Hornets vs Bucks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 23, 2024, 9:01 AM
  • The Bucks are -7.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDCH | FDWI

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

The Bucks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Hornets vs Bucks Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 8-7 against the spread, while the Bucks are 6-9 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Bucks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+7.5 -105O 223.5 -110+260
Milwaukee Bucks -7.5 -115U 223.5 -110-350

Bucks vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bucks will win Saturday‘s game with 79.0% 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 Hornets will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 62.4% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 46 games (+14.15 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 54 games (+10.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 54 games (+10.11 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 29 games (+9.97 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 40 away games (+7.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Team Total Under in 46 of their last 78 games (+13.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 73 games (+13.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 45 games at home (+11.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 45 games at home (+10.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Game Total Under in 43 of their last 73 games (+10.00 Units / 12% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 8-7 (+0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI).

  • 6-9 against the Moneyline (+0.65 Units / 3.92% ROI)
  • 6-9 against the Over for game total points (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • 9-6 against the Under for game total points (+2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 6-9 (-3.9 Units / -22.16% ROI).

  • 7-9 against the Moneyline (-9.95 Units / -26.75% ROI)
  • 6-10 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
  • 10-6 against the Under for game total points (+3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 72 games (-61.65 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 49 of their last 89 games (-28.50 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 83 games (-26.50 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 78 games (-25.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 88 games (-23.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 63 games (-25.63 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 78 games (-23.35 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 37 games (-19.75 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 77 games (-19.45 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 76 games (-18.95 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Hornets are winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .394

The Hornets are 3-11 (.214) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Hornets are 4-29 (.121) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .393

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

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

The Bucks are 38-4 (.905) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 49% since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-3rd-worst in the NBA.

The Bucks were 21-8 (.724) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Bucks are 55-22 (.714) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Bucks were 22-11 (.667) when they win the turnover margin last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have 18.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Hornets have 18.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.5

The Hornets have averaged 53.2 points per game (9,520 points/179 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.6

The Hornets shot 39% from three (144/368) in close and late situations last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 1.37 points per shot (5,697 points/4,146 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Bucks averaged 1.39 points per shot (4,829 points/3,483 shots) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Bucks are shooting 72% from the free throw line (257/359) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Bucks have averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (232 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.3

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets have averaged 6.4 steals per game (316 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hornets averaged 4.5 blocks per game (371 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Hornets averaged 6.9 steals per game (562 steals/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,879 rebounds/180 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bucks averaged 6.8 steals per game (558 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bucks have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (590 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Bucks have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,625 rebounds/98 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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