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 Hornets vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Grizzlies and Thunder, and they play the Hawks, 76ers, and Warriors next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.7 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.8 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.3 points and 4.6 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Wizards and Nuggets, and they play the Spurs, Pistons, and Nets next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.9 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.4 points and 7.7 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The Hornets have won seven of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 16 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have won each of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.0%).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.5).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
Hornets vs Bucks Injury Report
The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. Mark Williams will be out with a foot injury. LaMelo Ball will be out with an ankle injury.
Liam Robbins is out for the Bucks. Damien Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are questionable.
Hornets vs Bucks Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks should be favored big, and they should win this game easily. The Bucks are the better team across the board, and the Hornets are still down their top two players, Miller and Ball. However, the Bucks should be better than what they’ve been, and they shouldn’t be riding a four-game losing streak. The Bucks were favored in three of their last four losses. The Hornets have covered two of their last three games mainly due to inflated lines, and they have seen eight of their 12 wins come at home. I’m just not loving what I see from the Bucks these days. Give me the points with the Hornets if forced to pick.