Bucks vs Hornets Prediction: NBA Showdown tonight
At 7:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-692) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (+487) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks are currently favored by 11.5 points and have won three straight games. The over/under line for this game is 217 points.
This game will take place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on BSSE. The Bucks are currently 38-21 and sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets are 15-43 and 13th in the East.
Betting Preview
Milwaukee Bucks
As the Bucks look to extend their winning streak to four games, they are favored by 11.5 points over the Hornets. This is the second straight game that they have been favored by double digits.
In terms of their ATS record, the Bucks are 24-35 for the season and have covered the spread in three straight games. On the road, their ATS record is 11-17, and they have gone 22-30 vs. the spread as the favorite.
The Bucks’ O/U record for the season is 30-29, and the under has hit in three straight games. Today’s O/U line of 217 is lower than their season average of 239.5 points per game.
Milwaukee’s most recent game was also against the Hornets, and they won by a score of 123-85. The Bucks were favored by 14 points in that game and easily covered the spread. The combined scoring total of 208 points was well below the O/U line of 219.5.
Currently, the Bucks are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 38-21. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 27-13 compared to 11-8 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Bucks have a straight-up record of 14-14, which is the best among all Eastern Conference teams. Their average scoring differential on the road is +1.2 points per game.
On the NBA games schedule, the Bucks are averaging 121.8 points per game, which is the 2nd highest mark in the NBA. However, they have actually been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 120.1 points per game compared to 123.3 at home.
When it comes to pace, Milwaukee is 5th in the league at 101.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 5th overall at 49%. This has led to them being 5th in true shooting percentage.
One area where the Bucks have been strong is getting to the free-throw line, as they are 2nd in free throw attempts per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 8th in three-point percentage but have taken the 6th most attempts.
As an NBA team rankings, the Milwaukee Bucks are 21st in the NBA in points allowed per game at 117.7. On the road, they are giving up 119.0 points per contest, which is also 21st in the league.
Over their last five games, the Bucks have been much better on the defensive end, allowing just 105.2 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA betting odds over that span. During this stretch, opposing teams have made just 11.6 free throws per game vs. Milwaukee.
On the season, opponents have made 49.2% of their three-point attempts vs. the Bucks. However, over their last five games, the Bucks have done a better job defending the three-point line, allowing just 39.4% shooting from beyond the arc.
Charlotte Hornets
At 15-43, the Hornets are currently in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 9-26 and 6-17 against non-conference opponents.
Charlotte is 4th in the Southeast Division, and they are 11.5-point underdogs today. As the underdog, the Hornets have gone 13-41 this season.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 28-30, and the under has hit in their last six games. Today’s O/U line of 217 is lower than their season average of 225.8 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Hornets lost to the Bucks by a score of 123-85. Charlotte was getting 14 points in that game, and their ATS record for the season is 22-34.
When playing at home, the Hornets are averaging 109.3 points per game, which is 28th in the league. Overall, they are 28th in scoring at 107.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Charlotte is 22nd in the NBA at 97.7 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Hornets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 34.5% of their games. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 27th in the league at 45%. In terms of three-point shooting, Charlotte is 20th in the NBA at 36%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Hornets are last in both free throws made (14.8) and free throws attempted (18.8) per game. In terms of assists, Charlotte is 24th in the league at 24.8 per game.
When it comes to defense, the Charlotte Hornets have struggled this season. They are currently 24th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 118.2. However, over their last five games, they have been much better, ranking 3rd in points allowed at 101.2.
One area where the Hornets have struggled is on the glass, as they are 28th in rebounds per game. They are also 22nd in blocked shots and 26th in steals per game.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Charlotte has allowed opponents to shoot 37.9% from deep, which is 23rd in the league. On the season, opponents have made 13.4 threes per game against the Hornets.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 217 -109
- ML: Bucks -692
- ATS: Bucks -11.5
Bucks vs Hornets Odds
- ML: MIL -692 | CHA +487
- SPREAD: MIL -11.5 | CHA +11.5
- TOTAL: 217
Bucks vs Hornets Game Information
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- Thursday, February 29th 7:00 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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