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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Bucks

The Charlotte Hornets tip off against the Milwaukee Bucks in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Get Ready for a Low-Scoring Encounter

Under 232.5 points looks like an attractive total bet. The Hornets and the Bucks might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this selection at -108.

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8 Bucks Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Charlotte Hornets suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 132-125 in their previous game. This was at home to Golden State Warriors at Spectrum Center. Brandon Miller led the way with 33 points, while LaMelo Ball added 27 and Kon Knueppel chipped in 20.

Milwaukee Bucks were defeated last time out. Fiserv Forum saw them beaten at home to Washington Wizards by a 114-113 scoreline. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. scored 19 points and Ryan Rollins 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bucks have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Hornets. At Fiserv Forum, the scoreline was 147-134 (OT) and then we saw 123-113 at Spectrum Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Bucks have won eight.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks logo Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Hornets logo Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.6 points, 44.4 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 46.3% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 120.1 points and 41.0 rebounds per contest.

Brandon Miller is averaging 21.9 points, Moussa Diabate 7.9 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel averages 3.8 (47.5%) 3-pointers made.

Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

The Bucks have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 107.8 points, 42.4 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 8.0 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 76.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 111.5 points and 45.1 rebounds.

Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 18.3 points and 8.3 assists, while Bobby Portis has an average of 8.2 rebounds and Ryan Rollins 2.4 (41.4%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

The -108 about Under 232.5 points makes plenty of appeal. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this NBA contest.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Hornets vs Bucks stats:

  • The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Bucks games at home.
  • The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bucks games.
  • The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Bucks games.

Under 232.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Miles Bridges Under 16.5 Points -103 BetMGM logo

Miles Bridges (Hornets) has totaled an average of 11.5 points in the past 4 games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -103.

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Myles Turner (Bucks) has recorded Over 12.5 points in 3 straight games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -109 available that it’s covered.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 232.5
Spread Hornets +6
Player Points Miles Bridges Under 16.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 232.5 on the total, Hornets to cover the +6 spread and Miles Bridges (Hornets) to score Under 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 113 - 115 Bucks logo Bucks

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Bucks to enjoy a 115-113 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bucks Trading at Shorter Odds Than Hornets

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Milwaukee Bucks are -233 favorites to win and that means a 70% chance of landing a victory. Charlotte Hornets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +190.

There is a spread of 6 and total points has a line of 232.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those expecting a low total can back Under 232.5 at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Get Most Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -114 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at the same odds.

Player Points
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 28.5
-114
Under 28.5
-114
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-114
Under 20.5
-114
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-120
Under 19.5
-108
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 19.5
-106
Under 19.5
-120
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-111
Under 7.5
-118
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 7.5
-112
Under 7.5
-118
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+108
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Ryan Rollins (Bucks)
Over 5.5
+104
Under 5.5
-137
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 11.5
-109
Under 11.5
-120
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 10.5
+103
Under 10.5
-135
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-135
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 5.5
-101
Under 5.5
-132
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Bucks Have Won the Previous Five Head-to-Head Matchups at Fiserv Forum

The Bucks have gone 3-7 across their last 10 home games, putting up 109.20 points on average and giving up 113.60.

The Hornets own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 111.10 points on average and giving up 113.80.

The Bucks earned a 147-134 win against the Hornets in the teams’ last meeting at Fiserv Forum. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Fiserv Forum, the Bucks have tallied eight wins, compared to the Hornets with two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats 3-7 222.80 109.20 113.60 2 8
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 3-7 224.90 111.10 113.80 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 32 33.57 636 121 19.9 3.8 2.3 6.2 0.6 0.6
Kon Knueppel 32 33.09 617 115 19.3 3.6 3.7 5.1 0.2 0.7
Brandon Miller 17 30.27 333 57 19.6 3.4 2.6 3.9 1.1 0.9

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kevin Porter Jr. 15 33.29 282 112 18.8 7.5 2.1 5.3 0.4 2.3
Ryan Rollins 34 31.43 579 196 17.0 5.8 2.4 4.2 0.4 1.6
Myles Turner 34 28.95 430 56 12.6 1.6 2.3 5.5 1.6 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

31 Dec NBA
Warriors 132-125 Hornets
29 Dec NBA
Bucks 123-113 Hornets
26 Dec NBA
Hornets 120-105 Magic
23 Dec NBA
Wizards 109-126 Hornets
22 Dec NBA
Hornets 132-139 Cavaliers
20 Dec NBA
Hornets 86-112 Pistons
18 Dec NBA
Hawks 126-133 Hornets
14 Dec NBA
Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

31 Dec NBA
Wizards 114-113 Bucks
29 Dec NBA
Bucks 123-113 Hornets
27 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-103 Bulls
26 Dec NBA
Bucks 104-125 Grizzlies
23 Dec NBA
Bucks 111-94 Pacers
21 Dec NBA
Bucks 100-103 Timberwolves
18 Dec NBA
Raptors 111-105 Bucks
14 Dec NBA
Bucks 82-127 Nets
11 Dec NBA
Celtics 101-116 Bucks
06 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-124 Pistons

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Nets 10 21 0.323 109.2 114.1 -4.9 4-13 6-8 3-7 8-14 5-5 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Nets 10 21 0.323 109.2 114.1 -4.9 4-13 6-8 3-7 8-14 5-5 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Nets 10 21 0.323 109.2 114.1 -4.9 4-13 6-8 3-7 8-14 5-5 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak