Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 27/02/2024, 04:53  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 27/02/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks will seek a third successive win when they face the Charlotte Hornets next in the NBA. They come to this match sitting third in the Eastern Conference, more than 20 games clear of the 13th-placed Hornets. The Bucks have been in superb form since the All-Star break and have won their two matches after the recess. Both victories have been on the road. After defeating the high-flying Timberwolves in a closely contested battle, Doc Rivers’ men blew out the Sixers last time out. They won 119-98 to earn their 37th victory of the year and move to within one game of second place. Milwaukee also had a big win in the first meeting of the season with the Hornets two weeks ago. They won by 36 after tallying 120 points at home and this was their third successive victory in this fixture. Khris Middleton will continue to be sidelined and is the major absentee for the Bucks.

The Charlotte Hornets are also in exceptional form and have won five of their last six games. This is the best form they have been in all season. Steve Clifford’s men got back to winning ways last time out and defeated the Blazers 93-80 away from home. Despite their new-found form, the Southeast Division franchise remains with a losing record. They have been defeated 42 times in 57 outings. Charlotte’s success has greatly been impacted by their robustness in defence. In their last six games, they have not conceded more than 107 points a match. They have also held three teams to below 100 points, two of those being top 10 ranked offences. Seth Curry and Davis Bertans have been listed as questionable for this game while LaMelo Ball is still sidelined with an ankle issue.