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The Milwaukee Bucks will meet the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup on Monday night. It's time continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Hornets prediction and pick.
The Bucks and Hornets play Monday for the second time in three days, as Charlotte also hosted Milwaukee on Saturday. Charlotte came up with the win in that spot behind 19 points, nine rebounds and eight assists from LaMelo Ball. Terry Rozier poured in 28 points to go with four assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a huge game, scoring 43 points to go with 12 rebounds and 2 blocks in the loss. Despite the loss, the Bucks open as slim favorites over the Hornets for this rematch.
Here is how FanDuel has set the Bucks-Hornets odds for this Monday NBA matchup.
NBA Odds: Bucks-Hornets Odds
Milwaukee Bucks -2 (-110)
Charlotte Hornets +2 (-110)
Over 234.5 (-110)
Under 234.5 (-110)
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Why The Bucks Could Cover The Spread
The Bucks will be without Jrue Holiday again in this one as he continues to nurse his ankle injury. Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton will look to continue to carry the load for Milwaukee as Brook Lopez also remains out. Antetokounmpo is enjoying another MVP caliber season, as he is averaging 28.5 points and 11.4 rebounds per game so far this season. The Bucks should have enough to beat the Hornets without Holiday, but they did struggle to slow them down on Saturday. As just slight favorites, however, Milwaukee may be an appealing play to avenge their loss from over the weekend in this one.
Milwaukee vs. the spread
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The Bucks are 19-23 vs. the spread this season, going 12-10 against the spread on the road to this point. Milwaukee is 10-4 as away favorites vs. the line so far this season, and will be matched up with a very good home team in the Hornets on Monday.
Why The Hornets Could Cover The Spread
Charlotte has been a much better team on their home floor this season. With their win over Milwaukee on Saturday, the Hornets moved to 11-5 at home for the season. LaMelo Ball continues to lead this team with strong point guard play, as he averages 19.3 points and 7.8 assists per game to this point. Miles Bridges has had a breakout campaign for Charlotte this season, leading the team in scoring with 19.6 points per game on 48% shooting from the floor. The Hornets always have a chance at home, but it will be difficult to knock off Antetokounmpo and the Bucks twice in a row.
Charlotte vs. the spread
The Hornets are a very solid 24-16 vs. the spread so far this season, and an impressive 13-3 against the line at home. Charlotte is 8-2 against the spread as home underdogs this season, which is obviously very good. They will have their hands full Monday evening as they will be trying to knock off the Bucks for the second straight game.
Final Bucks-Hornets Prediction and Pick
Beating a team as good as the Bucks twice in a row is a very difficult thing to do, even if they are without their best defender in Jrue Holiday. Take Milwaukee to cover and win over the Hornets in this one, as the Bucks should be able to bring a better defensive effort this time around. Look for Giannis to have a big game in this one on the way to a Bucks cover and win.
Final Bucks-Hornets Prediction & Pick: Bucks -2 (-110)
