Milwaukee Bucks are looking to get their fourth straight win as they go against the Charlotte Hornets for a rematch. This is already the second time that these two teams will meet this season, with the Bucks winning against the Hornets. Currently, the Bucks are at the third of the Eastern Conference, courtesy of their three-game winning run. Moreover, the Bucks won 38 matches, and lost to 21 matches, but are now aiming to add more wins in this match. Meanwhile, for the Hornets, they are not doing well recently, sitting at the 13th of the Eastern Conference. However, unlike their opponent, Hornets are coming into this game from a loss on their last match. The meeting between these two teams is on March 1, 2024, at 8:00 AM (GMT+8).
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee won their third consecutive game against Charlotte in a home-and-home series, securing a guaranteed playoff spot. The Bucks entered the game 38-21, one game behind the Cavaliers for the top spot and 8.5 games behind Boston for the Eastern Conference standings. Additionally, they took a 32-16 lead after 12 minutes and never let the Hornets close more than 14 the rest of the way. Moreover, they shot 51.7% from the field, including 16 of 40 from three-point range, and controlled the glass by a 51-37 margin. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 24 points and eight rebounds. The Bucks are 2nd in the league in scoring offense with 121.8 points per game this season. They are also 11th in rebounding with 44.2 boards per contest and 13th in assists per game. The Bucks are 5th in field goal percentage with 49.5% as a team this season.
Middleton is out indefinitely with an ankle injury, while Jackson Jr. is questionable due to a missed Tuesday’s game.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte’s Hornets suffered a blowout loss against Milwaukee, dropping to 15-43 on the season and standing fourth in the Southeast Division. They trailed by 16 after the opening quarter, 32 at halftime, 47 after three quarters, and as many as 49 in the blowout loss. The Hornets shot 37% from the field, including 11 of 40 from three-point range, and turned the ball over 13 times in the loss. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 17 points. Furthermore, the Hornets are currently 28th in the league in scoring offense with 107.7 points per game. Additionally, they are the 28th in rebounding with 41.1 boards per contest, and 24th in assists with 24.8 dimes per contest. They are 24th in scoring defense with an average of 118.2 points per game. Additionally, the Hornets also have a 27th in the league in field goal percentage with a shooting rate of 45.7%.
Williams (back) is expected to be out until early March, having last played on December 8, and Ball (ankle) is also expected to be out until early March.
Prediction:
Milwaukee Bucks
Odds: 0.85
Total Under: 110.5
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