Milwaukee Bucks (7-9) vs Charlotte Hornets (6-9)
November 23, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -8.5 / Charlotte Hornets +8.5 — Over/Under: 220.5
The Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks meet Saturday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Nets, beat the Pistons, and they play the Magic, Heat, and Knicks next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 110.1 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.9 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 18.6 points and 4.4 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Pacers and Bulls, and they play the Heat, Wizards, and Pistons next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 111.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 45 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.1 points and 12.1 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.8 points and 4.6 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Bucks have won each of their last nine Saturday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games following an overtime win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last five night games against the Bucks following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last five night games between the Hornets and Bucks has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank T29th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.6).
- The Bucks rank 29th in the league for free throw percentage this season (71.6%).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Hornets rank 2nd in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.5).
Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks are on the end of a back-to-back, but they’re starting to put things together with wins in 5 of their last 6 games. That one loss was a controversial ending against the Hornets. I’m sure the Bucks haven’t forgotten that game, and they should be up to right a wrong. The Charlotte Hornets compete more than in past years, but they find themselves on the wrong side more times than not, and it makes it hard to get behind them with confidence. At home, the Bucks should be motivated to roll.