Hornets vs Bucks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 27, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Bucks are -14.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSWI | BSCH

The Charlotte Hornets visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Milwaukee, WI.

The Bucks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).

The Hornets vs Bucks Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 23-34 against the spread, while the Bucks are 23-34 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Bucks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+14.5 -115O 220.5 -110+725
Milwaukee Bucks -14.5 -105U 220.5 -110-1200

Bucks vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bucks will win Tuesday‘s game with 94.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and Bucks.

Bucks vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bucks will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 55.5% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 34 away games (+21.20 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 49 of their last 77 games (+17.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 64 games (+12.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.85 Units / 65% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games (+9.25 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 43 games at home (+12.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 76 games (+10.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 51 games (+9.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.00 Units / 26% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 23-34 (-14.35 Units / -22.92% ROI).

  • 15-42 against the Moneyline (-1.65 Units / -2.77% ROI)
  • 28-29 against the Over for game total points (-3.9 Units / -6.22% ROI)
  • 29-28 against the Under for game total points (-1.8 Units / -2.87% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 23-34 (-14.4 Units / -22.52% ROI).

  • 37-21 against the Moneyline (-13.2 Units / -6.29% ROI)
  • 30-28 against the Over for game total points (-0.8 Units / -1.25% ROI)
  • 28-30 against the Under for game total points (-4.95 Units / -7.76% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Moneyline in 46 of their last 76 games (-32.15 Units / -11% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 82 games (-22.60 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 65 games (-21.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the Spread in 27 of their last 72 games (-21.40 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 12 of their last 42 games at home (-20.65 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 77 games (-25.50 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 63 games (-24.30 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 77 games (-20.70 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 76 games (-18.35 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 64 games (-18.00 Units / -25% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

The Hornets are 1-17 (.056) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .412

The Hornets are 2-9 (.182) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Hornets were 7-28 (.200) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Hornets are 5-19 (.208) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 6th-worst in the NBA. The Bucks have made 14.2 three-pointers per game this season — 5th-highest in the NBA.

Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Bucks were 47-8 (.855) when scoring 110 or more points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Bucks are 17-3 (.850) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three this season — T-5th-worst in the NBA.

The Bucks were 27-11 (.711) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Bucks were 27-3 (.900) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Injury Report: Bucks vs. HornetsTuesday‘s Game, Feb. 27

  • Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks): Ankle, Out
  • Davis Bertans (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets averaged 1.23 points per shot (9,098 points/7,413 shots) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Hornets have averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,751 points/2,382 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets have averaged 51.9 points per game (2,751 points/53 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.6

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 1.43 points per shot (3,321 points/2,322 shots) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

The Bucks have 25.9 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

The Bucks averaged 6.8 points in the paint per game (414 points/61 games) in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.8

The Bucks have an eFG% of 58% in the second half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,754 rebounds/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (386/895) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets have allowed an eFG% of 58% this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 38.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,262 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bucks averaged 39.7 defensive rebounds per game (3,254 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bucks have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,008 rebounds/54 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Bucks allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,679 points/3,854 shots) on the road last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.31


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