Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets will face off in the final game of their home-and-home series, with the Bucks holding a 68-60 all-time advantage in the regular season matchups. The Bucks have won the last four meetings and are favored to continue their success, currently sitting at -11.5 in the betting lines. Will the Hornets be able to pull off an upset and break the Bucks' winning streak, or will Milwaukee complete the season sweep? The game is set to take place on Thursday night in Charlotte.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bucks -685 | Hornets +509

Spread: Bucks -11.5 (-110) | Hornets +11.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 217.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 87%.

Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee won their third straight game against Charlotte with a dominant performance, leading by as many as 49 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 24 points and eight rebounds. The Bucks are currently second in the Central Division and third in the Eastern Conference standings. They have a strong offense, ranking second in scoring with 121.8 points per game, and are fifth in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. However, they are 22nd in scoring defense, allowing 117.7 points per game. Middleton is out indefinitely with an ankle injury, and Jackson Jr. missed the last game due to illness. Milwaukee has a power ranking of 10 and is ranked #2 in offense and #24 in defense. They have a record of 38-21 this season and are 24-35 against the spread. Highlights from last night's WIN over the Hornets. ⚡️: @we_energies pic.twitter.com/gYAFrSjwlh