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Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, November 14 2025 at 8:00 PM at Fiserv Forum. This is their second straight meeting inside Group C of the NBA Cup. Charlotte won 111-100 on Wednesday, leading for nearly 40 minutes and dominating the glass.
Milwaukee wants a response after dropping to 7-5. Charlotte is 4-7 and could get a lift if LaMelo Ball returns. The Bucks expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to be a game-time call again, a major factor after he missed the previous matchup.
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Line Movement and Odds
Milwaukee opened −10.5 and remains −10.5. Charlotte is +10.5.
The total sits at 240.5 with minimal movement. Early action showed sharper money taking the Hornets at double digits, while the public leans Milwaukee off a loss.
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Matchup Breakdown
Charlotte Outlook
The Hornets looked sharper on both ends Wednesday. They won the rebounding battle 50-34, pressured Milwaukee’s shooters, and got another strong performance from rookie Kon Knueppel. If Ball returns, Charlotte gains needed playmaking and pace. Their top-10 ranking in threes made per game keeps them live as a big underdog.
Team profile available on the Charlotte team page.
Milwaukee Outlook
The Bucks shot poorly without Giannis and struggled to protect the rim. Ryan Rollins delivered 25 points and continues to break out, but Milwaukee needs its star for stability in rebounding and half-court creation. Milwaukee remains an elite shooting team and should expect positive regression at home.
More info on the roster and depth can be found on the Milwaukee team page.
Key Factor
Rebounding. Charlotte exposed Milwaukee’s interior without Giannis. If the Bucks cannot control the defensive glass, the game stays inside the number.
Injuries and Conditions
Milwaukee Bucks
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, knee, game-time decision.
- Rotation otherwise stable.
Charlotte Hornets
- LaMelo Ball, ankle, probable.
- Supporting cast available.
Indoor venue, no conditions.
For more detail, review the NBA picks section where injury impacts are reflected in projections.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Charlotte has covered four of its last five against Milwaukee. You get a double-digit cushion with a team that just controlled the matchup physically.
Projected score: Bucks 121, Hornets 113.
Best Bet: Hornets +10.5.
Secondary Lean: Under 240.5.
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