Hornets vs. Bucks NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for February 29

Hornets vs. Bucks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: BSSE and BSWI

The Charlotte Hornets (15-43) host the Milwaukee Bucks (38-21) after winning three straight home games. The Bucks are double-digit favorites by 12 points in the contest, which tips at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The matchup's point total is 218.

Hornets vs. Bucks Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Bucks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Bucks win (82%)

Hornets vs. Bucks Betting Trends

• The Bucks have put together a record of 24-35-0 against the spread this season.
• The Hornets have 22 wins against the spread in 58 games this season.
• Bucks games have gone over the total 30 times out of 58 chances this season.
• Hornets games this season have eclipsed the over/under 28 times in 58 opportunities (48.3%).
• Milwaukee has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 13 times in 31 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered 11 times in 28 opportunities on the road.
• Looking at over/unders, the Bucks hit the over more often in home games, as they've gone over the total 18 times in 31 opportunities this season (58.1%). In road games, they have hit the over 12 times in 28 opportunities (42.9%).
• Charlotte's winning percentage against the spread at home is .414 (12-15-2). On the road, it is .345 (10-19-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Hornets games have gone over 15 of 29 times at home (51.7%), and 13 of 29 on the road (44.8%).

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.7 points, 11.2 boards and 6.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 1.0 block.
• Damian Lillard averages 24.5 points, 4.4 boards and 6.8 assists, shooting 42.5% from the field and 34.4% from downtown, with 2.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Brook Lopez is averaging 12.8 points, 1.6 assists and 5.5 boards.
• Bobby Portis is averaging 12.9 points, 1.1 assists and 6.9 rebounds.
• Malik Beasley averages 11.5 points, 3.9 boards and 1.4 assists, shooting 47.1% from the floor and 45.0% from downtown (fourth in league), with 2.9 made 3-pointers per contest.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges averages 21.4 points, 7.3 boards and 3.3 assists. He is also draining 46.3% of his shots from the field and 37.3% from 3-point range, with 2.5 triples per contest.
• Per game, Brandon Miller gets the Hornets 16.5 points, 4.0 boards and 2.4 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Nick Richards averages 9.9 points, 8.1 boards and 0.9 assists. He is making 68.5% of his shots from the field.
• Per game, Grant Williams gives the Hornets 8.1 points, 3.6 boards and 1.7 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Cody Martin averages 7.5 points, 4.0 boards and 3.7 assists. He is sinking 38.0% of his shots from the floor and 31.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.0 treys per contest.

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