Bucks vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – November 17, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 7, 2023

The Milwaukee Bucks (7-4) and the Charlotte Hornets (3-7) hit the court at Spectrum Center in a game on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET on BSSE. The Bucks are 7.5-point favorites in the game. A 239-point over/under is set in the matchup.

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Bucks vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bucks -7.5 239

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Injury Report as of November 17

Bucks: Chris Livingston: Out (Ankle), Jae Crowder: Out (Groin), Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable (Calf), MarJon Beauchamp: Questionable (Ankle)

Hornets: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Gordon Hayward: Questionable (Hamstring), Terry Rozier: Out (Groin), Brandon Miller: Questionable (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Knee), James Bouknight: Out (Knee), Frank Ntilikina: Out (Left Tibia)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Hornets (+7.5)
Total Pick Under (239)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Bucks vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

Bucks Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
117 (7th) Points Scored 115 (9th)
117.7 (24th) Points Allowed 121.9 (27th)
40.9 (28th) Rebounds 45.4 (10th)
8.4 (28th) Off. Rebounds 13.5 (4th)
13.8 (7th) 3pt Made 9.4 (30th)
22.7 (28th) Assists 25.1 (18th)
14.4 (18th) Turnovers 14.2 (15th)

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Bucks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo 2 24.5 11.5 3 1.5 2 0
Damian Lillard 2 22.5 6 4.5 1 0 3
Brook Lopez 2 13 2.5 0.5 0.5 0 2.5
Malik Beasley 2 11.5 4 2 2 0 2.5
Bobby Portis 2 11 5 2 0 0.5 0

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Terry Rozier 3 22.3 3.7 5.3 0.7 0.3 1.3
P.J. Washington 3 17.7 6.7 2.3 0.7 0.3 1
Brandon Miller 3 17.3 6 2 0.3 0.7 2.3
Gordon Hayward 3 14.7 5.7 5.3 2 0.7 1.3
LaMelo Ball 3 14.3 6 9 1.7 0.3 2

Betting Trends

  • The Bucks have won twice against the spread this season.
  • Milwaukee has one win ATS (1-2) as a 7.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • There have been seven Bucks games (out of 11) that went over the total this season.
  • Milwaukee’s games have finished with more than 239 points four times so far this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 239 points, 4.3 more than the average point total for Bucks games this season.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread four times in 10 games.
  • As a 7.5-point underdog or greater, Charlotte has one win ATS (1-1) this season.
  • Out of 10 Hornets games so far this year, seven have gone over the total.
  • Charlotte’s games have had over 239 points six times this year.
  • Games involving the Hornets this year have averaged 236.9 points per game, a 2.1-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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