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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