Looking for Bucks vs. Hornets predictions? We have you covered as the Hornets travel to take on the Bucks on Tuesday, Feb 27 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 220.5 with the Bucks favored by 14 at home. Keep reading to get our Bucks vs. Hornets player props and predictions.
Bucks vs. Hornets Odds
- Spread: Bucks -14
- Total 220.5
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Feb 27
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: BSW
Hornets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 97 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Hornets have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 111 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Will Charlotte Shock Everyone at Fiserv Forum?
In their last game against the Trail Blazers, the Hornets won by a score of 93-80. The O/U line for that game was 213.5 points, and Charlotte covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Hornets have an O/U record of 28-29, and their games have averaged 226.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 220.5 points, and Charlotte has hit the under in their last five games.
As for their ATS record, the Hornets are 22-33 on the season and 10-18 ATS on the road. The team’s straight-up record on the road is 7-21, and they are 15-42 overall.
Currently, the Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Southeast Division. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 9-25 and 6-17 against non-conference opponents.
Charlotte has been the underdog in all but four of their games this season. As the underdog, they are 13-40 and 22-29 vs. the spread. Today, they are 14-point underdogs vs. the Bucks.
So far this season, the Hornets have struggled to score, ranking 28th in the league at 108.1 points per game. They have been even worse on the road, averaging 106.8 points per game compared to 109.3 at home.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets have made an average of 12 threes per game, which is 21st in the league. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
One area where the Hornets have struggled is getting to the free-throw line. They are last in the NBA in both free throws made and attempted per game.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Hornets is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 118.1 points per game (23rd). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 13.1 per game, which is 19th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 22nd in blocked shots at 4.7 per game.
Does Milwaukee Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Today, the Bucks are looking to extend their win streak to three games as they host the Hornets. Milwaukee is currently 37-21 on the season, which puts them in 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
Milwaukee’s most recent win came against the 76ers, where they won by a score of 119-98. The Bucks were favored by 4.5 points in that game, giving them an ATS win.
For the season, the Bucks are 23-35 against the spread and have covered in two straight games. At home, they have an ATS record of 12-18.
On average, the Bucks’ games have finished with 240.1 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 220.5. This season, their games have averaged an over/under line of 238.3.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks have gone 26-13 compared to 11-8 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 14-14 compared to 23-7 at home.
So far this season, the Bucks are one of the top offensive teams in the league, averaging 121.8 points per game (2nd). At home, they are averaging 123.3 points per game (4th).
Milwaukee’s offense is built around their three-point shooting. They are 5th in the league in three-point attempts (37.9) and have made an average of 14.2 threes per game (5th).
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Bucks are 2nd in the league in attempts (25.4) and are 4th in made free throws (19.6).
So far, the Bucks’ defense is ranked 24th in the league at 118.3 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bucks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.1% while allowing 35.1% from downtown.
Bucks vs. Hornets Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Miles Bridges and his points prop of 20.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. Our projections have Miles Bridges going 8/17 from the field on his way to 22 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -120.
- The Prop: Miles Bridges Over 20.5 Points (-120)
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Bucks vs. Hornets Predictions
We’re putting our money on the Bucks to win, and have the projected score sitting at 131-82. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Bucks at -14.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 220.5, and our model predicts the Hornets and Bucks to score a combined 213 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Bucks -14 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
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