Bucks vs. Hornets betting: NBA preview for February 5

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Two sliding teams square off when the Milwaukee Bucks (26-22) visit the Charlotte Hornets (12-35) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The Hornets are heavy, 10.5-point underdogs as they try to break a four-game losing streak against the Bucks, who have lost four straight. The matchup’s point total is set at 220.5.

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Bucks Cover -10.5 vs Hornets -110

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Bucks vs. Hornets betting lines

  • Bucks odds to win: -476
  • Hornets odds to win: +363
  • Spread: Bucks (-10.5)
  • Total: 220.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Bucks Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Milwaukee has covered the spread nine times on the road and are 9-14 in road contests.
  • On the road this year, Bucks games have gone over the set point total 13 times.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have averaged a total of 226.5 points per road contest this season, 6.0 points greater than this game’s posted total.

Bucks Recent Trends

  • The Bucks have a 5-5 record straight-up in their last 10 matchups, while covering the spread five times in those games.
  • The Bucks’ past 10 games saw seven hit the over.
  • The past 10 Bucks games averaged 9.8 more points (230.3) than this matchup’s point total.
  • Over their last 10 games, the Bucks have scored 4.4 more points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.

Bucks Betting Records

  • The Bucks have won 24 of the 37 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (64.9%).
  • Milwaukee has gone 3-2 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -476 or shorter (winning 60%).
  • The Bucks have an 82.6% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.2 (sixth in NBA) 45.3 (fourth) 43.9 (18th) 45.8 (25th) 25.3 (19th) 13 (10th)

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Hornets Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • At home this season, Hornets games have hit the over on the set point total seven times.
  • The Hornets have a 13-12-2 record against the spread at home and is 8-19 in home contests.
  • Recent performance gives an edge to the Hornets to beat the total. This year their home games averaged a total of 221.2 points per contest.

Hornets Recent Trends

  • The Hornets have covered the spread five times in their last 10 matchups while putting up a 3-7 record straight-up in those games.
  • The Hornets and their opponents have hit the over in four of the past 10 games.
  • The last 10 Hornets games averaged 223.3 total points, 2.8 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • In their past 10 games, the Hornets have a 108.7 points-per-game average, 1.7 points above their season-long scoring average.

Hornets Betting Records

  • Charlotte has won 10, or 25%, of the 40 games it has played as underdogs this season.
  • The Hornets have a record of 1-11 in games where oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least +363 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win by the Hornets based on the moneyline is 21.6%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43 (30th in NBA) 46.5 (14th) 46 (fourth) 44.3 (17th) 23.9 (26th) 14.8 (22nd)
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