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  8. Lineups
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NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Hornets

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

Hornets to Give Bucks a Tough Test

The market might have underrated the Hornets and -114 makes appeal considering they are +3.5 on the spread. Back the underdogs to cover the line against the Bucks.

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Bucks Have Won 8 Out of 10 on the H2H

Milwaukee Bucks triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Chicago Bulls were beaten 112-103 at United Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 29 points, with Ryan Rollins contributing 20 and Bobby Portis adding 17.

Charlotte Hornets won last time out by a 120-105 scoreline. On the road against Orlando Magic at Kia Center, they made it back-to-back wins. LaMelo Ball bagged 22 points, Miles Bridges had 16 points and 11 rebounds, with Kon Knueppel recording 16 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 147-134 (OT) win for the Bucks at Fiserv Forum when they last played the Hornets. 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 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Hornets logo Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
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Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Bucks are averaging 105.6 points, 42.2 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 111.3 points and 44.6 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 19.5 points and 8.3 assists, while Bobby Portis averages 8.8 rebounds and 2.2 (44.0%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.3 points, 45.1 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 115.1 points and 42.7 rebounds.

Kon Knueppel is averaging 21.2 points and 4.0 (45.5%) 3-pointers made. Moussa Diabate has an average of 7.4 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.4 assists.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Hornets will be able to cover the spread in this NBA showdown, with +3.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -114 that is currently available.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together basketball forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest NBA stats to shape our predictions.

Key Bucks vs Hornets stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.

Hornets +3.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandon Miller Over 2.5 Assists -164 BetMGM logo

Brandon Miller (Hornets) has totaled Over 2.5 assists in 5 straight games at home. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -164, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Ryan Rollins (Bucks) has totaled Over 3.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -139 currently available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +3.5
Totals Under 227.5
Player Assists Brandon Miller Over 2.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Hornets to cover the +3.5 spread along with Under 227.5. Add in Brandon Miller (Hornets) to get Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks Bucks logo 110 - 111 Hornets logo Hornets

For a fun wager, consider backing the Hornets to claim a 111-110 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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.

Bucks Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Milwaukee Bucks are -147 favorites to win and that means a 60% chance of landing a victory. At +126, Charlotte Hornets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 227.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 227.5 at -110.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Get Most Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -119 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -109 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 26.5
-119
Under 26.5
-109
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-127
Under 20.5
-102
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-118
Under 19.5
-110
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-103
Under 19.5
-125
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-137
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 7.5
+103
Under 7.5
-133
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 5.5
-111
Under 5.5
-116
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Ryan Rollins (Bucks)
Over 4.5
-111
Under 4.5
-116
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 11.5
-130
Under 11.5
+101
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-143
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
+103
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Bobby Portis (Bucks)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-145
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Hornets Standing on Five Wins From Last Ten Home Matches

The Hornets are 5-5 in their last 10 home games, putting up 115.60 points on average and giving up 117.50.

The Bucks have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 106.50 points on offense and surrendering 114.70 on defense.

The Hornets defeated the Bucks 111-100 the last time they played at Spectrum Center. Each team has collected five wins in the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Spectrum Center.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O227.5 U227.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 5-5 233.10 115.60 117.50 7 3
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats 2-8 221.20 106.50 114.70 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
  • U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kevin Porter Jr. 13 32.49 248 96 19.1 7.4 2.3 5.2 0.4 2.5
Ryan Rollins 32 31.2 550 185 17.2 5.8 2.3 4.2 0.4 1.6
Giannis Antetokounmpo 18 28.89 521 105 28.9 5.8 0.6 10.0 0.9 0.9

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 31 34.42 633 121 20.4 3.9 2.3 6.3 0.6 0.6
Kon Knueppel 31 33.12 597 107 19.3 3.5 3.6 5.1 0.2 0.7
Brandon Miller 15 29.39 269 50 17.9 3.3 2.5 3.7 1.2 0.9

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 Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

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
05 Dec NBA
76ers 116-101 Bucks
03 Dec NBA
Pistons 109-113 Bucks

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

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
05 Dec NBA
Hornets 111-86 Raptors
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1L
Raptors 19 14 0.576 114.4 112.9 1.5 9-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 4-6 1W
76ers 16 14 0.533 115.7 115.6 0.1 9-8 7-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 3L
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Wizards 7 23 0.233 113.5 125.4 -11.9 4-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 2W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 27 5 0.844 121.5 107.3 14.2 15-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 1W
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 13 19 0.406 116.6 120.1 -3.5 6-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 1W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 16 0.5 114.9 113.3 1.6 10-4 6-12 4-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 15 17 0.469 115.3 115.8 -0.5 7-8 8-9 4-3 13-9 6-4 1L
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1L
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Raptors 19 14 0.576 114.4 112.9 1.5 9-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 4-6 1W
76ers 16 14 0.533 115.7 115.6 0.1 9-8 7-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 3L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Wizards 7 23 0.233 113.5 125.4 -11.9 4-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 27 5 0.844 121.5 107.3 14.2 15-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 1W
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 16 0.5 114.9 113.3 1.6 10-4 6-12 4-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 15 17 0.469 115.3 115.8 -0.5 7-8 8-9 4-3 13-9 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 13 19 0.406 116.6 120.1 -3.5 6-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 1W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 27 5 0.844 121.5 107.3 14.2 15-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 1W
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Raptors 19 14 0.576 114.4 112.9 1.5 9-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 4-6 1W
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
76ers 16 14 0.533 115.7 115.6 0.1 9-8 7-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 3L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Warriors 16 16 0.5 114.9 113.3 1.6 10-4 6-12 4-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 15 17 0.469 115.3 115.8 -0.5 7-8 8-9 4-3 13-9 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 13 19 0.406 116.6 120.1 -3.5 6-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 1W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Wizards 7 23 0.233 113.5 125.4 -11.9 4-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
  • 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