Hornets vs Bucks Prediction NBA Picks 2/27/24

Milwaukee Bucks (37-21) vs Charlotte Hornets (15-42)

Game Info: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)

Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -14.5 -- Over/Under: 224.5

The Charlotte Hornets look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. The Milwaukee Bucks look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets recently beat the Trail Blazers and Jazz while losing to the Warriors. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 49.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 23.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 21.5 points and 7.4 rebounds. Grant Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off wins over the Timberwolves and 76ers. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 121.8 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.8 points and 11.3 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Damian Lillard ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (92.4%) this season.
• Malik Beasley ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.2%) this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Nick Richards ranks 17th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.3) this season.
• Miles Bridges ranks 32nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (7.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bucks rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.5).
• The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for points per game this season (121.8).
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-10.0).
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.8).

Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks are capable of winning in blowout fashion, but they're still a bad defensive team, and they're 23-24-1 ATS on the year, so excuse me if I'm not excited to lay big chalk. Also, don't look now, but the Hornets have won 5 of their last 6 games, and they've covered 7 of their last 9 games. This is the best the Hornets have looked all season. The value is with the points. Give me the Hornets and the free buckets.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.