Hornets vs. Bucks Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 05th, 2025

Arena and City where Hornets vs. Bucks will be playing

On February 05th, 2025, the Hornets will take on the Bucks in an NBA game in Charlotte, NC at Spectrum Center, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Hornets vs. Bucks betting tip and prediction

Mark your calendars for the Eastern Conference bout set for February 05th, 2025, commencing at 18:00. The Hornets enters as 9 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Hornets were 14 point underdogs but lost the game to Bucks, 111-99. The over/under for the upcoming game is 219.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 211.5 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the pivotal role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's delve into how teams are performing from long range. The Hornets are currently draining 34.4% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their proficiency in long-range shooting. Meanwhile, the Bucks are impressively converting 38.6% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of shot selection, the Hornets are dedicating 45% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Bucks are taking 42% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Charlotte Hornets

How are the Hornets playing this season?

The Hornets comes into this game with a 12-35 record, and they are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hornets are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Hornets win their most recent game?

No, Hornets fell to the Wizards, 124-114. Brandon Miller scored 21 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Hornets

The leading scorer for the Hornets this season is LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 28.2 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Hornets

Coming into the February 05th, 2025 contest, Mark Williams leads the Hornets with 9.8 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 49 points in DraftKings and 48.8 fantasy points in FanDuel. LaMelo Ball has a team-high 7.3 assists per game The steals leader for the Hornets is Josh Okogie (2.7 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Mark Williams is leading the way for the Hornets with 1.2 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 49 DraftKings fantasy points and 48.8 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Hornets Team Analysis

The Hornets' point differential this season is -5.2 points per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. They are averaging 107 points per game while allowing 112.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Hornets are making 13.8 shots per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Hornets are making 16 per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA.

Projected Hornets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bucks, the Hornets' starting lineup consisted of Nick Richards, Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller, Cody Martin and Tre Mann.

Milwaukee Bucks

How are the Bucks playing this season?

The Bucks head this game with a 26-22 record, and they are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bucks win their most recent game?

No, Bucks came up short against the Thunder, 125-96. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Bucks

The leading scorer for the Bucks this season is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.8 points per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.44. He scored 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Hornets.

Other Team Leaders for the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the way with 12.2 rebounds per game Damian Lillard is dishing out a team-high 7.3 assists per game In terms of steals, the Bucks' leader is Damian Lillard with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 0 DraftKings fantasy points and 0 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Bucks is Brook Lopez, who is sending back 2 shots per game

Bucks Team Analysis

The Bucks' point differential this season is 1.5 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. They are averaging 114.3 points per game while allowing 112.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bucks are making 14.2 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bucks are making 16.2 per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.

Projected Bucks' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Hornets, the Bucks' starting five were Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jae Crowder, Malik Beasley and Damian Lillard.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Hornets coming into this game as 9 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Hornets.

Money Line betting suggestion

Hornets are a 9 money line underdog for the game against the Bucks, and the suggestion is to pick the Bucks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Hornets and Bucks is 219.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Hornets and Bucks have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.