Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Nov 2025

NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Hornets

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, November 12.

Hornets Look Value for This Matchup

There’s an awesome opportunity to back the Hornets against the spread here. They should be able to produce a solid performance against the Bucks, with +5.5 making appeal at -115.

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8 Bucks Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Milwaukee Bucks triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Dallas Mavericks were beaten 116-114 at American Airlines Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 30 points, with Kyle Kuzma contributing 26 and Myles Turner adding 14.

Charlotte Hornets were beaten 121-111 at Spectrum Center in their last game. This loss at home to LA Lakers was their third straight defeat. Miles Bridges registered 34 points, Kon Knueppel had 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Collin Sexton scored 13 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bucks have beaten the Hornets in the last two matchups. A 125-119 victory at Fiserv Forum was followed by a 112-102 win at Spectrum Center. The Bucks have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	7	4	0.636	119.6	118.1	1.5	4-2	3-2	2-1	5-2	6-4	1W
Hornets	3	7	0.3	118.2	121	-2.8	2-3	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-7	3L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Bucks are averaging 118.3 points, 40.5 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 50.1% from the field and 69.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.9 points and 45.5 rebounds per contest.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.7 points and 10.5 rebounds, Ryan Rollins 5.9 assists and A.J. Green 3.1 (46.3%) 3-pointers.

The Hornets have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.2 points, 46.3 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 6.5 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 82.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 121.0 points and 38.1 rebounds.

Miles Bridges is averaging 22.0 points and 7.3 rebounds, LaMelo Ball 5.9 assists and Kon Knueppel 3.2 (40.0%) 3-pointers.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

The line makes plenty of appeal considering it’s set at +5.5 and our prediction is that Hornets should be able to cover it in this NBA showdown. There is -115 available for this outcome.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Bucks vs Hornets stats:

• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Hornets +5.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks 120 - 117 Hornets

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 120-117 win for the Bucks. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets 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.

Latest Odds Suggest Bucks Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Milwaukee Bucks are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -204 about them triumphing means a 67% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Charlotte Hornets are the underdogs at +172 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 232.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 232.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

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Moneyline

Bucks

-204

Hornets

+172

Point Spread

Bucks -5.5

-110

Hornets +5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 232.5

-112

Over 232.5

-108

Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Score the Most Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -106 that he scores Over 31.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Over 31.5

-106

Under 31.5

-120

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 23.5

-103

Under 23.5

-123

Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

Over 17.5

-109

Under 17.5

-118

Tre Mann (Hornets)

Over 12.5

-106

Under 12.5

-120

Sion James (Hornets)

Over 8.5

-120

Under 8.5

-106

Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)

Over 8.5

-109

Under 8.5

-118

Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-115

Tre Mann (Hornets)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-123

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Over 11.5

-116

Under 11.5

-114

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 7.5

-145

Under 7.5

+110

Last Ten Hornets Home Games Include Seven Defeats

The Hornets own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 111.80 points on offense and surrendering 118.30 on defense.

The Bucks have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games on the road, scoring 113.50 points per contest and conceding 117.60.

The previous meeting at Spectrum Center saw the Bucks defeat the Hornets 112-102. In their past 10 head-to-head matchups at Spectrum Center, the Bucks have recorded six victories, while the Hornets have managed four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O232.5	U232.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		3-7	230.10	111.80	118.30	2	8
Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats		5-5	231.10	113.50	117.60	4	6

• 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

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 236.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 231.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 232.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.30 pts and allowed 117.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.50 pts and allowed 117.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 239.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 230.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 232.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 121.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 111.80 pts and allowed 118.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.80 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.00 (69.26%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.5, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 23.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.10 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.70 (68.72%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 34.80
• Assists: 24.90
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 7.40
• Turnovers : 13.60
• Personal Fouls: 22.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.20 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.40 (81.99%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 34.20
• Assists: 26.70
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 6.50
• Turnovers : 16.90
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.30 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.60 (80%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 9.80, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 4.50
• Turnovers : 15.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.80

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Starting Lineups

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	7	3	0.7	121.8	112.7	9.1	7-0	0-3	2-0	5-3	7-3	5W
76ers	7	4	0.636	120.5	116.8	3.7	4-2	3-2	4-1	7-4	6-4	1W
Raptors	6	5	0.545	119.3	116.4	2.9	2-2	4-3	1-1	5-2	5-5	1W
Celtics	5	7	0.417	111.8	109.7	2.1	2-3	3-4	1-3	4-5	5-5	1L
Nets	1	10	0.091	109.9	124.9	-15	0-6	1-4	0-3	1-7	1-9	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	9	2	0.818	118	112.7	5.3	5-1	4-1	0-2	5-2	9-1	7W
Cavaliers	7	4	0.636	122.3	117.6	4.7	4-1	3-3	3-0	7-4	7-3	1L
Bucks	7	4	0.636	119.6	118.1	1.5	4-2	3-2	2-1	5-2	6-4	1W
Bulls	6	4	0.6	119.2	118.4	0.8	5-1	1-3	1-2	5-3	6-4	3L
Pacers	1	10	0.091	109.5	121.7	-12.2	1-4	0-6	0-1	0-3	1-9	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	7	4	0.636	125.5	119.8	5.7	5-0	2-4	2-1	4-1	7-3	3W
Hawks	6	5	0.545	114.3	113.8	0.5	2-3	4-2	2-0	4-4	6-4	2W
Magic	5	6	0.455	115.9	115.8	0.1	3-3	2-3	3-2	4-6	4-6	1W
Hornets	3	7	0.3	118.2	121	-2.8	2-3	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-7	3L
Wizards	1	10	0.091	113.5	129.2	-15.7	0-5	1-5	0-2	0-8	1-9	9L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	11	1	0.917	122.7	108.3	14.4	5-0	6-1	0-1	8-1	9-1	3W
Nuggets	8	2	0.8	124	110.7	13.3	6-0	2-2	1-1	6-2	8-2	5W
Timberwolves	7	4	0.636	121.2	115.7	5.5	2-2	5-2	3-1	4-3	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	5	5	0.5	120.6	119.3	1.3	3-2	2-3	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Jazz	4	7	0.364	115.8	120.8	-5	3-2	1-5	0-3	2-5	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	8	3	0.727	118.1	116.5	1.6	3-2	5-1	1-1	6-2	8-2	1W
Suns	6	5	0.545	116.8	115	1.8	5-1	1-4	3-2	6-5	5-5	3W
Warriors	6	6	0.5	114.8	114.7	0.1	5-0	1-6	3-1	5-4	4-6	1L
Kings	3	8	0.273	114.6	123.7	-9.1	2-4	1-4	1-2	2-7	3-7	3L
Clippers	3	7	0.3	108.9	114	-5.1	3-4	0-3	1-3	3-5	3-7	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	8	2	0.8	119.3	111.3	8	5-0	3-2	4-0	4-2	8-2	3W
Rockets	6	3	0.667	122.8	113.1	9.7	2-1	4-2	2-1	2-2	6-3	1W
Grizzlies	4	8	0.333	114.3	119.8	-5.5	3-5	1-3	2-1	3-4	3-7	2L
Mavericks	3	8	0.273	107.2	113.5	-6.3	2-5	1-3	0-4	0-5	3-7	1L
Pelicans	2	8	0.2	108	121.3	-13.3	1-2	1-6	1-3	1-7	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	9	2	0.818	118	112.7	5.3	5-1	4-1	0-2	5-2	9-1	7W
Knicks	7	3	0.7	121.8	112.7	9.1	7-0	0-3	2-0	5-3	7-3	5W
Heat	7	4	0.636	125.5	119.8	5.7	5-0	2-4	2-1	4-1	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	7	4	0.636	122.3	117.6	4.7	4-1	3-3	3-0	7-4	7-3	1L
Bucks	7	4	0.636	119.6	118.1	1.5	4-2	3-2	2-1	5-2	6-4	1W
76ers	7	4	0.636	120.5	116.8	3.7	4-2	3-2	4-1	7-4	6-4	1W
Bulls	6	4	0.6	119.2	118.4	0.8	5-1	1-3	1-2	5-3	6-4	3L
Raptors	6	5	0.545	119.3	116.4	2.9	2-2	4-3	1-1	5-2	5-5	1W
Hawks	6	5	0.545	114.3	113.8	0.5	2-3	4-2	2-0	4-4	6-4	2W
Magic	5	6	0.455	115.9	115.8	0.1	3-3	2-3	3-2	4-6	4-6	1W
Celtics	5	7	0.417	111.8	109.7	2.1	2-3	3-4	1-3	4-5	5-5	1L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	118.2	121	-2.8	2-3	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-7	3L
Nets	1	10	0.091	109.9	124.9	-15	0-6	1-4	0-3	1-7	1-9	3L
Pacers	1	10	0.091	109.5	121.7	-12.2	1-4	0-6	0-1	0-3	1-9	5L
Wizards	1	10	0.091	113.5	129.2	-15.7	0-5	1-5	0-2	0-8	1-9	9L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	11	1	0.917	122.7	108.3	14.4	5-0	6-1	0-1	8-1	9-1	3W
Nuggets	8	2	0.8	124	110.7	13.3	6-0	2-2	1-1	6-2	8-2	5W
Spurs	8	2	0.8	119.3	111.3	8	5-0	3-2	4-0	4-2	8-2	3W
Lakers	8	3	0.727	118.1	116.5	1.6	3-2	5-1	1-1	6-2	8-2	1W
Rockets	6	3	0.667	122.8	113.1	9.7	2-1	4-2	2-1	2-2	6-3	1W
Timberwolves	7	4	0.636	121.2	115.7	5.5	2-2	5-2	3-1	4-3	6-4	3W
Suns	6	5	0.545	116.8	115	1.8	5-1	1-4	3-2	6-5	5-5	3W
Trail Blazers	5	5	0.5	120.6	119.3	1.3	3-2	2-3	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Warriors	6	6	0.5	114.8	114.7	0.1	5-0	1-6	3-1	5-4	4-6	1L
Jazz	4	7	0.364	115.8	120.8	-5	3-2	1-5	0-3	2-5	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	4	8	0.333	114.3	119.8	-5.5	3-5	1-3	2-1	3-4	3-7	2L
Kings	3	8	0.273	114.6	123.7	-9.1	2-4	1-4	1-2	2-7	3-7	3L
Clippers	3	7	0.3	108.9	114	-5.1	3-4	0-3	1-3	3-5	3-7	5L
Mavericks	3	8	0.273	107.2	113.5	-6.3	2-5	1-3	0-4	0-5	3-7	1L
Pelicans	2	8	0.2	108	121.3	-13.3	1-2	1-6	1-3	1-7	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	11	1	0.917	122.7	108.3	14.4	5-0	6-1	0-1	8-1	9-1	3W
Pistons	9	2	0.818	118	112.7	5.3	5-1	4-1	0-2	5-2	9-1	7W
Nuggets	8	2	0.8	124	110.7	13.3	6-0	2-2	1-1	6-2	8-2	5W
Spurs	8	2	0.8	119.3	111.3	8	5-0	3-2	4-0	4-2	8-2	3W
Lakers	8	3	0.727	118.1	116.5	1.6	3-2	5-1	1-1	6-2	8-2	1W
Knicks	7	3	0.7	121.8	112.7	9.1	7-0	0-3	2-0	5-3	7-3	5W
Rockets	6	3	0.667	122.8	113.1	9.7	2-1	4-2	2-1	2-2	6-3	1W
Cavaliers	7	4	0.636	122.3	117.6	4.7	4-1	3-3	3-0	7-4	7-3	1L
Heat	7	4	0.636	125.5	119.8	5.7	5-0	2-4	2-1	4-1	7-3	3W
Bucks	7	4	0.636	119.6	118.1	1.5	4-2	3-2	2-1	5-2	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	7	4	0.636	121.2	115.7	5.5	2-2	5-2	3-1	4-3	6-4	3W
76ers	7	4	0.636	120.5	116.8	3.7	4-2	3-2	4-1	7-4	6-4	1W
Bulls	6	4	0.6	119.2	118.4	0.8	5-1	1-3	1-2	5-3	6-4	3L
Hawks	6	5	0.545	114.3	113.8	0.5	2-3	4-2	2-0	4-4	6-4	2W
Suns	6	5	0.545	116.8	115	1.8	5-1	1-4	3-2	6-5	5-5	3W
Raptors	6	5	0.545	119.3	116.4	2.9	2-2	4-3	1-1	5-2	5-5	1W
Warriors	6	6	0.5	114.8	114.7	0.1	5-0	1-6	3-1	5-4	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	5	5	0.5	120.6	119.3	1.3	3-2	2-3	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Magic	5	6	0.455	115.9	115.8	0.1	3-3	2-3	3-2	4-6	4-6	1W
Celtics	5	7	0.417	111.8	109.7	2.1	2-3	3-4	1-3	4-5	5-5	1L
Jazz	4	7	0.364	115.8	120.8	-5	3-2	1-5	0-3	2-5	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	4	8	0.333	114.3	119.8	-5.5	3-5	1-3	2-1	3-4	3-7	2L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	118.2	121	-2.8	2-3	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-7	3L
Clippers	3	7	0.3	108.9	114	-5.1	3-4	0-3	1-3	3-5	3-7	5L
Mavericks	3	8	0.273	107.2	113.5	-6.3	2-5	1-3	0-4	0-5	3-7	1L
Kings	3	8	0.273	114.6	123.7	-9.1	2-4	1-4	1-2	2-7	3-7	3L
Pelicans	2	8	0.2	108	121.3	-13.3	1-2	1-6	1-3	1-7	2-8	2L
Nets	1	10	0.091	109.9	124.9	-15	0-6	1-4	0-3	1-7	1-9	3L
Pacers	1	10	0.091	109.5	121.7	-12.2	1-4	0-6	0-1	0-3	1-9	5L
Wizards	1	10	0.091	113.5	129.2	-15.7	0-5	1-5	0-2	0-8	1-9	9L

• 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