Bucks vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 27, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 26, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks (37-21) host the Charlotte Hornets (15-42) at Fiserv Forum, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The Hornets are big 14-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s over/under is set at 220.

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Bucks vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bucks -14 220

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Injury Report as of February 27

Bucks: Chris Livingston: Out (Not With Team), Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable (Knee), Khris Middleton: Out (Ankle)

Hornets: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Seth Curry: Out (Hip), Seth Curry: Out (Hip), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Davis Bertans: Out (Knee), Davis Bertans: Out (Knee), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Bucks (-14)
Total Pick Over (220)

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)
121.8 (2nd) Points Scored 108.1 (28th)
118.3 (24th) Points Allowed 118.1 (23rd)
44.1 (11th) Rebounds 41.2 (28th)
9.3 (26th) Off. Rebounds 10.1 (20th)
14.2 (5th) 3pt Made 12.0 (21st)
26.8 (13th) Assists 24.8 (25th)
12.5 (11th) Turnovers 13.1 (19th)

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Bucks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo 56 30.8 11.3 6.4 1.3 1.1 0.5
Damian Lillard 53 24.5 4.3 6.8 1.1 0.2 2.9
Brook Lopez 55 13 5.5 1.7 0.6 2.7 1.8
Bobby Portis 58 12.8 6.8 1.1 0.7 0.4 1.2
Malik Beasley 56 11.6 3.9 1.4 0.8 0.1 3

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 46 21.5 7.4 3.3 1.1 0.5 2.5
Brandon Miller 51 16.5 4 2.4 0.9 0.5 2.3
Grant Williams 6 15 4.5 1.7 0.5 0.3 2.3
Tre Mann 6 11.7 5.5 5.2 1.7 0 1.8
Nick Richards 48 9.9 8.1 0.9 0.3 1.3 0

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Bucks are 23-34-1 this season.
  • As a 14-point favorite or greater, Milwaukee has two wins ATS (2-2).
  • This season, 30 of the Bucks’ 58 games have gone over the point total.
  • Milwaukee’s games have finished with more than 220 points 50 times so far this season.
  • Bucks games average 240.1 total points this season, 20.1 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Hornets are 22-34-1 this year.
  • Charlotte’s ATS record as a 14-point underdog or greater is 3-3.
  • This year, 28 of the Hornets’ 57 games have gone over the point total.
  • Charlotte’s games have gone over 220 points on 35 occasions this season.
  • This season, Hornets games have resulted in an average scoring total of 226.1, which is 6.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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