Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 2/5/25 NBA Picks

Charlotte Hornets (12-35) vs Milwaukee Bucks (26-22)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Spectrum Center)

Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets +8.5 -- Over/Under: 217.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA League Pass

The Milwaukee Bucks invade the Spectrum Center to battle the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks have been in a rut as they've lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting embarrassed by the Thunder in a 125-96 road defeat on Monday. Ryan Rollins led the team in scoring with 16 points, AJ Johnson added 13 points off the bench, while Tyler Smith chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Bucks shot just 37 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Thunder from the start and never looked like they had a chance after falling behind by double digits almost immediately. To be fair, the Bucks never gave themselves much of a chance as they were without all of their best players, leaving just the reserves to battle against one of the hottest teams in the league. 

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in a slump of their own as they've lost seven of their last eight games and they will be hoping to snap a five-game slide after getting beaten by the lowly Wizards in a 124-114 home defeat on Monday. Miles Bridges led the team with a triple-double of 24 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Nick Smith Jr added 24 points while Mark Williams chipped in with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 43 percent from the field and 11 of 29 from the 3-point line, but they didn't start the game ready to play defense and were always fighting a losing battle after allowing 46 points in the second quarter to trail by as many as 26 points. 

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

  • The Hornets have won each of their last five home games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
  • The Bucks have lost each of their last four games.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last five games after losing as favorites.
  • The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

  • The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Bucks have won each of their last six night games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Bucks' last eight night games at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Six of the Hornets' last seven games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Bucks could still be shorthanded for this one with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard both listed as questionable, while the Hornets are coming into this one with the same squad. The Bucks were without almost all of their best players on Monday and they got smashed by the Thunder from the start, so they will be eager to atone for that poor effort against this slumping Hornets team who just lost to the lowly Wizards. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff as the injury cloud hanging over the Bucks should have a major impact on the line, but as it stands, I like the Bucks to respond with a win and cover on the road.

Peter’s Pick Milwaukee -8.5

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