Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks 2-28-22

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 02/05/2025: NBA Picks

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

Game Time 7:00 pm EST
Milwaukee Bucks Line -8.5
Charlotte Hornets Line +8.5
Total 216
TV: NBA TV

 

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

Below is a detailed analysis for Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets game.

 

 

 

PREGAME WARM-UP:

Two teams sitting on opposite sides of the Eastern conference table are clashing today, when the Charlotte Hornets are hosting the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hornets are on full tank mode, as they have lost five consecutive games. The Bucks are struggling as well, coming off four consecutive losses, and are playing their second straight game on the road, where they have been terrible this season.

 

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

Charlotte Hornets Injury Report: Cody Martin are questionable, Tre Mann, Josh Okogie, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, LaMello Ball are out.

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis, Khris Middleton, Taurean Prince, Brook Lopez are questionable.

Charlotte Hornets Form and Trends

The Charlotte Hornets have a 12-35 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the East. The Hornets are 24-21-2 against the spread and 18-28-1 in over/under, while having an 8-19 home record. The Hornets are 1-7 in their last 8 games, and 3-2-1 against the spread in their last 6. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 games.

 

The Hornets are coming off a 114-124 home defeat by the Washington Wizards. LaMello Ball leads the Hornets both in scoring with 28.2 points, and in assists made with 7.3, adding 5.3 rebounds per game. Brandon Miller adds 21 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists, but both are out with injuries.

 

Milwaukee Bucks Form and Trends

The Bucks have a 27-22 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the East. Milwaukee is 22-26-1 against the spread and 25-24 in over/under, while having a 9-14 road record. The Bucks are 1-5 in their last 6 games, and 1-5 against the spread. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 games.

 

The Bucks are coming off a 96-125 road loss by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks both in scoring with 31.8 points and in rebounding with 12.2 per game, adding 5.9 assists per game. Damian Lillard adds 25 points, 4.6 rebounds and a team-high 7.3 assists per game.

 

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

Statistical Breakdown

Offensively, the Hornets average 107 points per game, which is just 28th in the NBA. They have the worst field goal percentage in the league, with just 43%, while they shoot with 34.4% from beyond the arc (26th). Defensively, the Hornets allow 112.2 points per game, which is 11th in the league.

 

Offensively, the Bucks average 113.9 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Milwaukee shoots with 48.1% from the field, which is the 6th-best in the NBA, and with 38.7% from beyond the arc, which is the second-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 112.1 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA.

 

Both teams are tied 1-1 wins this season, with each team having won at home. The Hornets won by 115-114 and the Bucks by 125-119, as the Hornets covered the spread in both. The Bucks are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings, but both teams are tied 4-4 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.

 

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

In this Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, the Bucks are coming as -8.5 road favorites. The Bucks are rightfully favored, as they are the better team on paper, but they have a ton of injuries right now, and have been struggling on the road this season. The Hornets have covered both of their meetings against the Bucks this season, and I see them keeping this one close as well. Take the Charlotte Hornets and the plus points at home.

Nick’s Free Pick: Charlotte Hornets +8.5

 

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