Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction and Betting Tips | Feb. 5, 2025

With the trade deadline approaching, NBA action continues with a Wednesday night Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets matchup, part of an 11-game slate.

This will mark the third and final meeting between the two teams this season, with each having won one game apiece in their previous matchups.

Here’s a preview of the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets game, scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Bucks (-397) vs. Hornets (+305)

Spread: Bucks -9.5 (-110) vs. Hornets +9.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Bucks o219.5 (-110) vs. Hornets u219.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets preview

The Bucks enter this matchup on a four-game losing streak, their longest skid since dropping six straight to open the season. Their recent struggles include losses to the Trail Blazers, Spurs, Grizzlies and Thunder, finishing their six-game stretch against Western Conference teams with a disappointing 1-5 record.

Now, they return to the Eastern Conference to take on the Hornets, marking the second game of their three-game road trip. This matchup presents an opportunity for Milwaukee, as Charlotte is also struggling, having lost five consecutive games, including a 10-point defeat to the Wizards in their most recent outing.

Further complicating matters for the Hornets, star guard LaMelo Ball remains sidelined as he continues treatment for a left ankle sprain.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets predicted starting lineups

With the trade deadline looming, potential deals could alter rosters, but here are the expected starters for tonight’s game:

Bucks

G - Damian Lillard | G - AJ Green | F - Taurean Prince | F - Giannis Antetokounmpo | C - Brook Lopez

Hornets

G - Vasilije Micic | G - Nick Smith Jr. | F - Josh Green | F - Miles Bridges | C - Mark Williams

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets betting props

• Damian Lillard O/U: 25.5 points. Bet the over, given the Hornets’ poor perimeter defense.
• Mark Williams O/U: 19.5 points. Bet the under, given the Bucks’ strong frontline.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets prediction

With Milwaukee expected to have their stars back after resting them in their loss to OKC, we anticipate a dominant performance from the Bucks, securing a double-digit win, regardless of any potential trade deadline moves affecting player availability.