The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Charlotte Hornets at the Fiserv Forum on Friday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall, but they will be feeling much better after snapping a three-game skid with a 111-100 win over the Bucks on Wednesday. Miles Bridges led the team with 20 points, six rebounds and six assists, Collin Sexton and Kon Knueppel each scored 16 points while Tre Mann chipped in with 13 points off the bench.
As a team, the Hornets shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 35 points in the first quarter to storm out to a 22-point lead. The Bucks rallied late to keep the final scores respectable.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in decent form as they’ve split their last eight games and they will be out for revenge after getting routed by the Hornets on Wednesday. Ryan Rollins led the team with 25 points and six assists on 10 of 15 shooting, Myles Turner added 21 points on seven of 14 shooting while Bobby Portis chipped in with 14 points and eight rebounds.
As a team, the Bucks shot 45 percent from the field and 12 of 30 from the 3-point line as they really struggled without Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court. They were always a few steps behind after allowing the Hornets off to a quick start. Kyle Kuzma had a rough night as he shot just three of 12 for his eight points while Cole Anthony finished with just four points on two of 12 shooting off the bench.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Hornets.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games at Fiserv Forum.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Bucks.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bucks have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Hornets’ last 10 road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Bucks’ last nine home games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Bucks vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets are still missing Josh Green and Grant Williams, but they are expecting to have LaMelo Ball back in the lineup. Meanwhile, the Bucks have ruled out Kevin Porter Jr again but have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as probable for this contest. The Hornets were able to stop a three-game rot with a comfortable win over the Bucks on Wednesday, but it’s going to be tough to replicate that effort for a second game in a row. I like the Bucks to get their revenge with a win at home in this spot, but I am expecting the Hornets to hang around and at least keep this one to single digits in the end.