Charlotte Hornets vs
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Milwaukee Bucks Favored to Win Against Charlotte Hornets, but Giannis' Playing Time Raises Questions

The Charlotte Hornets (6-9) are scheduled to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (6-9) on Saturday, November 24 at 8 p.m. ET. As of now, Milwaukee is favored to win, with the opening line at -8.5 and the current line at Milwaukee -7.5. Please note that this information was provided prior to the completion of Friday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hornets +255 | Bucks -305
• Spread: Hornets +7.5 (-110) | Bucks -7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 223.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 75%.

Charlotte vs Milwaukee Stats

Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets recently won a close game against the Detroit Pistons, despite almost losing the lead in the fourth quarter. Brandon Miller led the team with 38 points, supported by LaMelo Ball with 35 points and Grant Williams with 12. The Hornets' offensive performance ranks them 23rd in the league, with an average of 110.1 PPG and shooting percentages of 43.4% from the field and 37.1% from three. On defense, they allow an average of 114.5 PPG, with opponents shooting 47.2% from the field and 35.4% from three. Overall, the Hornets are ranked 17th in power rankings with a 6-9 record for the season. Offensive highlights include strong free throw shooting at 78.78% and a solid three-point shooting average of 37.07%. Defensively, they struggle with field goal percentage allowed at 47.26% but perform well in limiting opponents' three-point shooting at 35.39%.

Milwaukee Bucks Analysis

The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to host Indiana in NBA Cup action on Friday night after defeating the Chicago Bulls 122-106 on Wednesday. Giannis Antetokoumpo led the team with 41 points, supported by Damian Lillard with 20 points and 10 assists, and Brook Lopez with 21 points. The Bucks are currently averaging 111.3 points per game and ranked 19th for offense, shooting 47.6% from the field and 36% from three. On defense, they are allowing 112.2 points per game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field and 37.3% from three. Despite missing Khris Middleton, the Bucks have a power ranking of 24 and are showing strong performance on both ends of the court.

Milwaukee's Back-to-Back Schedule Raises Concerns for Giannis' Playing Time; Charlotte Hornets Favored to Cover the Spread

Due to the fact that Milwaukee is playing on a back-to-back schedule and Giannis is already nursing an injury that has him listed as probable, it remains uncertain how much playing time he will see on Saturday. As a result, I am inclined to favor the Charlotte Hornets to remain competitive and cover the spread in this matchup. Charlotte possesses a strong offensive capability, capable of scoring a high volume of points, while Milwaukee has struggled on the defensive end throughout the season. Furthermore, the Hornets have maintained a solid 9-6 record against the spread, compared to the Bucks' 5-9-1 record. Considering these factors, it seems prudent to select Charlotte to cover the spread in this game.

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