The Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Bulls, and they play the Wizards next. The Bucks have lost 15 of their last 21 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.9 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 20.4 points and 4.9 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer and Kyle Kuzma is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Wizards and Magic, and they play the Warriors next. The Hornets have split their last 12 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 20.6 points and 3.9 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.6 points and 5.4 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is dishing 3.6 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last nine games following a win.
- The Hornets have won five of their last six games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last six games against the Bucks after winning as underdogs.
- The Bucks have won eight of their last nine night games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Monday night games at Spectrum Center.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the Bucks’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last eight night games at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the last 10 night games between the Bucks and Hornets at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Moussa Diabate has recorded 11+ rebounds in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Collin Sexton ranks 5th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (88.7%) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of only two players to have recorded a 30-point, 20-rebound game this season.
- Bobby Portis is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (6.5) and three-point shooting percentage (46.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (17.0).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (21.2).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.5).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (72.8%).
Hornets vs Bucks Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Ryan Kalkbrenner, Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, and Mason Plumlee. Sion James is questionable.
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince. Gary Trent Jr. is questionable.
Hornets vs Bucks Prediction
I’m not sure why the Hornets are only 3 point dogs in this spot. A few wins this month doesn’t move the needle much for me. The Bucks are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and they have a motivated Antetokounmpo back, who caused headlines in his last effort with a last second dunk against the Bulls. If we’re going to get a pissed off Antetokounmpo moving forward, the Bucks have value and could go on a bit of a run. The Bucks have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Hornets. The Hornets still have more showing and proving to do. I’ll lay the bucket with the Bucks.