The Charlotte Hornets (15-43) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (38-21) to Spectrum Center Thursday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bucks vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Bucks lead 3-0
The Hornets lost to the Bucks 123-85 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 13.5-point underdog. Charlotte has been a double-digit underdog in 2 of its last 3 games and failed to cover both. The Hornets have actually won 5 of their last 7, covering in each win. They are 23-35 against the spread (ATS) on the season. Charlotte is led by F Myles Bridges, who is averaging 21.4 points per game.
The Bucks, after beating Charlotte, have won 3 straight. In their last 7 games, Milwaukee has been a double-digit favorite 3 times, and it is 2-1 ATS in those games. The Bucks are 5-2 straight up over their last 7 and 5-2 ATS in that span. They are 24-34-1 ATS on the season. Milwaukee is led F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 30.7 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.