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Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

By Evan Birchmore

Jan 10, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) tries to push past Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) tries to push past Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Charlotte Hornets will take the floor for their second game in as many nights when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, with tipoff set for 6:00 p.m.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)

Point spread: Bucks -6

Money line: Bucks -230 / Hornets +190

Over-under: 224

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Injury Report

Hornets: LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain), Dennis Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain), Cody Martin (left knee procedure), Gordon Hayward (left shoulder – scapula fracture), and Mark Williams (left ankle sprain) are OUT.

Bucks: Joe Ingles (knee) is OUT. Serge Ibaka (illness) and MarJon Beauchamp (illness) are QUESTIONABLE.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Key Statistic

Charlotte Hornets’ offensive rating vs. Milwaukee Bucks’ defensive rating

The Hornets have an offensive rating of 106.7, the worst mark in the league. Charlotte is on track to have their worst offensive rating since the 2019-20 season, when they finished with an offensive rating of 106.3 in the abbreviated season.

Meanwhile, the Bucks have a defensive rating of 107.7, the second best mark in the NBA behind only the Cleveland Cavaliers (107.3). This is Milwaukee’s best defensive rating since 2019-20, when they finished the season with a 102.5 defensive rating.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Key Matchup

P.J. Washington vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo

P.J. Washington has enjoyed a solid start to the season, averaging a career best 16.1 points per night on 43.9% shooting to go along with 4.6 rebounds per night. He has averaged 9.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in 10 career games against Milwaukee, with a record of 4-6 in those games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been his usual terrific self this season, posting averages of 31.8 points and 11.2 rebounds on 54.2% shooting. He has averaged 21.4 points and 10.4 rebounds in 30 career games against Charlotte, with a record of 15-15 in those games.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Prediction

While Charlotte is coming off a solid victory and will have home court advantage, Milwaukee is a clearly superior team and will have no issues getting the win in tonight’s game.

110. 89. 95. 170. Final

What is next for the Charlotte Hornets?

Monday, December 5th – vs. Los Angeles Clippers (7:00 p.m. ET)

Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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