Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Milwaukee Bucks (51-8) swing by the Spectrum Center Sunday to play the Charlotte Hornets (21-38) at 1 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bucks-Hornets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Bucks at Hornets: Key injuries

BUCKS

  • SF Khris Middleton (neck) probable
  • SG Kyle Korver (back) out

HORNETS

  • SG Malik Monk (suspension) out 

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Bucks at Hornets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bucks 115, Hornets 92

Moneyline (ML)

NO, NO, NO on the moneyline. Charlotte +625 is outrageous and should be at least +1000. The Hornets have lost their last four games against the Bucks (-1000). Their first meeting of the season was in Paris on Jan. 24 and Milwaukee won, 116-103, but couldn’t cover the -14.5 line. The Bucks are 21-4 straight up when playing as an away favorite.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Bucks -13.5 (-110) sport a 12-7 record against the spread on the road against losing teams and the Hornets +13.5 (-110) are just 2-6 ATS in Charlotte versus winning teams. Charlotte has lost their last three games against the Bucks by more than 13 points and Milwaukee should beat the brakes off of Charlotte again. The Bucks defense allows the lowest field goal percentage in the NBA and the Hornets are 24th in field goal percentage. Oh and the Bucks get the most rebounds per game, so don’t expect a lot of second-chance Hornets points. Plus Milwaukee’s defense will overwhelm a Charlotte team that ranks last in points per game and field goal percentage. It’s BUCKS -13.5 (-110) or nothing on the spread.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Bucks could be extra cruel in this one and drop 140+ points against the feeble Hornets. Poor outside shooting, random turnovers, a lopsided tilt and various other factors could contribute to the Bucks not putting the points needed for the Over to hit. I challenge you to find a player matchup the Hornets can exploit for points. I only lean UNDER -218.5 (-115) because there are too many scenarios where the Bucks-Hornets play at a snail’s pace late.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Milwaukee Bucks (39-9) take on the Charlotte Hornets (15-30) Friday at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bucks-Hornets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Bucks vs. Hornets: Key injuries

Bucks

  • C Robin Lopez (illness) out
  • SG Wesley Matthews (illness) probable

Bucks vs. Hornets: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Bucks 118, Hornets 95

Moneyline (ML)

As you would expect, the Bucks (-1112) are monster moneyline favorites against the Hornets (+675) at the neutral site. While the Bucks are an incredibly safe bet to win this game, it’s not a smart pick to wager on this moneyline given the lack of a payout. PASS in favor of the point spread.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BUCKS (-13.5, -115) are double-digit favorites over the Hornets Friday afternoon in France and it’s easy to understand why. Milwaukee has been fantastic against the spread this season, going 25-20 despite always having big point spreads to cover. While 13.5 points seem like a ton, the Bucks should have no problem covering this spread as they have won by double digits in five of their last six games. Take the Bucks to cover this spread.

Over/Under (O/U)

The point total for this Eastern Conference matchup is set at 216.5 points, but that feels slightly too high. The Bucks have the league’s No. 1 ranked offense, averaging nearly 120 points per contest. The Hornets, on the other hand, have the league’s worst offense as they regularly struggle to cross the 100-point mark. I expect the Bucks to put up a ton of points, but for the UNDER 216.7 (+105) to ultimately hit in Paris.

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