Hornets vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 November 2023
Last updated: Nov 18, 2023, 12:04AM | Published: Nov 17, 2023, 1:34AM
The Charlotte Hornets square off with the favoured Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players LaMelo Ball, P.J. Washington and Gordon Hayward, the Hornets are up against a Bucks team that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Hornets vs Bucks, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Hornets vs Bucks
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Charlotte-Milwaukee NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Bucks a 74% chance of defeating the Hornets at Spectrum Center.
More: Hornets vs Bucks Match Centre
Hornets vs Bucks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Hornets $4.10, Bucks $1.28
- Line: Hornets +8 ($1.91), Bucks -8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 243 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Hornets at $4.10. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Bucks at $1.28.
The Hornets are listed as 8-point underdogs against the Bucks, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the favourite Bucks (-8) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 243 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hornets (+8) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 243 points has a 56% chance of staying Under.
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Hornets vs Bucks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $4.10 with PointsBet (1.1% edge)
- Line: Hornets +8 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 243 at $1.91 with bet365 (56% probability)
Today's Hornets vs Bucks predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Bucks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our recommended option because of the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Hornets vs Bucks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Bucks at Spectrum Center this Saturday has the Bucks winning 124-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Charlotte vs Milwaukee on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Hornets vs Bucks: Player Props
Looking for Milwaukee vs Charlotte player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.
LaMelo Ball is expected to step up for the Hornets with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected to finish with 34 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists for the Bucks.
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 26 | 7 | 9 |
| P.J. Washington | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Gordon Hayward | 16 | 5 | 4 |
| Brandon Miller | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Miles Bridges | 14 | 5 | 2 |
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 34 | 13 | 7 |
| Damian Lillard | 29 | 5 | 7 |
| Brook Lopez | 17 | 7 | 1 |
| Khris Middleton | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Bobby Portis | 14 | 9 | 1 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Charlotte vs Milwaukee match-up at Spectrum Center.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Hornets vs Bucks: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Hornets and Bucks at Spectrum Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Saturday 18 November 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Charlotte vs Milwaukee are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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