The Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Mavs, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Lakers next. The Bucks have won 15 of their last 19 regular season games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 119.7 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.4 points and 12.9 rebounds, while Ryan Rollins is averaging 16.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer and Gary Trent Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Lakers and Heat, and they play the Bucks next. The Hornets have lost 14 of their last 17 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 118.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 48.7 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 23.3 points and 9.8 assists, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.7 points and 7.2 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Kon Knueppel is dishing 2.3 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a win.
- The home team has won three of the Hornets’ last four games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven night games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Hornets’ last eight games at Spectrum Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last seven night games at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last six home night games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (80.8%) this season.
- Sion James ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (60.7%) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only player to have recorded a 30-point, 20-rebound game this season.
- Myles Turner rank T2nd in the league for total steals + blocks (36) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.5).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.7).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (70.0%).
Hornets vs Bucks Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Brandon Miller, Josh Green, LaMelo Ball, and Grant Williams. Miles Bridges is questionable.
The Bucks will be without Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable.
Hornets vs Bucks Prediction
I’d love to know the status of Antetokounmpo before locking in a bet, and you should check the injury report before betting. However, the Hornets are too banged up and continue to lose / not cash tickets, so it probably doesn’t matter. Despite decent talent on the roster, time and time again, it feels like the Hornets aren’t a serious franchise. The Hornets are 4-6 ATS on the season and are still down Ball and others. Regardless if Antetokounmpo plays or not, give me the Bucks and the reasonable chalk.