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Milwaukee Bucks Gear Up for Match Against Struggling Charlotte Hornets: Key Players Set to Return as Bucks Favored by 10.5 Points

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to take on the Charlotte Hornets in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday. The Bucks, currently 5th in the conference, are looking to bounce back from a four-game losing streak, while the struggling Hornets have lost five straight and seven of their last eight. The absence of key players for both teams will be a factor in this game. Milwaukee is favored to win by 10.5 points according to the current line. Fans can look forward to an exciting showdown between these two teams and check out the in-depth prediction for a closer look at the match-up.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bucks -470 | Hornets +375
• Spread: Bucks -10.5 (-110) | Hornets +10.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 220.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 82%.

Milwaukee vs Charlotte Stats

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently ranked 18th in the power rankings, with a record of 27-22 (22-26-1 ATS) this season. Offensively, they are ranked 12th in scoring, averaging 114.31 points per game, and 6th in field goal percentage at 48.30%. They are also ranked 2nd in three-point percentage, shooting 38.78% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Bucks are ranked 11th, allowing an average of 111.85 points per game, and 2nd in opponent field goal percentage at 44.88%. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team in scoring with an average of 31.8 points per game, while Damien Lillard follows with 25.0 points per game. Lillard also leads in assists with 7.3 per game, and Antetokounmpo in rebounds with 12.2 per game. Brook Lopez leads in blocked shots with 2.0 per game, and Lillard in steals with 1.2 per game. Overall, the Bucks have strong offensive stats but could improve on their free throw shooting and defensive rebounding.

Charlotte Hornets Analysis

The Charlotte Hornets have struggled offensively this season, ranking last in the league with an average of 106.85 points per game and shooting just 42.95% from the field. However, their defense has been more solid, ranking 12th in the league by only allowing an average of 111.93 points per game. Despite their poor offensive performance, key players like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges have stepped up to lead the team in scoring. The Hornets also have a strong defensive presence, holding opponents to 46.60% shooting overall and 34.32% from 3-point territory. Despite several players being out due to injuries, the team continues to work on improving their performance both offensively and defensively.

Milwaukee Bucks Gear Up for Match Against Struggling Charlotte Hornets

The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for their upcoming game against Charlotte with key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard set to return. In contrast, Charlotte is facing challenges with several players, including second leading scorer Brandon Miller, sidelined for the rest of the season. Despite Charlotte's strong defense, ranked 11th in points allowed, their offensive performance has been lacking, averaging 107.0 points per game, ranking 28th in the NBA. On the other hand, Milwaukee excels in both field goal and three-point shooting percentages, ranking sixth and second respectively. Defensively, the Bucks rank fourth in field goal shooting percentage allowed and tenth in three-point shooting percentage allowed. Milwaukee has a track record of covering the spread in four of the last six games against Charlotte.

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