The Milwaukee Bucks (7-4) and Charlotte Hornets (3-7) meet Wednesday in an Eastern Conference battle from Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Bucks won 2-1
The Bucks beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-114 Monday night, but failed to cover as a 3.5-point road favorite as the Over (229.5) cashed. F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is looking every bit like an MVP candidate, scored 30 points on 11-for-18 shooting. Milwaukee has traded off winning and losing over its last 7 contests and has gone 6-5 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Hornets lost to the LA Lakers 121-11 Monday night, closing as an 8.5-point home underdog as the Over (230) hit. With star G LaMelo Ball sidelined, F Miles Bridges led the way with 34 points on 11-for-19 shooting and 7 made 3s. Charlotte, which started the season 2-1, has gone 1-6 since. It is 4-6 ATS.
Bucks at Hornets odds
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Moneyline (ML): Bucks -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Hornets +170 (bet $100 to win $170)Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -5.5 (-110) | Hornets +5.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Bucks at Hornets key injuries
Bucks
F Giannis Antetkounmpo (knee) questionableG Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) out
Hornets
G LaMelo Ball (ankle) outF Brandon Miller (shoulder) outG Collin Sexton (ankle) probableF Grant Williams (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Hornets picks and predictionsPrediction
Bucks 118, Hornets 111
PASS.
The Bucks (-210) are the far better side, but are too expensive to consider here.
BET BUCKS -5.5 (-110).
The Bucks are surging while the Hornets are reeling. Milwaukee is 3-2 straight up and ATS on the road, having scored at least 115 points in 3 straight contests. That offensive consistency will be key.
The Hornets have much of their offense running through Miller and Ball when healthy, and their absence has stung. The Hornets have failed to cover in 3 straight and are 2-4 ATS as an underdog of 4.5 or fewer.
Expect Milwaukee to come out and win with ease. Back BUCKS -5.5 (-110).
BET UNDER 233.5 (-110).
The Bucks have gone Under in 3 of their last 5 contests, while the Hornets are 1-5 O/U in their previous 6 performances. With Antetokounmpo on the injury report, they may not push his minutes, especially if they’re up (or down) by any significant margin.
Milwaukee’s defense has also allowed 115 or fewer in 5 of its last 8 games. Considering those trends, take UNDER 233.5 (-110).
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