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Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks hit the road Wednesday night to face the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET. Milwaukee (7-4) sits fifth in the East after edging Dallas 116-114. Giannis Antetokounmpo led with 30 points, including 15 in the fourth.
Charlotte (3-7) continues to search for rhythm. The Hornets dropped a third straight, 121-111 to Los Angeles. Miles Bridges poured in 34 points while rookie Kon Knueppel flirted with a triple-double.
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Line Movement and Odds
Milwaukee opened -5.0 and sits near -5.5 at most books. The NBA scores and odds board shows a total of 232.5, with the Bucks’ moneyline around -215 and Charlotte +180.
Public bettors favor Milwaukee after the comeback win, but sharper action leans slightly to the Over, expecting both teams’ uptempo styles to hold.
Matchup Breakdown
Milwaukee Outlook
The Bucks’ shooting efficiency continues to carry them. They rank top-five in field-goal and three-point percentage. Kyle Kuzma has been steady, posting 26 points in Dallas and hitting 55 percent overall. Bobby Portis and Myles Turner add interior depth and late-game spacing.
Milwaukee limits opponents to 33.9 percent from deep, a major edge against Charlotte’s perimeter-heavy offense.
Charlotte Outlook
The Hornets rely on Bridges and Knueppel for scoring while LaMelo Ball works back from injury. They shoot 37.8 percent from three and rebound well (46.3 per game). Their issue is defense, ranking bottom-10 in efficiency.
Expect Giannis to attack early and often inside while Charlotte tries to trade threes.
Injuries and Conditions
Milwaukee Bucks
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Questionable (knee)
- Kevin Porter Jr. – Out (ankle)
- Taurean Prince – Out (neck)
See full details on the Bucks team page
Charlotte Hornets
- LaMelo Ball – Out (ankle)
- Brandon Miller – Out (shoulder)
- Collin Sexton – Probable (ankle)
Check updates on the Hornets team page
Spectrum Center is indoors, so no weather factors apply.
Best Bets and Prediction
Milwaukee is 6-5 ATS overall, 1-2 ATS as a 5-point favorite or more. Charlotte has yet to cover when catching 5+ points.
Projected score: Bucks 124, Hornets 117.
Best Bet: Bucks -5.5.
Lean: Over 232.5.
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Milwaukee’s form and depth make them the sharper side on Wednesday.
