The Bucks return home after rolling to a 118-100 win in Indiana on Sunday. The Hornets remained winless on their current four-game road trip after dropping a 133-119 decision in Chicago on Sunday.

Milwaukee is a 9-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 231.0.

Hornets vs. Bucks NBA Betting Odds

The Bucks have enjoyed the support of 61 per cent of Sports Interaction bettors heading into this one. The total originally had been on the decline since opening at 230.0, dipping briefly to 229.0 before recovering to its current position at 231.0.

Wednesday night’s matchup marks the first of four regular season clashes between these Eastern Conference rivals. Milwaukee tallied a 114-104 win when these two teams last met on April 27, in Charlotte. However, it is the Hornets who claimed the season series, earning the win in two earlier meetings, including a 127-119 victory at Fiserv Forum in which they covered as 3-point underdogs. That marked the Hornets first outright victory in seven visits to Milwaukee since October 2016. However, Charlotte holds the clear betting edge over the Bucks in head-to-head action, going 9-3-1 over their past 13, including a 2-2-1 record on the road. Recent meetings between these teams in Milwaukee have also tended to be high scoring, powering a 4-1 run for the OVER.

Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets have struggled to carry over the momentum gained from their recent 7-1 straight up run into their current road trip. The club overcame a 17-point deficit to force overtime before falling just short in a 146-143 loss in Houston to kick off their current junket. But no such comeback was in the cards on Sunday, as the Hornets failed to shutdown a red-hot Bulls attack that shot a season-high 59.6 per cent from the field while becoming the fourth team to score more than 130 points against the Hornets this season. The Charlotte defence will not be helped by the continued absence of Mason Plumlee. The veteran big man has been a steady presence in the paint while averaging 7.3 rebounds per game, and also leads the team in blocks. However, he remains hobbled by a calf injury that has sidelined him for three games.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks have been getting it done at both ends of the court during their current 7-0 run. Not surprisingly, reigning NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has led the attack, averaging 27.9 points per game and recording double-doubles on four occasions during the club’s current surge. However, the Milwaukee defence has also tightened up considerably, allowing just 99 points per game over their past seven. In addition to marking a dramatic improvement after the team surrendered 109.8 points per game through their first 14 contests, the Bucks’ newfound stinginess has resulted in four straight wins by double-digit margins and the club’s first 4-0 against the spread run of the season.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Hornets vs. Bucks?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Hornets Team Leaders

CHA

Points	Miles Bridges 20.16
Assists	LaMelo Ball 7.61
Rebounds	Mason Plumlee 7.74
FG%	Nick Richards 66.7
Steals	LaMelo Ball 1.59
Blocks	P.J. Washington 0.94

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 29.88
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.82
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.61
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.61
Blocks	Giannis Antetokounmpo 1.36

CHA

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.67
Assists	Khris Middleton 7
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 14.17
FG%	Thanasis Antetokounmpo 66.7
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.75
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.5

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bucks Team Leaders

CHA

Points	Miles Bridges 20.16
Assists	LaMelo Ball 7.61
Rebounds	Mason Plumlee 7.74
FG%	Nick Richards 66.7
Steals	LaMelo Ball 1.59
Blocks	P.J. Washington 0.94

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 29.88
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.82
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.61
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.61
Blocks	Giannis Antetokounmpo 1.36

CHA

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.67
Assists	Khris Middleton 7
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 14.17
FG%	Thanasis Antetokounmpo 66.7
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.75
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.5

Injuries

Charlotte

Nick Richards (C)

Ques Wed Hand - 10 / 04 / 22

Gordon Hayward (SF)

Late April Foot - 05 / 04 / 22

Jalen McDaniels (PF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22

James Bouknight (SG)

Out indefinitely Neck - 28 / 02 / 22

Cody Martin (PF)

Prob Mon Back - 28 / 02 / 22

Cody Martin (PF)

Doub Sun Back - 27 / 02 / 22

Nick Richards (C)

Prob Wed Foot - 24 / 02 / 22

James Bouknight (SG)

Prob Fri Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22

Gordon Hayward (SF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22

Cody Martin (PF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22

Milwaukee

George Hill (PG)

Prob Wed Abdominal - 10 / 05 / 22

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Wed Illness - 09 / 05 / 22

Luca Vildoza (PG)

Prob Wed Illness - 24 / 04 / 22

Bobby Portis (PF)

Prob Fri Eye - 21 / 04 / 22

Bobby Portis (PF)

Prob Wed Calf - 19 / 04 / 22

Jordan Nwora (PF)

Prob Wed Back - 17 / 04 / 22

Jrue Holiday (PG)

day-to-day Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Sun Illness - 10 / 04 / 22

Brook Lopez (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 22

Bobby Portis (PF)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 22

Injuries

Charlotte

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Nick Richards (C)	Ques Wed	Hand - 10 / 04 / 22	2-0	1-1	+ -
Richards has a left hand contusion, and it has yet to be determined if he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Hawks.
Gordon Hayward (SF)	Late April	Foot - 05 / 04 / 22	3-2	3-2	+ -
Hayward is sidelined due to discomfort in his left foot, and he will not be available until at least the end of April.
Jalen McDaniels (PF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22	10-7	9-8	+ -
McDaniels was held out of the previous game due to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Pelicans on Friday.
James Bouknight (SG)	Out indefinitely	Neck - 28 / 02 / 22	12-9	11-10	+ -
Bouknight is out of action with neck soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Cody Martin (PF)	Prob Mon	Back - 28 / 02 / 22	12-9	11-10	+ -
Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's matchup with the Bucks.
Cody Martin (PF)	Doub Sun	Back - 27 / 02 / 22	13-9	11-11	+ -
Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, and it is unlikely that he will take the court Sunday versus the Pistons.
Nick Richards (C)	Prob Wed	Foot - 24 / 02 / 22	13-9	11-12	+ -
Richards has sat out the last three games due to a sore right foot, but it is anticipated that he will face the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
James Bouknight (SG)	Prob Fri	Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22	14-13	14-15	+ -
Bouknight has been absent from the last two contests due to a right wrist sprain, but he is expected to lace up for Friday's clash with the Pistons.
Gordon Hayward (SF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22	14-13	14-15	+ -
Hayward has been sidelined with sprained ligaments in his left ankle, but it is expected that he will return to action for Saturday's matchup versus the 76ers.
Cody Martin (PF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22	14-13	14-15	+ -
Martin has been out of action with a left ankle injury and Achilles soreness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Friday's tilt versus the Raptors.

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
George Hill (PG)	Prob Wed	Abdominal - 10 / 05 / 22	1-2	2-1	+ -
Hill is hampered by an abdominal injury, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics on Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Wed	Illness - 09 / 05 / 22	1-2	2-2	+ -
Ibaka is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics.
Luca Vildoza (PG)	Prob Wed	Illness - 24 / 04 / 22	5-3	2-7	+ -
Vildoza is ailing from a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bulls.
Bobby Portis (PF)	Prob Fri	Eye - 21 / 04 / 22	5-5	2-9	+ -
Portis is dealing with a right eye abrasion, but it is projected that he will hit the court against the Bulls in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Bobby Portis (PF)	Prob Wed	Calf - 19 / 04 / 22	5-5	2-9	+ -
Portis is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bulls despite a right calf contusion.
Jordan Nwora (PF)	Prob Wed	Back - 17 / 04 / 22	5-6	3-9	+ -
Nwora is dealing with back soreness, but it is likely that he will take on the Bulls in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Jrue Holiday (PG)	day-to-day	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Holiday exited Sunday's game due to rest purposes, and he will not return.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Sun	Illness - 10 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Ibaka is managing a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will be active against the Bulls for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Lopez will not be in the starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Sunday as he will receive a day of rest.
Bobby Portis (PF)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Portis is battling left shoulder soreness, leaving his status for Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference versus the Bulls clouded.