At 7:00 ET, the 38-21 Milwaukee Bucks (-692) will take on the 15-43 Charlotte Hornets (+487) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks are currently on a three-game win streak and are favored by 11.5 at Bovada.

This game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, and can be seen on BSSE. The over/under line is set at 217.

Will Milwaukee Come Through as Road Favorites?

As the Bucks look to extend their win streak to four games, they are favored by 11.5 points. This season, Milwaukee has been favored in 52 of their 59 games and has gone 37-15 in those games.

Milwaukee’s ATS record for the season is 24-35, and they have covered the spread in their last three games. On the road, they are 11-17 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +1.2 points per game.

In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are currently in 3rd place with a record of 38-21. Against other teams in the East, they are 27-13 compared to 11-8 in non-conference games.

In their most recent game, the Bucks defeated the Hornets by a score of 123-85. Milwaukee was favored by 14 points in that game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 219.5 points.

This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 30-29, and their games have averaged a combined 239.5 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 217, and Milwaukee has gone under the total in their last three games.

When it comes to scoring, the Bucks are one of the most potent offenses in the league, ranking 2nd in points per game at 121.8. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.5% of their games this season.

On the road, Milwaukee is averaging 120.1 points per game, which is 3rd in the league. Overall, they are 5th in field goal percentage at 49%.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bucks are 5th in made threes per game at 14.3. They are also 6th in three-point attempts this season.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Bucks is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 117.7 points per game (21st). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bucks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.0% while allowing 35.0% from downtown.

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Probable) Knee
  • Khris Middleton (Out) Ankle
  • MarJon Beauchamp (Probable) Illness
  • Andre Jackson Jr. (Questionable) Illness

Will the Hornets Find a Way to Win at Home?

Charlotte has an O/U record of 28-30 for the season, and their games have averaged 225.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 217 is lower than their season average of 228. The Hornets have hit the under in their last six games.

At home, the Hornets are 12-15 ATS, and they have covered the spread in five straight games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 22-30, and they are 13-41 straight-up as the underdog.

In their most recent game, the Hornets lost to the Bucks by a score of 123-85. Charlotte was a 14-point underdog in that game, and they are 22-34 ATS for the season.

Currently, the Hornets are 15-43 and are in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 9-26 compared to 6-17 in non-conference games.

At home, the Hornets are averaging 109.3 points per game this season, which is 28th in the league. Overall, they are 28th in scoring at 107.7 points per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Charlotte is 20th in the NBA at 36% from beyond the arc. They are also 27th in field goal percentage at 45%.

So far this season, the Hornets have made an average of 14.8 free throws per game, which is last in the league. In terms of assists, they are 24th in the NBA at 24.8 per game.

Currently, the Hornets’ defense holds the 24th rank in the NBA, allowing 118.2 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hornets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.5% while allowing 37.9% from downtown.

  • LaMelo Ball (Out) Ankle
  • Mark Williams (Out) Back

Bucks vs. Hornets Pick

The Bucks is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 131-87. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the Bucks at -11.5.

Pick: Take the Bucks at -11.5

The Total

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 217, and our model projects the Bucks and Hornets to reach a combined total of 218 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

Pick: Go Over 217 points (-109)