The Charlotte Hornets (15-36) face the Milwaukee Bucks (33-17) on Tuesday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 122-117 on Sunday to cover as 5.5-point home underdogs. Charlotte is currently on a 2-game win streak and has won 4 of its last 6 games.
The Bucks handily beat the New Orleans Pelicans 135-110 on Sunday and covered as 10.5-point favorites at home. Milwaukee is on a 4-game win streak and won 3 of those games by 10 or more points.
These teams have split 2 meetings this season straight up and against the spread, with the Over/Under also going 1-1. They most recently met Jan. 6 in Milwaukee as Charlotte escaped with a 138-109 victory as a 10-point underdog and the Over (229.5) connected.
Hornets at Bucks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at 10:12 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hornets +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Bucks -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +10.5 (-102) | Bucks -10.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 243.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
Hornets at Bucks key injuries
Hornets
- F Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) out
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- F Bobby Portis (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 122, Hornets 113
Moneyline
AVOID.
Wagering on the Bucks (-650) to win at home at the current odds isn’t worth doing considering the minimal profit you’ll receive if they come away with the victory.
Against the spread
LEAN HORNETS +10.5 (-102).
This is a massive number to cover for the Bucks. With G LaMelo Ball back on the court for the Hornets, I expect them to keep it close enough to cover the spread.
Charlotte is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 meetings against Milwaukee and the Bucks are 4-5 ATS in their 9 games this season when favored by 10 or more points.
Over/Under
While both of these teams are top 12 in pace, the Hornets own the 2nd-worst offensive rating in the NBA, so UNDER 243.5 (-108) is how I’m playing the total.
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