Bucks vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 29, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 28, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks (38-21) visit the Charlotte Hornets (15-43) at Spectrum Center, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The Hornets are 11.5-point underdogs in the game. The point total for the contest is 218.5.

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Bucks vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bucks -11.5 218.5

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Injury Report as of February 29

Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable (Knee), MarJon Beauchamp: Probable (Illness), Andre Jackson: Questionable (Illness), Khris Middleton: Out (Ankle)

Hornets: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Hornets (+11.5)
Total Pick Over (218.5)

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 107.7 (28th)
117.7 (21st) Points Allowed 118.2 (24th)
44.2 (11th) Rebounds 41.1 (28th)
9.4 (26th) Off. Rebounds 10.0 (20th)
14.3 (5th) 3pt Made 12.0 (21st)
26.8 (13th) Assists 24.8 (24th)
12.5 (11th) Turnovers 13.1 (19th)

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Bucks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo 57 30.7 11.2 6.3 1.3 1 0.5
Damian Lillard 54 24.5 4.4 6.8 1.1 0.2 2.9
Bobby Portis 59 12.9 6.9 1.1 0.7 0.4 1.2
Brook Lopez 56 12.8 5.5 1.6 0.6 2.7 1.8
Malik Beasley 57 11.5 3.9 1.4 0.8 0.1 2.9

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 47 21.4 7.3 3.3 1.1 0.5 2.5
Brandon Miller 52 16.5 4 2.4 0.9 0.5 2.3
Grant Williams 7 13.4 4.9 1.7 0.4 0.3 2
Tre Mann 7 12.3 5.3 4.9 1.7 0 1.9
Nick Richards 49 9.9 8.1 0.9 0.3 1.3 0

Betting Trends

  • The Bucks have beaten the spread 24 times in 59 games.
  • Against the spread as 11.5-point favorites or more, Milwaukee is 3-9.
  • The Bucks have seen 30 of their 59 games go over the point total.
  • Milwaukee’s games have had more than 218.5 points scored on 51 occasions this year.
  • The point total average for Bucks games this season is 239.5, 21.0 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Hornets have 22 wins in 58 games against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread, as a 11.5-point underdog or more, Charlotte is 6-11.
  • This year, 28 of the Hornets’ 58 games have hit the over.
  • Charlotte’s games have gone over 218.5 points on 38 occasions this year.
  • The average total for Hornets games is 225.8 points, 7.3 more than this game’s over/under.

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