Need a Hornets vs. Bucks prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Bucks hit the road to face the Hornets on Friday, Nov 17 at 7:00 ET. The current total stands at 236, with the Bucks being favored by 7.5 as they play on the road. Check out our Hornets vs. Bucks player props and predictions.
Hornets vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Bucks -7.5
- Total 236
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 17
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: BSSE
Bucks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 117 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Bucks have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Charlotte has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 118 points per game while allowing 124. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-1-1.
Can Milwaukee Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
Today, the Bucks are entering the action with an overall record of 7-4 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. The Bucks have a 2-3 record on the road this season, compared to their 5-1 record when playing at home.
In their recent matchup, the Bucks offense ended with 128 points against the Raptors. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 51.8% and made 20 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Giannis Antetokounmpo who comes into today’s matchup averaging 29.5. Damian Lillard also heads into the game with a PPG average of 24.3.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Bucks is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 117.7 points per game (24th).
Opponents are hitting 53.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.5% of their three-point attempts.
Does Charlotte Have a Shot at a Home Win?
As they prepare to face off against the Bucks, the Hornets are 3-7 overall and are looking to snap a two game losing streak. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 13th, and they are 4th in the Southeast division.
The Hornets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 105 points vs. the Heat. Overall their field goal percentage was 44.4% while connecting on 15 threes. So far this season, the Hornets offense has looked to push the pace, averaging 100.4 possessions per contest. For the season, they are 7th in field goal attempts per game and their season field goal percentage is 47%.
Coming into the game, the Hornets’ defense is giving up an average of 121.9 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 70.0% of their games.
Opponents are hitting 56.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.2% of their three-point attempts.
Hornets vs. Bucks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is LaMelo Ball and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -115. For his matchup against the Hornets, we recommend taking the under on LaMelo Ball and his prop bet of 26.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 21.
- The Prop: LaMelo Ball Under 26.5 Points (-115)
Hornets vs. Bucks Predictions
In this Bucks vs. Hornets matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Hornets at +7.5. While we project the Bucks to win 110-106, our recommendation is to bet on the Hornets for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 236 and given that our model is projecting 216 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Hornets +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook