez also made key contributions, with Prince scoring 5 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

The Bucks' defense was strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 22 points in each, but they struggled in the 2nd half, giving up 35 points in the 3rd and 38 in the 4th. Despite the rough finish, Milwaukee held Indiana to 117 points on 47% shooting.

Milwaukee did well defending the three, limiting Indiana to 11 made threes on 32% shooting. The Pacers also went 20/27 from the free-throw line. The Bucks grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 14 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks.

Hornets vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 103 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
  • As the betting favorite, the Bucks have an ATS mark of just 4-5-1 in their last ten games. Milwaukee posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

Hornets vs Bucks Prediction

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